Origin
Garfield, IL
Morning in Garfield on Tuesday
Local time
11:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Garfield, 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
2h 1m
Distance
86.5 mi
139 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 52m
★
6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 7m
12 PM
2h 5m
3 PM
2h 8m
5 PM
2h 18m
8 PM
1h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Garfield, IL
Agung Pandit Wiguna
Trip Overview
Garfield, IL to Naperville, IL is 86.5 miles and takes about 2h 1m via I 55, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive is a straightforward trip within the Midwest, taking you from one Illinois community to another. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the interstate, making it a relatively quick and predictable journey. Given the short duration, it's ideal for a single-day trip, allowing for a relaxed start or the ability to reach your destination with plenty of time left in the day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.3 miles from Garfield, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 45.7 mi | 50m |
| East 3200 North Road | 10.1 mi | 15m |
| East 3000 North Road | 8.2 mi | 12m |
| East 3000 N Road | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| South Washington Street | 5.3 mi | 11m |
| Weber Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| E 3200 N Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| County Highway 44 | 1.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 45.7 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garfield, IL and Naperville, IL.
1
Start on this road
249 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto East 1075th Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East 1075th Road
3
Continue on North 1050th Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North 1050th Road
4
Turn right onto CH 44
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
County Highway 44
5
Turn left onto IL 17
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North 9th Road
6
Continue on IL 17
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
East 3000 North Road
7
Continue on IL 17
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
East 3000 N Road
8
Continue on IL 17
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East 3000 North Road
9
Turn right onto IL 17
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
E 3200 N Road
10
Continue on IL 17
10 mi
·
15 min
·
East 3200 North Road
11
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 55 North: Joliet
12
Merge onto I 55
46 mi
·
50 min
·
I 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 263
Toward Weber Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
233 ft
·
7 sec
Use the left lane.
15
Turn straight onto CH 88
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Weber Road
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on Washington Street
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Washington Street
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on South Washington Street
5.3 mi
·
11 min
·
South Washington Street
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
North Washington Street
Trip Plan
For this 86.5-mile drive, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Since the total travel time is just over two hours, you can easily complete it in one day with minimal fuss. Plan to fuel up before you leave Garfield, IL, as there are no designated stops on this route, and the estimated fuel cost is around $14. Keep an eye on your navigation as you transition off I 55 onto East 3200 North Road and East 3000 North Road to ensure you stay on course for Naperville.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.3 miles from Garfield, IL, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.7 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 19 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.3 miles or 1h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Naperville, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Garfield, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Garfield, IL
This is one driving day of about 86.5 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Garfield, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 45.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.3 miles from Garfield, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 76.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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CH 44 / County Highway 44
Turn right onto CH 44 / County Highway 44
Navigation decision point
4
2.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
IL 17 / North 9th Road
Turn left onto IL 17 / North 9th Road
Navigation decision point
5
30.6 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
I 55
Merge onto I 55
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
76.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 39m in
Take the exit toward Weber Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 263
Toward Weber Road
7
76.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.52 one way
$27.05 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.85 | $29.70 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.65 | $33.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.10 | $38.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26 | 0 | $9.08 | $4.15 |
| Efficient EV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.57 | $3.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.6 | 0 | $12.11 | $5.54 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
11:58 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
2h 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?
This route is a mixed drive, with 55% of it being highway. You'll encounter stretches on I 55, which can offer higher speeds for covering ground efficiently. The longest uninterrupted segment is 45.7 miles on I 55, meaning you can settle in for a substantial period on this main artery. Expect a transition from interstate travel to more local roads as you approach your destination, requiring a shift in driving style and awareness.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.7 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near CH 44 / County Highway 44.
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 86.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.7 miles (CH 44 / County Highway 44): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (IL 17 / North 9th Road): Navigation decision point; at 30.6 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 2h 1m. Total distance: 86.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 45.7 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (CH 44 / County Highway 44): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (IL 17 / North 9th Road): Navigation decision point; at 30.6 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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