Origin
Calumet, IL
Morning in Calumet on Tuesday
Local time
10:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Calumet, 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
1h 1m
Distance
42.3 mi
68 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Calumet, IL
Claudia Solano
Trip Overview
This 42.3-mile drive from Calumet, IL to Naperville, IL is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 1 hour and 1 minute to complete. The route primarily utilizes major expressways like the Eisenhower Expressway and the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, making for a straightforward journey through the Midwest. With an estimated fuel cost of $7, this trip is quite budget-friendly. You'll spend about half your time on highways, with the remainder on other road types, offering a mixed driving experience. Given its short distance and efficient path, it's ideal for a quick excursion or commute without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Expressway | 13.1 mi | 17m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway | 13.1 mi | 16m |
| Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Chicago Skyway | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| North Washington Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Diehl Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Freedom Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Commercial Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Eisenhower Expressway
— 13.1 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Calumet, IL and Naperville, IL.
1
Start on South Commercial Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Commercial Avenue
2
Turn right onto East 92nd Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
East 92nd Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 90 West: Chicago Skyway
4
Merge onto I 90
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chicago Skyway
5
Turn straight onto I 90
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Chicago Skyway
6
Merge onto I 90
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Chicago Skyway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Chicago Skyway
Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express
Use the straight lane.
8
Merge onto I 90; I 94
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 51H-I
Toward I 290: Aurora, Ida B Wells Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I-290 West, IL 110: Aurora, West Suburbs
Use the slight left lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
Toward Ashland Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 290; IL 110
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Eisenhower Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 88; IL 110
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Exit 15A
Toward I 88 West Toll, I 294 South Toll: Aurora, Indiana
Use the slight left lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 88; IL 110
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Exit 138
Toward 22nd Street (Cermak Road)
Use the slight right lane.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 127
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Freedom Drive
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Freedom Drive
17
Turn right onto East Diehl Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Diehl Road
18
Turn left onto North Washington Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Washington Street
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
North Washington Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.2 miles from Calumet, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 5.3 and 28.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
5.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 90 / Chicago Skyway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Chicago Skyway toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express
8
12.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 290: Aurora, Ida B Wells Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 51H-I
Toward I 290: Aurora, Ida B Wells Drive
8
12.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I-290 West, IL 110: Aurora, West Suburbs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I-290 West, IL 110: Aurora, West Suburbs
9
26.4 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway toward I 88 West Toll, I 294 South Toll: Aurora, Indiana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 15A
Toward I 88 West Toll, I 294 South Toll: Aurora...
8
28.2 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway 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)
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.61 one way
$13.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.26 | $14.52 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.14 | $16.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.34 | $18.68 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.22
Chicago Skyway
$6.15
Reagan Memorial Tollway
(13.1 mi)
$0.78
Chicago Skyway
(4.1 mi)
$0.29
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$7
Total
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Morning in Naperville on Tuesday
Local time
10:20 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
18 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
1h 1m 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 drive that is largely highway-focused, with 47% of the journey on major expressways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.1 miles on the Eisenhower Expressway. This route presents a mixed driving profile, meaning you'll transition between high-speed expressway travel and other road types. The character of the drive will shift as you move from the initial expressway segments toward your destination in Naperville.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.1 mi on Eisenhower Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.3 miles in near I 90 / Chicago Skyway.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.3 miles you will encounter 15 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 5.3 miles (I 90 / Chicago Skyway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Calumet, IL and Naperville, IL, road signs point toward Suburbs, Indiana and 22Nd Street (Cermak Road).
Suburbs
12.7 mi in
|
~19m
Indiana
26.4 mi in
|
~38m
|
via I 88; IL 110
22Nd Street (Cermak Road)
28.2 mi in
|
~41m
|
via I 88; IL 110
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 1h 1m. Total distance: 42.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.1 miles on Eisenhower Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $7.22 in tolls one way, starting with Chicago Skyway. 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 5.3 miles (I 90 / Chicago Skyway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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