Trip from Bourbon, IL to Naperville, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 35m

Distance

168.1 mi

270 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 23m ★

6 AM

3h 36m

8 AM

4h 1m

10 AM

3h 44m

12 PM

3h 42m

3 PM

3h 46m

5 PM

3h 59m

8 PM

3h 28m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Bourbon, IL

Chad Populis

Trip Overview

This 178-mile drive from Bourbon to Naperville, Illinois, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 56 minutes to complete. With a projected fuel cost of $27, it's an economical Midwest excursion. The route primarily utilizes local roads, including North County Road 490 East and North County Road 475 East, with a brief stint on Highway 16. Given its turn-heavy nature and lack of significant highway stretches, this trip is best suited for those who enjoy a more engaged driving experience rather than a simple interstate cruise. Plan for one stop along the way to break up the journey.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

84 miles from Bourbon, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 57	106.2 mi	1h 53m
US 45	18.2 mi	25m
Veterans Memorial Tollway	18.1 mi	20m
East Ogden Avenue	5.1 mi	10m
County Road 950 N	3.9 mi	5m
Lincoln Highway	3.8 mi	5m
North Cedar Road	2.4 mi	5m
Wolf Road	2.3 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 57 — 106.2 mi, about 1h 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bourbon, IL and Naperville, IL.

Start on County Road 490E

139 ft · 10 sec · County Road 490E

Turn left onto North County Road 490 East

449 ft · 19 sec · North County Road 490 East

Continue on North County Road 475 East

0.2 mi · 56 sec · North County Road 475 East

Continue on County Highway 16

1.1 mi · 4 min · County Highway 16

Turn left onto North County Road 540 East

0.5 mi · 1 min · North County Road 540 East

Continue on North County Road 560 East

382 ft · 16 sec · North County Road 560 East

Continue on North County Road 590 East

1.6 mi · 6 min · North County Road 590 East

At end of road, turn right onto US 36

3.9 mi · 5 min · County Road 950 N

Continue on US 36

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Southline Road

Continue on US 36

0.8 mi · 1 min · County Road 950 North

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I-57 North: Champaign

Merge onto I 57

106 mi · 1 hr 53 min · I 57

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 42 sec

Exit 318 Toward Bourbonnais Parkway

Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bourbonnais Parkway

Turn right onto US 45; US 52

18 mi · 25 min · US 45; US 52

Turn left onto West Steger Road

0.2 mi · 54 sec · West Steger Road

Turn right onto Wolf Road

2.3 mi · 4 min · Wolf Road

Turn left onto US 30

3.8 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Highway

Continue on US 30

0.3 mi · 26 sec · East Maple Street

Continue on US 30

442 ft · 10 sec · West Lincoln Highway

Turn right onto North Cedar Road

2.4 mi · 5 min · North Cedar Road

Turn left onto US 6

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Maple Road

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 57 sec

Toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 355

18 mi · 20 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Exit 20B Toward US 34: Ogden Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

76 ft · 4 sec

Toward US 34: Lisle Use the left lane.

Turn left onto US 34

5.1 mi · 10 min · East Ogden Avenue

Turn right onto North Washington Street

50 ft · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Arrive at destination

North Washington Street

Trip Plan

For this 178-mile journey, departing in the morning is recommended to allow ample time for the 2 hour and 56 minute drive and any brief stops. Since it's a single-day trip with a fuel cost of around $27, you have flexibility in your timing. Pay close attention to the many turns indicated by the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile; using GPS with clear turn-by-turn directions is essential. Ensure you have enough fuel before you depart Bourbon, as highway services may be less frequent on these local roads.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 84 miles from Bourbon, IL, or about 1h 43m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 37 miles or 53m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 84 miles or 1h 43m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Naperville, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Bourbon, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bourbon, IL

This is one driving day of about 168.1 miles and 3h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Bourbon, IL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 106.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

village in Will County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New Lenox, IL

84 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Rantoul, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Onarga, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 84 miles from Bourbon, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 106.2 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

LongHorn Steakhouse

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bolingbrook, Illinois

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 4min to go 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16307830684

Visit website

Asian bowl express

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rantoul, Illinois

0.9 mi

Red Wheel Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Rantoul, Illinois

0.9 mi

Best coffee break · final third

The Well

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Manteno, Illinois

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third · 53min to go 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+17795295090

Visit website

Crepe N Brew

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

New Lenox, Illinois

2.4 mi

LongHorn Steakhouse

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately

Bolingbrook, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16307830684

Visit website

Asian bowl express

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Rantoul, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12172821215

Visit website

Red Wheel Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Rantoul, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+12178930471

Visit website

Arcade Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Paxton, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12173793268

ET's Downtown Rantoul

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Rantoul, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12178930222

Visit website

A2B Indian Veg Restaurant - Illinois

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Warrenville, Illinois

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+16307918800

Visit website

Mapo Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Naperville, Illinois

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+16304201388

Visit website

Angeli's Restaurant & Catering

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately

Naperville, Illinois

Hours: 4–9 pm

+16304201370

Visit website

The Well

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Manteno, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+17795295090

Visit website

Crepe N Brew

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv

New Lenox, Illinois

Hours: 2–9 pm

+18157178097

Gost Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10

New Lenox, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+17088403999

Visit website

Grounded Coffee Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

New Lenox, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+18157178815

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

+18668167584

Circle K | Electric Vehicle Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18335052291

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12173528910

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12175312800

Visit website

Fratello's Deli & Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Mokena, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–6 pm

+17089956082

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.6 and 162.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3.6 mi into trip | ~14m in | US 36 / County Road 950 N

At end of road, turn right onto US 36 / County Road 950 N

Navigation decision point

115.5 mi into trip | ~2h 17m in

Take the exit toward Bourbonnais Parkway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 318 Toward Bourbonnais Parkway

143.9 mi into trip | ~3h 2m in

Take the ramp toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs

162.6 mi into trip | ~3h 24m in

Take the exit toward US 34: Ogden Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 20B Toward US 34: Ogden Avenue

162.9 mi into trip | ~3h 24m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 34: Lisle

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward US 34: Lisle

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.28 one way

$52.56 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$28.85	$57.71
premium	$4.89	$32.35	$64.70
diesel	$5.61	$37.11	$74.23

Estimated Tolls: $1.27

Veterans Memorial Tollway (18.1 mi) $1.27

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 58.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	50.4	$17.65	$8.07
Efficient EV	42	$14.71	$6.72
EV Truck/SUV	67.2	$23.53	$10.76

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Bourbon, IL

Morning in Bourbon on Tuesday

Local time

7:14 AM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Naperville, IL

Morning in Naperville on Tuesday

Local time

7:14 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

14 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 35m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 178-mile trip, as the highway share is 0%. This means you'll be navigating a series of county roads and smaller state highways, offering a more intimate connection with the Illinois landscape. While there's no longest uninterrupted stretch noted, the frequent turns suggest a varied pace that keeps you actively engaged behind the wheel. The character of the drive remains consistent throughout, focusing on local road navigation rather than high-speed transit.

75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 106.2 mi on I 57.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and US 45. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in near US 36 / County Road 950 N.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 168.1 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (US 36 / County Road 950 N): Navigation decision point; at 115.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 143.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving in Naperville, IL

Full guide →

Naperville is a bedroom community in the Chicagoland area. In 2008, Money magazine ranked Naperville third on its list of the 100 best places to live in the United States.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 35m. Total distance: 168.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 106.2 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.27 in tolls one way, starting with Veterans Memorial Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Naperville, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Naperville, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Bourbon, IL to Naperville, IL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

LongHorn Steakhouse

The Well

LongHorn Steakhouse

Asian bowl express

Red Wheel Restaurant

Arcade Cafe

ET's Downtown Rantoul

A2B Indian Veg Restaurant - Illinois

Mapo Restaurant

Angeli's Restaurant & Catering

The Well

Crepe N Brew

Gost Coffee Roasters

Grounded Coffee Bar

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

Circle K | Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Nissan Charging Station

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Destination Charger

Fratello's Deli & Cafe

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bourbon, IL

Naperville, IL

Same local time

14 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 35m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Arriving in Naperville, IL

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

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