Origin
Naperville, IL
Morning in Naperville on Tuesday
Local time
9:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Naperville, IL to Berkeley, 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
26m
Distance
16.9 mi
27 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 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Berkeley, IL
Mazin Omron
Trip Overview
Naperville, IL to Berkeley, IL is 16.9 miles and takes about 26m via Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, East Ogden Avenue, and Saint Charles Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a local feel with several turns, making it a straightforward, short trip. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing ample time for your destination activities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway | 11.6 mi | 14m |
| East Ogden Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Saint Charles Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Naperville Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Naperville Wheaton Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
— 11.6 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Naperville, IL and Berkeley, IL.
1
Start on North Washington Street
50 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Washington Street
2
Turn left onto US 34
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East Ogden Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto North Naperville Wheaton Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Naperville Wheaton Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto Naperville Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Naperville Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 88 Toll East: Chicago
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 88; IL 110
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 88; IL 110
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 139
Toward I 294 North, I 290 West: Milwaukee, Rockford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 139
Toward I 294 North, I 290 West: Milwaukee, Rockford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 290 West: Rockford
11
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 14B
Toward Saint Charles Road East
12
Turn straight onto Saint Charles Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint Charles Road
13
Turn right
82 ft
·
11 sec
14
Turn left
132 ft
·
9 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 34 / East Ogden Avenue
Turn left onto US 34 / East Ogden Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
North Naperville Wheaton Road
Turn left onto North Naperville Wheaton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
9.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
14.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 294 North, I 290 West: Milwaukee, Rockford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 139
Toward I 294 North, I 290 West: Milwaukee, Rock...
9
14.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 294 North, I 290 West: Milwaukee, Rockford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 139
Toward I 294 North, I 290 West: Milwaukee, Rock...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.64 one way
$5.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.90 | $5.80 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.25 | $6.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.69
Reagan Memorial Tollway
(11.6 mi)
$0.69
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
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Berkeley, IL
Morning in Berkeley on Tuesday
Local time
9:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
1 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
26m 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 characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' suggesting frequent changes in direction rather than a continuous highway cruise. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating surface streets for the entire 16.9 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 11.6 miles, likely on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, before transitioning to local roads. Be prepared for a more engaging driving experience with numerous intersections and potential traffic lights as you make your way through suburban Illinois.
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: 11.6 mi on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 US 34 / East Ogden Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 16.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 34 / East Ogden Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (North Naperville Wheaton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between Naperville, IL and Berkeley, IL, road signs point toward Rockford and Saint Charles Road East.
Rockford
14.2 mi in
|
~20m
Saint Charles Road East
15.9 mi in
|
~23m
About the Cities
Starting 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 26m. Total distance: 16.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m 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 11.6 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.69 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 Berkeley, 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 (US 34 / East Ogden Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (North Naperville Wheaton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Berkeley, 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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