Origin
Groveland, IL
Morning in Groveland on Tuesday
Local time
7:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Groveland, 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 49m
Distance
141.9 mi
228 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 38m
★
6 AM
2h 49m
8 AM
3h 11m
10 AM
2h 57m
12 PM
2h 55m
3 PM
2h 58m
5 PM
3h 10m
8 PM
2h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Groveland, IL
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Trip Overview
Groveland, IL to Naperville, IL is 141.9 miles and takes about 2h 49m via I 55 and I 74, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest. It's a straightforward trip that's mostly highway driving, making it a convenient option for a quick getaway or a travel day. With a recommended one-day duration, you can easily fit this into your schedule without needing 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
70.9 miles from Groveland, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 99.9 mi | 1h 48m |
| I 74 | 25.1 mi | 26m |
| South Washington Street | 5.3 mi | 11m |
| Weber Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| West Birchwood Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Edgewater Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Springfield Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 99.9 mi, about 1h 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Groveland, IL and Naperville, IL.
1
Start on Washington Street
352 ft
·
20 sec
·
Washington Street
2
Turn left onto Springfield Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Road
3
Turn right onto IL 98
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Edgewater Drive
4
Continue on IL 98
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
West Birchwood Street
5
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 155
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 155
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 74 East: Bloomington
8
Merge onto I 74
25 mi
·
26 min
·
I 74
9
Keep slight left at fork
1.4 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago
10
Merge onto I 55; US 51
100 mi
·
1 hr 48 min
·
I 55; US 51
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 263
Toward Weber Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
233 ft
·
7 sec
Use the left lane.
13
Turn straight onto CH 88
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Weber Road
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on Washington Street
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Washington Street
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on South Washington Street
5.3 mi
·
11 min
·
South Washington Street
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
North Washington Street
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of under 3 hours, this drive is easily manageable in a single day. You could depart in the morning and arrive well before lunchtime. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in where and when you choose to take a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $22. A specific tip for this route is to be aware of the transition from I 74 to I 55, as this can be a busy junction.
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 70.9 miles from Groveland, IL, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.9 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 31 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.9 miles or 1h 21m 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 10m
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 Groveland, 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 Groveland, IL
This is one driving day of about 141.9 miles and 2h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Groveland, 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 99.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 70.9 miles from Groveland, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.9 miles.
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 115 decision points cluster between mile 4 and 132 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 74 East: Bloomington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 74 East: Bloomington
6
30.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago
7
131.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 27m 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
132 mi into trip
|
~2h 28m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.18 one way
$44.37 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $24.36 | $48.72 |
| premium | $4.89 | $27.31 | $54.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.33 | $62.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.6 | 0 | $14.90 | $6.81 |
| Efficient EV | 35.5 | 0 | $12.42 | $5.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.8 | 0 | $19.87 | $9.08 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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
7:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
67°F
Reading, IL
71 mi in
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 49m 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?
You'll be on the highway for about 88% of this 141.9-mile drive. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 99.9 miles, primarily on I 55. Expect to transition from highway cruising to surface streets like South Washington Street as you near Naperville. The dense exits on the interstate indicate frequent opportunities for services or diversions.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 99.9 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 74. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 141.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 30.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 49m. Total distance: 141.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 99.9 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 30.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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