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Trip from Naperville, IL to Lynwood, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

31m

Distance

16.1 mi

26 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 29m ★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Lynwood, IL, IL

Lynwood, IL

Mike Tyurin

Trip Overview

Naperville to Lynwood is 16.1 miles and takes about 31 minutes via West Ogden Avenue and US 34, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a drive characterized by frequent turns and local road segments rather than a straight shot on the highway. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transit or as part of a larger regional exploration, offering a straightforward path between these two suburban locales.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Ogden Avenue 12.1 mi 22m
US 34 2.6 mi 4m
Chicago Road 0.6 mi 1m
West Washington Street 0.3 mi 1m
East Rickard Drive 0.2 mi 1m
Madison Street 0.2 mi <1m
Edythe Street <0.1 mi <1m
North Washington Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: West Ogden Avenue — 12.1 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Naperville, IL and Lynwood, IL.

1

Start on North Washington Street

50 ft · 5 sec · North Washington Street
2

Turn right onto US 34

1.9 mi · 3 min · West Ogden Avenue
3

Turn left onto US 34

10 mi · 18 min · West Ogden Avenue
Use the left lane.
4

Continue on US 34

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 34
Use the left lane.
5

Continue on US 34

303 ft · 9 sec · US 34
6

Turn right onto US 34

0.6 mi · 1 min · Chicago Road
Use the right lane.
7

Continue on US 34

420 ft · 12 sec · Madison Street
8

Keep slight right at fork onto US 34

386 ft · 16 sec · Madison Street
9

Turn straight onto US 34

0.3 mi · 1 min · West Washington Street
10

Turn left onto US 34

1.4 mi · 2 min · US 34
11

Continue on US 34

0.5 mi · 51 sec · US 34
12

Turn right onto East Rickard Drive

0.2 mi · 1 min · East Rickard Drive
13

Turn left onto Edythe Street

307 ft · 13 sec · Edythe Street
14

Arrive at destination

Edythe Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 16 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
1.9 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 34 / West Ogden Avenue

Turn left onto US 34 / West Ogden Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
12.9 mi into trip | ~23m in | US 34 / Chicago Road

Turn right onto US 34 / Chicago Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
13.5 mi into trip | ~25m in | US 34 / Madison Street

Keep slight right at fork onto US 34 / Madison Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
13.9 mi into trip | ~26m in | US 34

Turn left onto US 34

Navigation decision point

5
16 mi into trip | ~31m in | Edythe Street

Turn left onto Edythe Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.52 one way

$5.03 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.76 $5.53
premium $4.89 $3.10 $6.20
diesel $5.61 $3.55 $7.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 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 4.8 0 $1.69 $0.77
Efficient EV 4 0 $1.41 $0.64
EV Truck/SUV 6.4 0 $2.25 $1.03

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Naperville, IL

Late night in Naperville on Sunday

Local time

5:26 AM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lynwood, IL

Late night in Lynwood on Sunday

Local time

5:26 AM

CDT

Current temp

70°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

19 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

31m 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 classified as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' with only 16% of the journey on highways. You'll spend most of your time navigating West Ogden Avenue, US 34, and Chicago Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.1 miles on West Ogden Avenue, offering a brief period of consistent travel before transitioning back to more complex intersections. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with numerous turns and traffic lights as you make your way through local communities.

Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.1 mi on West Ogden Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near US 34 / West Ogden Avenue.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 16.1 miles you will encounter 7 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 1.9 miles (US 34 / West Ogden Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (US 34 / Chicago Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles (US 34 / Madison Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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 31m. Total distance: 16.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (16%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.1 miles on West Ogden Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 1.9 miles (US 34 / West Ogden Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (US 34 / Chicago Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles (US 34 / Madison Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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 Lynwood, 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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