Origin
Carpentersville, IL
Night in Carpentersville on Saturday
Local time
11:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carpentersville, IL to Naperville, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
28.2 mi
45 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carpentersville, IL
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 28.2-mile drive from Carpentersville, IL to Naperville, IL is an easy one-day trip, taking approximately 50 minutes. You'll primarily be on Illinois Route 59 and North Neltnor Boulevard, with a small portion on Higgins Road. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, this route is budget-friendly. It's a local-feeling drive, not a high-speed interstate journey, making it suitable for a relaxed excursion within the Midwest region. No overnight stays are necessary for this short hop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Route 59 | 7.2 mi | 12m |
| North Neltnor Boulevard | 4 mi | 7m |
| Higgins Road | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| New Sutton Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Sutton Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| North Kennedy Drive | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Mill Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Batavia Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Illinois Route 59
— 7.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carpentersville, IL and Naperville, IL.
1
Start on IL 25
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Kennedy Drive
2
Turn left onto IL 72
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Higgins Road
3
Turn right onto IL 59
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
New Sutton Road
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on IL 59
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Sutton Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on IL 59
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Ingalton Avenue
6
Continue on IL 59
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Illinois Route 59
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on IL 59
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
North Neltnor Boulevard
8
Continue on IL 59
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Illinois Route 59
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto Batavia Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Batavia Road
Use the left lane.
10
At end of road, turn left onto Warrenville Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Warrenville Road
11
Continue on Mill Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Mill Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto US 34
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Ogden Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto North Washington Street
50 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Washington Street
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
North Washington Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 5.7 and 28.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
5.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
IL 59 / New Sutton Road
Turn right onto IL 59 / New Sutton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
23.2 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Batavia Road
Turn left onto Batavia Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
25 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Warrenville Road
At end of road, turn left onto Warrenville Road
Navigation decision point
5
27.8 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
US 34 / West Ogden Avenue
Turn left onto US 34 / West Ogden Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
28.2 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
North Washington Street
Turn left onto North Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.41 one way
$8.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.84 | $9.68 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.43 | $10.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 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 | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
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
Night in Naperville on Saturday
Local time
11:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
S 15 mph
35% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 2:54PM EDT until April 14 at 4:46AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:50AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
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
26 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
50m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 most of this 50-minute trip. Only 26% of the route involves highway travel, meaning you'll navigate through towns and intersections frequently. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.2 miles along Illinois Route 59. This drive is characterized by its focus on local roads, offering a feel for the communities you pass through rather than a continuous high-speed experience.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.2 mi on Illinois Route 59.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 miles in near IL 59 / New Sutton Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 28.2 miles you will encounter 6 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 5.7 miles (IL 59 / New Sutton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles (Batavia Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 25 miles (Warrenville Road): Navigation decision point.
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 50m. Total distance: 28.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (26%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.2 miles on Illinois Route 59. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 5.7 miles (IL 59 / New Sutton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles (Batavia Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 25 miles (Warrenville Road): Navigation decision point.
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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