Naperville to Moline is 137.8 miles and takes about 2h 42m via Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest and offering a straightforward drive. With a short duration and minimal highway time, it's ideal for a single-day excursion. You'll encounter mostly surface roads, making it a relaxed pace for most travelers.
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
68.9 miles from Naperville, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 18m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
80.4 mi
1h 27m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
38.9 mi
41m
IL 92
6.1 mi
15m
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
5.4 mi
5m
IL 5
3.7 mi
4m
Mill Street
1.1 mi
2m
West Diehl Road
0.6 mi
1m
Winfield Road
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
— 80.4 mi, about 1h 27m
Traffic on I-88
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~599 veh/hr typical
· worst 901
Quietest
2 AM
~75 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 78 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 Naperville, IL and Moline, IL.
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Start on North Washington Street
50 ft·5 sec·North Washington Street
2
Turn right onto US 34
0.4 mi·45 sec·West Ogden Avenue
3
Turn right onto Mill Street
1.1 mi·2 min·Mill Street
4
Turn left onto West Diehl Road
0.6 mi·1 min·West Diehl Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Winfield Road
0.4 mi·59 sec·Winfield Road
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward I 88 West: AuroraUse the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 88; IL 110
11 mi·12 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 88; IL 110
69 mi·1 hr 14 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Toward I 88 Toll West, IL 47: DeKalbUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 88; IL 110
1.1 mi·1 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10
Continue on I 88; IL 110
38 mi·40 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Exit 41
11
Continue on I 88; IL 92; IL 110
5.4 mi·5 min·Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
12
Continue on IL 5; IL 92
3.7 mi·4 min·IL 5; IL 92
13
Take the exit onto IL 92
6.1 mi·15 min·IL 92
Toward IL 84 North, IL 92 West: Silvis
14
Turn left onto 19th Street
359 ft·12 sec·19th Street
15
Turn right onto 5th Avenue
0.2 mi·39 sec·5th Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
5th Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 42m drive time, starting in the morning is recommended to allow for flexibility. You'll only need one stop on this route, so plan it around the 80.4-mile stretch on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway. The fuel cost is estimated at $21, so ensure you have enough before departing Naperville. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the advantage of a flexible schedule for departure and any brief pauses you might want to take.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.9 miles from Naperville, IL, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.4 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 30 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.9 miles or 1h 18m 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 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Moline, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Naperville, 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 Naperville, IL
This is one driving day of about 137.8 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Naperville, 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 Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway for about 80.4 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 131.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.4 mi into trip|~3m in|West Diehl Road
Turn left onto West Diehl Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.5 mi into trip|~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 88 West: Aurora
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 88 West: Aurora
5
2.9 mi into trip|~6m in|I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge onto I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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13.9 mi into trip|~19m in|I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway toward I 88 Toll West, IL 47: DeKalb
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 88 Toll West, IL 47: DeKalb
5
131.4 mi into trip|~2h 26m in|IL 92
Take the exit onto IL 92 toward IL 84 North, IL 92 West: Silvis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IL 84 North, IL 92 West: Silvis
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.36 one way
$42.73 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$23.43
$46.85
premium
$4.93
$26.74
$53.47
diesel
$5.60
$30.38
$60.75
Estimated Tolls: $4.83
Reagan Memorial Tollway
(80.4 mi)$4.83
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
$21
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.3
0
$14.47
$6.61
Efficient EV
34.5
0
$12.06
$5.51
EV Truck/SUV
55.1
0
$19.29
$8.82
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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 Sep 4, 2026
Origin
Naperville, IL
Night
in Naperville on Saturday
Local time
11:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Sunny
SSE 5 to 15 mph12% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued September 4 at 2:49PM CDT until September 5 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued September 4 at 2:49PM CDT until September 5 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Destination
Moline, IL
Night
in Moline on Saturday
Local time
11:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
95°F
Sunny
SW 10 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued September 4 at 2:49PM CDT until September 5 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued September 4 at 2:49PM CDT until September 5 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
62°F
Walnut, IL
69 mi in
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
4 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
2h 42m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly surface roads, with only about 11% spent on highways. You'll experience a long stretch of 80.4 miles on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway before transitioning. Expect a change in pace as you move from the tollway to IL 92, likely noticing more local traffic and intersections.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 80.4 mi on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near West Diehl Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 42m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (West Diehl Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): 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.
Moline is one of the Quad Cities in Western Illinois. Moline's downtown serves as one of the civic and recreational hubs of the Quad Cities; many events take place at the 12,000-seat TaxSlayer Center (formerly known as The MARK of the Quad Cities and iWireless Center) and at John Deere Commons.
Top landmarks
•LeClaire Hotel — building in Moline, Illinois, United States
•Moline Downtown Commercial Historic District — historic district in Illinois, United States
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 80.4 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.83 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.
Yes — we found about 6 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: at 1.4 miles (West Diehl Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Moline, IL before heading back.
