Origin
Lake Summerset, IL
Morning in Lake Summerset on Wednesday
Local time
6:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Summerset, IL to Naperville, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 29, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 11m
Distance
103.2 mi
166 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 2m
★
6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 29m
8 PM
2h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Summerset, IL
Sean Ewing
Naperville, IL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Lake Summerset to Naperville is 103.2 miles and takes about 2h 11m via Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest region. The drive primarily uses the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, offering a straightforward path. With just over 100 miles and a quick estimated travel time, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion when you want to get where you're going without a lengthy commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51.6 miles from Lake Summerset, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway | 46.3 mi | 51m |
| I 39 | 21.5 mi | 23m |
| U.S. Grant Memorial Highway | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| Trask Bridge Road | 9 mi | 12m |
| North Meridian Road | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Center Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Freeport Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Best Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
— 46.3 mi, about 51m
Traffic on I-39
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 2 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~1,252 veh/hr typical · worst 1,626
Quietest
midnight
~126 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 50 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Summerset, IL and Naperville, IL.
1
Start on Pier Drive
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Pier Drive
2
At end of road, turn left onto Lake Summerset Road
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Lake Summerset Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto Best Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Best Road
4
Turn left onto IL 75
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Freeport Road
5
Turn right onto IL 70
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Center Road
6
Continue on IL 70
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Trask Bridge Road
7
Turn right onto CH 24
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
North Meridian Road
8
Enter roundabout onto North Meridian Road
156 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Meridian Road
9
Continue on North Meridian Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Meridian Road
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
11
Merge onto US 20
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
Toward US 20 East: Chicago
12
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
13
Merge onto I 39; US 51
21 mi
·
23 min
·
I 39; US 51
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 97A
Toward I 88 East Toll: Chicago
15
Merge onto I 88; IL 110
46 mi
·
51 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 125
Toward Winfield Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto Winfield Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Winfield Road
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto West Diehl Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Diehl Road
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto Mill Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mill Street
Use the right lane.
20
Turn left onto US 34
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Ogden Avenue
Use the left lane.
21
Turn left onto North Washington Street
50 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Washington Street
Use the left lane.
22
Arrive at destination
North Washington Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive of just over two hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will get you to Naperville by midday, leaving your afternoon open. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 46.3 miles, so plan for refueling before you begin if your tank is low, as services might be less frequent on the surface road portions. Keep an eye on your fuel cost estimate of $16, which is based on average prices and your vehicle's efficiency.
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 51.6 miles from Lake Summerset, IL, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.3 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 23 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.6 miles or 1h 10m 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 47m
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 Lake Summerset, 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 Lake Summerset, IL
This is one driving day of about 103.2 miles and 2h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Lake Summerset, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway for about 46.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.6 miles from Lake Summerset, 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 101.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Lake Summerset Road
At end of road, turn left onto Lake Summerset Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Best Road
At end of road, turn right onto Best Road
Navigation decision point
5
20 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
North Meridian Road
Enter roundabout onto North Meridian Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
100.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m in
Take the exit toward Winfield Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 125
Toward Winfield Road
6
101.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 8m in
|
Mill Street
Turn right onto Mill Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.13 one way
$32.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.37 | $17.75 | $35.50 |
| premium | $4.88 | $19.82 | $39.64 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $21.74 | $43.48 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.78
Reagan Memorial Tollway
(46.3 mi)
$2.78
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-27.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31 | 0 | $10.84 | $4.95 |
| Efficient EV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.03 | $4.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.3 | 0 | $14.45 | $6.60 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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 Wednesday
Local time
6:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Flagg, IL
52 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
1 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 11m 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 drive is mostly surface roads, with 21% of the route on highways. You'll experience a 46.3-mile stretch on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway before transitioning to other main roads like I-39 and U.S. Grant Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of higher-speed highway cruising and more typical surface road driving with varied traffic patterns as you approach Naperville.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.3 mi on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Lake Summerset Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 103.2 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 1 miles (Lake Summerset Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Best Road): Navigation decision point; at 20 miles (North Meridian Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
About the Cities
Starting in Lake Summerset, IL
Full guide →Arriving in Naperville, IL
Full guide →Founded 1890
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 11m. Total distance: 103.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.3 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.78 in tolls one way, starting with Reagan Memorial Tollway. 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.
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 1 miles (Lake Summerset Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Best Road): Navigation decision point; at 20 miles (North Meridian Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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