Origin
Lyons, IL
Morning in Lyons on Tuesday
Local time
10:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lyons, 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
38m
Distance
21.3 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lyons, IL
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Trip Overview
This 21.3-mile drive from Lyons, IL to Naperville, IL is a quick trip, estimated to take just 38 minutes. It's a straightforward local journey primarily utilizing the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, Cermak Road, and 22nd Street. With a modest fuel cost of around $3, this route is perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. The drive offers a practical way to connect two points within the Midwest region, specifically within Illinois, without extensive travel time. Its short distance and direct path make it an efficient option for local transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway | 9.7 mi | 12m |
| Cermak Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| 22nd Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Grand Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| North Washington Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North La Grange Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Ogden Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| East Diehl Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
— 9.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lyons, IL and Naperville, IL.
1
Start on 43rd Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
43rd Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto Joliet Avenue
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Joliet Avenue
3
Turn left onto White Avenue
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
White Avenue
4
Turn slight right onto Lawndale Avenue
439 ft
·
20 sec
·
Lawndale Avenue
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 34
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Ogden Avenue
6
Turn right onto Prairie Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Prairie Avenue
7
Turn left onto Grand Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Boulevard
8
Enter roundabout onto Grand Boulevard
185 ft
·
6 sec
·
Grand Boulevard
9
Continue on Grand Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Boulevard
10
Turn left onto East 31st Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 31st Street
11
Turn right onto US 12; US 20; US 45
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North La Grange Road
12
Turn left onto Cermak Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Cermak Road
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on 22nd Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
22nd Street
Use the left lane.
14
Take the ramp
185 ft
·
6 sec
Toward I 88 Toll West: Aurora
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
this road
Toward I 88 Toll West: Aurora
16
Merge onto I 88; IL 110
9.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 127
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn left onto Freedom Drive
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Freedom Drive
19
Turn right onto East Diehl Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Diehl Road
20
Turn left onto North Washington Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Washington Street
Use the left lane.
21
Arrive at destination
North Washington Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 18.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Joliet Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Joliet Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 34 / Ogden Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 34 / Ogden Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Grand Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto Grand Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
8.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the ramp toward I 88 Toll West: Aurora
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 88 Toll West: Aurora
6
18.4 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 127
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.33 one way
$6.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.66 | $7.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.58
Reagan Memorial Tollway
(9.7 mi)
$0.58
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
10:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Chance Rain Showers
WNW 15 to 20 mph
25% chance
Live 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
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
20 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
38m 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 this 21.3-mile route, meaning you'll navigate several intersections and street changes. While it includes a 9.7-mile stretch on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, the overall profile leans towards local road conditions rather than a pure interstate experience, with a 0% highway share. This suggests a driving rhythm that involves frequent adjustments and local traffic awareness. The journey will likely transition between faster tollway segments and more controlled, potentially signal-heavy, local street driving as you progress towards Naperville.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.7 mi on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Joliet Avenue.
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 21.3 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.1 miles (Joliet Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 34 / Ogden Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (Grand Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
About the Cities
Starting in Lyons, IL
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Chicago Portage National Historic Site — historic site in Lyons, Illinois
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 38m. Total distance: 21.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.7 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.58 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.
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 0.1 miles (Joliet Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 34 / Ogden Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (Grand Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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