This 226.5-mile journey from Marshall, Illinois, to Naperville, Illinois, is a manageable 3-hour and 49-minute drive. With a projected fuel cost of around $34, it's an economical option for a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, including IL 1, West Jasper Street, and East 1200th Road, with no highway driving. This makes for a more connected experience with the landscape, though expect more turns. Given its relatively short duration and local road profile, this route is well-suited for a relaxed day trip within the Midwest.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
107.6 miles from Marshall, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 24m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
114.5 mi
2h 2m
US 45
18.2 mi
25m
Veterans Memorial Tollway
18.1 mi
20m
IL 1
14.9 mi
22m
West Jasper Street
10.7 mi
18m
E County Road 200 N
8.8 mi
15m
Illinois Route 133
6 mi
10m
East Ogden Avenue
5.1 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 114.5 mi, about 2h 2m
Traffic on I-57
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~928 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,278
Quietest
2 AM
~107 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 51 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 Marshall, IL and Naperville, IL.
1
Start on Archer Avenue
52 ft·6 sec·Archer Avenue
2
Turn sharp right onto IL 1
15 mi·22 min·IL 1
3
Turn left onto US 150; IL 16; IL 133
11 mi·18 min·West Jasper Street
4
Continue on IL 133
1.3 mi·2 min·East 1200th Road
5
Continue on IL 133
1.6 mi·2 min·East 1220th Road
6
Continue on IL 133
0.7 mi·1 min·East 1225th Road
7
Continue on IL 133
1.0 mi·1 min·East 1850th Road
8
Continue on IL 133
5.3 mi·9 min·Illinois Route 133
9
Continue on IL 133
3.6 mi·6 min·E County Road 200 N
10
Continue on IL 133
0.6 mi·1 min·Illinois Route 133
11
Continue on IL 133
1.5 mi·2 min·East County Road 200 North
12
Continue on IL 133
1.6 mi·2 min·E County Road 200 N
13
Continue on IL 133
1.2 mi·2 min·East County Road 200 North
14
Continue on IL 133
3.6 mi·6 min·E County Road 200 N
15
Continue on IL 133
0.3 mi·32 sec·East County Road 200 North
16
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I-57 North: Champaign
17
Merge onto I 57
114 mi·2 hr 2 min·I 57
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi·42 sec
Exit 318Toward Bourbonnais Parkway
19
Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway
0.6 mi·1 min·Bourbonnais Parkway
20
Turn right onto US 45; US 52
18 mi·25 min·US 45; US 52
21
Turn left onto West Steger Road
0.2 mi·54 sec·West Steger Road
22
Turn right onto Wolf Road
2.3 mi·4 min·Wolf Road
23
Turn left onto US 30
3.8 mi·5 min·Lincoln Highway
24
Continue on US 30
0.3 mi·26 sec·East Maple Street
25
Continue on US 30
442 ft·10 sec·West Lincoln Highway
26
Turn right onto North Cedar Road
2.4 mi·5 min·North Cedar Road
27
Turn left onto US 6
0.2 mi·18 sec·Maple Road
28
Take the ramp
0.6 mi·57 sec
Toward I 355 Toll North: West SuburbsUse the right lane.
29
Merge onto I 355
18 mi·20 min·Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 20BToward US 34: Ogden AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Keep slight left at fork
76 ft·4 sec
Toward US 34: LisleUse the left lane.
32
Turn left onto US 34
5.1 mi·10 min·East Ogden Avenue
33
Turn right onto North Washington Street
50 ft·1 sec·North Washington Street
34
Arrive at destination
North Washington Street
Trip Plan
Since this drive takes under four hours and involves local roads, you have considerable flexibility in when you depart. Consider leaving in the morning to make the most of daylight and allow for an unhurried pace. With only one recommended stop, you can easily manage your breaks. Keep an eye on your navigation, as the turn-heavy nature of this route requires attention to IL 1 and other local roads like West Jasper Street and East 1200th Road. The $34 fuel estimate is a good baseline, but it's always wise to start with a full tank.
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 107.6 miles from Marshall, IL, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 114.5 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 47 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.6 miles or 2h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 43m
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 Marshall, 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 Marshall, IL
This is one driving day of about 215.2 miles and 4h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Marshall, 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 57 for about 114.5 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 210.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|IL 1
Turn sharp right onto IL 1
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
47.9 mi into trip|~1h 20m in
Take the ramp toward I-57 North: Champaign
Navigation decision point
Toward I-57 North: Champaign
5
162.6 mi into trip|~3h 23m in
Take the exit toward Bourbonnais Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 318
Toward Bourbonnais Parkway
7
209.8 mi into trip|~4h 30m 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
210.1 mi into trip|~4h 30m 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
$35.90 one way
$71.80 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.62
$39.17
$78.34
premium
$5.25
$44.51
$89.01
diesel
$6.28
$53.17
$106.35
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64.6
0
$22.60
$10.33
Efficient EV
53.8
0
$18.83
$8.61
EV Truck/SUV
86.1
1
$30.13
$13.77
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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 Oct 23, 2026
Origin
Marshall, IL
Late night
in Marshall on Sunday
Local time
1:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Sunny
E 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Naperville, IL
Late night
in Naperville on Sunday
Local time
1:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Sunny
ESE 5 mph0% chanceLive 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 41m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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...
20 mi from route
~51 min detour
Free
near mile 185.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 226.5-mile route, as it features a 0% highway share. You won't encounter long stretches of uninterrupted driving; instead, anticipate frequent adjustments to your course. The experience will feel more like navigating through towns and rural areas rather than covering vast distances at high speed. This intimate connection with the local roads means you'll likely experience varied scenery as you progress from the starting point in Marshall to your destination in Naperville.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 114.5 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and US 45. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 1.
Driving Effort5/10
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 215.2 miles you will encounter 17 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: near the start (IL 1): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 47.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 162.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 4h 41m. Total distance: 215.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 114.5 miles on I 57. 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.
Yes — we found about 15 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 1): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 47.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 162.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Naperville, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
