Origin
Morgan Park, IL
Morning in Morgan Park on Wednesday
Local time
6:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morgan Park, 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
55m
Distance
37.6 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morgan Park, IL
Egor Komarov
Naperville, IL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Morgan Park, IL to Naperville, IL is 37.6 miles and takes about 55 minutes via Tri-State Tollway and Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, moving from the Midwest region to the Midwest region. The drive primarily utilizes toll roads, offering a straightforward path between these two suburban communities. You'll likely find it a convenient option for a quick trip, whether for commuting or visiting friends and family.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-State Tollway | 16.4 mi | 20m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway | 10.5 mi | 13m |
| West 111th Street | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| North Washington Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Cicero Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| East Diehl Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Cicero Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Freedom Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tri-State Tollway
— 16.4 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgan Park, IL and Naperville, IL.
1
Start on this road
186 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto South Hermosa Avenue
178 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Hermosa Avenue
3
Turn left onto West Monterey Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Monterey Avenue
4
Continue on West 111th Street
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West 111th Street
5
Turn left onto IL 50
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
South Cicero Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on IL 50
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Cicero Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 294 North: West Suburbs
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
this road
Toward I 294 North: West Suburbs
9
Merge onto I 294
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
1.5 mi
·
3 min
Exit 29
Toward I 88 West Toll: Aurora
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 138
Toward 22nd Street (Cermak Road)
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 88; IL 110
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 127
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto Freedom Drive
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Freedom Drive
15
Turn right onto East Diehl Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Diehl Road
16
Turn left onto North Washington Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Washington Street
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
North Washington Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Morgan Park, 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 and 34.7 — 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
|
South Hermosa Avenue
Turn left onto South Hermosa Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue
Turn left onto IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
22.4 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward I 88 West Toll: Aurora
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 29
Toward I 88 West Toll: Aurora
8
24 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 22nd Street (Cermak Road)
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 138
Toward 22nd Street (Cermak Road)
6
34.7 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
$5.88 one way
$11.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.37 | $6.47 | $12.93 |
| premium | $4.88 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $7.92 | $15.84 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.61
Tri-state Tollway
(16.4 mi)
$0.98
Reagan Memorial Tollway
(10.5 mi)
$0.63
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$2
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-27.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.41 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
6:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
10 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
55m 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 route is mostly surface roads, with a highway share of 0%. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 16.4 miles on the Tri-State Tollway. Expect to navigate a series of surface streets for the majority of the drive, which means you'll be passing through various local areas with frequent intersections. The tollway sections provide a more direct, albeit shorter, segment.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.4 mi on Tri-State Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 early in the drive near South Hermosa Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 37.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Hermosa Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Morgan Park, IL to Naperville, IL, road signs begin pointing toward 22Nd Street (Cermak Road) along the way.
22Nd Street (Cermak Road)
24 mi in
|
~35m
About the Cities
Starting in Morgan Park, 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 55m. Total distance: 37.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.4 miles on Tri-State Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.61 in tolls one way, starting with Tri-state 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: near the start (South Hermosa Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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