Origin
Burbank, IL
Late night in Burbank on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burbank, IL to Naperville, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
28.9 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burbank, IL
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Trip Overview
This 28.9-mile drive from Burbank to Naperville, Illinois, is a straightforward solo day trip, clocking in at an estimated 42 minutes. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, with only a brief stint on tollways like the Tri-State and Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollways. Budgeting around $5 for fuel should cover this short journey. The route is characterized by its frequent turns, making it a more engaging local drive than a long-haul interstate experience. As both your origin and destination are within the Midwest region, expect a familiar landscape throughout your travels.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-State Tollway | 11 mi | 13m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway | 10.5 mi | 13m |
| West 95th Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Washington Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Ridgeland Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Diehl Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Freedom Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West 87th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tri-State Tollway
— 11 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burbank, IL and Naperville, IL.
1
Start on West 87th Street
59 ft
·
3 sec
·
West 87th Street
2
Turn left onto South Ridgeland Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Ridgeland Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto US 12; US 20
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West 95th Street
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 294
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
1.5 mi
·
3 min
Exit 29
Toward I 88 West Toll: Aurora
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 138
Toward 22nd Street (Cermak Road)
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 88; IL 110
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 127
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Freedom Drive
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Freedom Drive
11
Turn right onto East Diehl Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Diehl Road
12
Turn left onto North Washington Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Washington Street
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
North Washington Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 26 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Merge onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
13.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward I 88 West Toll: Aurora
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 29
Toward I 88 West Toll: Aurora
8
15.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 22nd Street (Cermak Road)
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 138
Toward 22nd Street (Cermak Road)
6
26 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 127
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.52 one way
$9.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.29
Tri-state Tollway
(11 mi)
$0.66
Reagan Memorial Tollway
(10.5 mi)
$0.63
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Destination
Naperville, IL
Late night in Naperville on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
42m 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?
The profile of this drive is best described as a 'turn-heavy local drive.' With a 0% highway share, you'll be spending your time maneuvering through city streets rather than cruising on expressways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11 miles on the Tri-State Tollway, offering a brief period of higher-speed travel before you transition back to more intricate local navigation. This route requires your attention, as it involves numerous turns and changes in road character as you progress from one neighborhood to another.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11 mi on Tri-State Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 28.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Burbank, IL to Naperville, IL, road signs begin pointing toward 22Nd Street (Cermak Road) along the way.
22Nd Street (Cermak Road)
15.3 mi in
|
~22m
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 42m. Total distance: 28.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11 miles on Tri-State Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.29 in tolls one way, starting with Tri-state 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.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Naperville, IL before heading back.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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