Germantown Hills to Naperville is 130.2 miles and takes about 2h 52m via I 55, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest region from one point to another. Expect a drive that's largely focused on interstate travel, making it a straightforward option if you're looking for efficiency. Given the relatively short duration and single day recommendation, this route is well-suited for a quick transition between locations without requiring an overnight stay.
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
65.1 miles from Germantown Hills, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 30m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
76.5 mi
1h 23m
East State Street
11.8 mi
17m
West Main Street
9.2 mi
14m
East 3100 North Road
7 mi
9m
Boyd Parkway
6.9 mi
10m
South Washington Street
5.3 mi
11m
Weber Road
4.1 mi
7m
Nofsinger Road
3.8 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 76.5 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Germantown Hills, IL and Naperville, IL.
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Start on IL 116
0.3 mi·33 sec·State Route 116
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Continue on IL 116
2.2 mi·4 min·State Route 116
3
Turn right onto Nofsinger Road
2.0 mi·3 min·Nofsinger Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto Tazewood Road
73 ft·4 sec·Tazewood Road
5
Turn right onto Nofsinger Road
1.8 mi·3 min·Nofsinger Road
6
Turn left onto US 24
6.9 mi·10 min·Boyd Parkway
7
Continue on US 24
2.0 mi·3 min·West Center Street
8
Continue on US 24
12 mi·17 min·East State Street
9
Continue on US 24
9.2 mi·14 min·West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 24
7.0 mi·9 min·East 3100 North Road
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I 55 North: Joliet
12
Merge onto I 55
77 mi·1 hr 23 min·I 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Exit 263Toward Weber RoadUse 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.
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Arrive at destination
North Washington Street
Trip Plan
For this 130.2-mile journey, a single day is definitely manageable, so you have flexibility with your departure time. Consider leaving in the morning to take advantage of daylight and avoid potential rush hour traffic as you approach Naperville. With a total duration of under 3 hours, you likely won't need extensive stops, but it's always wise to check your fuel gauge before you depart, especially given the $19 estimated fuel cost. The longest stretch on I 55 is over 75 miles, so plan for a fuel or rest stop before you begin that segment if needed.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.1 miles from Germantown Hills, IL, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.5 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 29 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.1 miles or 1h 30m 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 16m
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 Germantown Hills, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Germantown Hills, IL
This is one driving day of about 130.2 miles and 2h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Germantown Hills, 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 55 for about 76.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.4 and 120.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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4.4 mi into trip|~7m in|Tazewood Road
At end of road, turn left onto Tazewood Road
Navigation decision point
5
43.2 mi into trip|~1h 6m in
Take the ramp toward I 55 North: Joliet
Navigation decision point
Toward I 55 North: Joliet
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43.5 mi into trip|~1h 6m in|I 55
Merge onto I 55
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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120 mi into trip|~2h 30m 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
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120.3 mi into trip|~2h 31m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.36 one way
$40.71 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg46 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$22.35
$44.70
premium
$4.89
$25.06
$50.11
diesel
$5.61
$28.75
$57.49
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.1
0
$13.67
$6.25
Efficient EV
32.6
0
$11.39
$5.21
EV Truck/SUV
52.1
0
$18.23
$8.33
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Germantown Hills, IL
Morning
in Germantown Hills on Sunday
Local time
10:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
NW 16 mph24% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 4:02AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 3:59AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Destination
Naperville, IL
Morning
in Naperville on Sunday
Local time
10:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Chance Rain Showers
WNW 15 to 20 mph25% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 4:02AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 3:59AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 52m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
Free
near mile 121.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 66% of the journey on faster roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 76.5 miles on I 55, which forms the backbone of this drive. While the initial and final segments might involve local roads like East State Street and West Main Street, the bulk of your time will be spent on the interstate. This suggests a driving experience that is generally consistent and efficient, rather than one with frequent changes in scenery or road type.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 76.5 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and East State Street. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in near Tazewood Road.
Driving Effort5/10
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 130.2 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 4.4 miles (Tazewood Road): Navigation decision point; at 43.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 43.5 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 52m. Total distance: 130.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 76.5 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles (Tazewood Road): Navigation decision point; at 43.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 43.5 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
