Manito, IL to Naperville, IL is 164.3 miles and takes about 3h 21m via I 55 and I 74, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Illinois, moving you from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip, making it a practical choice for a quick journey between these two locations. Given its relatively short duration and clear route, it's an easy option for a single-day excursion.
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
82.1 miles from Manito, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 41m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
99.9 mi
1h 48m
I 74
27 mi
28m
Manito Road
12.4 mi
19m
South Washington Street
5.3 mi
11m
I 474
4.8 mi
5m
Weber Road
4.1 mi
7m
Radio City Drive
3.5 mi
5m
South 2nd Street
2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 99.9 mi, about 1h 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manito, IL and Naperville, IL.
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Start on East Market Street
0.1 mi·18 sec·East Market Street
2
Turn right onto North Adams Street
501 ft·13 sec·North Adams Street
3
Continue on Hwy Boulevard North
0.4 mi·1 min·Hwy Boulevard North
4
Continue on Manito Road
12 mi·19 min·Manito Road
5
Turn left onto IL 9; IL 29
2.0 mi·3 min·South 2nd Street
6
Continue on IL 9; IL 29
0.3 mi·29 sec·South 3rd Avenue
7
Continue on IL 9; IL 29
0.3 mi·26 sec·South 3rd Street
8
Turn slight right
169 ft·6 sec
Toward IL 29
9
Turn slight right onto IL 29
0.2 mi·27 sec·Margaret Street
10
Turn left onto IL 29
0.5 mi·41 sec·North 5th Street
11
Continue on IL 29
0.6 mi·50 sec·North 8th Street
12
Continue on IL 29
3.5 mi·5 min·Radio City Drive
13
Take the ramp
0.6 mi·1 min
14
Merge onto I 474
4.8 mi·5 min·I 474
15
Merge onto I 74
27 mi·28 min·I 74
16
Keep slight left at fork
1.4 mi·2 min
Toward I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago
17
Merge onto I 55; US 51
100 mi·1 hr 48 min·I 55; US 51
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Exit 263Toward Weber RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
233 ft·7 sec
Use the left lane.
20
Turn straight onto CH 88
4.1 mi·7 min·Weber Road
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on Washington Street
0.5 mi·55 sec·Washington Street
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on South Washington Street
5.3 mi·11 min·South Washington Street
Use the left lane.
23
Arrive at destination
North Washington Street
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 3h 21m drive, you have the flexibility to leave whenever is most convenient. Consider departing in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for any unexpected delays. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $26, planning is minimal. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the midpoint, especially during the 99.9-mile stretch on I-55, as service areas can sometimes be spaced out on interstates.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 82.1 miles from Manito, IL, or about 1h 41m 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 36 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.1 miles or 1h 41m 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 38m
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 Manito, 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 Manito, IL
This is one driving day of about 164.3 miles and 3h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Manito, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 154.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|North Adams Street
Turn right onto North Adams Street
Navigation decision point
6
52.8 mi into trip|~1h 8m 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
5
54.2 mi into trip|~1h 11m in|I 55; US 51
Merge onto I 55; US 51
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
154.1 mi into trip|~2h 59m 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
154.4 mi into trip|~3h in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.69 one way
$51.37 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg58 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$28.20
$56.41
premium
$4.89
$31.62
$63.24
diesel
$5.61
$36.28
$72.55
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
49.3
0
$17.25
$7.89
Efficient EV
41.1
0
$14.38
$6.57
EV Truck/SUV
65.7
0
$23.00
$10.52
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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 15, 2026
Origin
Manito, IL
Morning
in Manito on Sunday
Local time
9:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Naperville, IL
Morning
in Naperville on Sunday
Local time
9:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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
3h 21m 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.
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 158.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for this trip, with about 80% of your journey on interstates. You'll primarily be on I-55 and I-74, offering a consistent pace for much of the 164.3 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch will be approximately 99.9 miles on I-55, allowing for significant forward progress without frequent exits. This profile suggests a drive where you can maintain higher speeds and cover ground efficiently, with minimal deviation from major thoroughfares.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 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?
7/10
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 0.1 miles in near North Adams Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 164.3 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 0.1 miles (North Adams Street): Navigation decision point; at 52.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.2 miles (I 55; US 51): 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 3h 21m. Total distance: 164.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 0.1 miles (North Adams Street): Navigation decision point; at 52.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.2 miles (I 55; US 51): 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Naperville, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
