Origin
Manhattan, IL
Night in Manhattan on Sunday
Local time
10:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manhattan, IL to Naperville, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
34.2 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manhattan, IL
Federico Abis
Trip Overview
This 34.2-mile drive from Manhattan, IL to Naperville, IL is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 52 minutes. With no highway driving, it's best suited as a single-day excursion, saving you the need for an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $5, making it an economical option. You'll primarily navigate using Veterans Memorial Tollway, South Cedar Road, and East Ogden Avenue. This route offers a practical local feel, connecting two points within the Midwest region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 18.1 mi | 20m |
| South Cedar Road | 6 mi | 9m |
| East Ogden Avenue | 5.1 mi | 10m |
| North Cedar Road | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| West Manhattan-Monee Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East North Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Maple Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Wabash Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Tollway
— 18.1 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan, IL and Naperville, IL.
1
Start on US 52
270 ft
·
7 sec
·
South State Street
2
Turn right onto South Wabash Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Wabash Street
3
Turn right onto East North Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East North Street
4
Continue on West Manhattan-Monee Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Manhattan-Monee Road
5
Turn left onto CH 4
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
South Cedar Road
6
Enter roundabout onto North Cedar Road
139 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Cedar Road
7
Continue on North Cedar Road
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
North Cedar Road
8
Turn left onto US 6
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Maple Road
9
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto I 355
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 20B
Toward US 34: Ogden Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
76 ft
·
4 sec
Toward US 34: Lisle
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto US 34
5.1 mi
·
10 min
·
East Ogden Avenue
14
Turn right onto North Washington Street
50 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Washington Street
15
Arrive at destination
North Washington Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.1 miles from Manhattan, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 29.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Wabash Street
Turn right onto South Wabash Street
Navigation decision point
5
10.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the ramp toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
5
10.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge onto I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
28.8 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward US 34: Ogden Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 20B
Toward US 34: Ogden Avenue
8
29.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 34: Lisle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 34: Lisle
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.35 one way
$10.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.87 | $11.74 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.55 | $15.10 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.27
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(18.1 mi)
$1.27
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.59 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $2.99 | $1.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Night in Naperville on Sunday
Local time
10:09 PM
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 4:31AM CDT until April 20 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 4:02AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
44°F
Woodridge, IL
17 mi in
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
23 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Tollway. As you transition from Veterans Memorial Tollway to South Cedar Road and then East Ogden Avenue, the character of the drive will shift from a more consolidated route to more local road conditions. This means you'll be making more frequent turns and navigating through more varied local traffic patterns.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.1 mi on Veterans 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Wabash Street.
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 34.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 (South Wabash Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): 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 52m. Total distance: 34.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m 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 18.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.27 in tolls one way, starting with Veterans 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 (South Wabash Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): 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.
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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