Origin
Naperville, IL
Late night in Naperville on Tuesday
Local time
5:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Naperville, IL to Prophetstown, 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
2h 2m
Distance
104.7 mi
168 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 53m
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6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prophetstown, IL
Sergei Starostin
Trip Overview
Naperville to Prophetstown is 104.7 miles and takes about 2 hours and 2 minutes via the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, with a fuel budget near $16 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 plenty of turns, making it more engaging than a straight interstate cruise. With only a day needed, you can easily fit this trip into a weekend or even as a day excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.3 miles from Naperville, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway | 80.4 mi | 1h 27m |
| Moline Road | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 7.8 mi | 8m |
| Bishop Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| East Commercial Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| 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
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Naperville, IL and Prophetstown, IL.
1
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: Aurora
Use 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: DeKalb
Use 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
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Exit 41
11
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 30: Clinton, Rock Falls, Sterling
12
Turn left
132 ft
·
7 sec
13
Continue on Moline Road
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Moline Road
14
Continue on East Commercial Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Commercial Street
15
Turn left onto IL 78
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Bishop Road
16
Continue on IL 78
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Johnson Drive
17
Continue on IL 78
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
West 2nd Street
18
Turn right onto IL 78
292 ft
·
5 sec
·
Washington Street
19
Arrive at destination
IL 78
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 2-hour duration, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Naperville in the morning allows you to arrive in Prophetstown with ample time to explore before heading back. While there are no mandatory stops noted, be aware that the route includes a significant amount of turns, so staying attentive to navigation is key. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially since the longest stretch on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway is 80.4 miles, and plan for a fuel stop if needed before embarking on the local road segments.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.3 miles from Naperville, IL, or about 1h 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 23 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.3 miles or 1h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Prophetstown, 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 104.7 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Naperville, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.3 miles from Naperville, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.4 miles.
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 95 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 104.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
8
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
91.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
Take the exit toward US 30: Clinton, Rock Falls, Sterling
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 30: Clinton, Rock Falls, Sterling
5
104.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 2m in
|
IL 78 / Washington Street
Turn right onto IL 78 / Washington Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.37 one way
$32.74 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.97 | $35.94 |
| premium | $4.89 | $20.15 | $40.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.12 | $46.23 |
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
$16
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.4 | 0 | $10.99 | $5.03 |
| Efficient EV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.16 | $4.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.9 | 0 | $14.66 | $6.70 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
Prophetstown, IL
Late night in Prophetstown on Tuesday
Local time
5:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live 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
2 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
2h 2m 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.
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...
28 mi from route
~71 min detour
Free
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with a highway share of 0%, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets and county roads for the majority of the journey. The longest continuous stretch without a significant turn is 80.4 miles along the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway. As you progress, the road will transition from the tollway to Moline Road and the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, introducing more frequent turns and potentially slower speeds as you approach your destination in Prophetstown.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 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 2.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 2m 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 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; at 13.9 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Prophetstown, IL, road signs point toward Rock Falls and Sterling.
Rock Falls
91.2 mi in
|
~1h 42m
Sterling
91.2 mi in
|
~1h 42m
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 2h 2m. Total distance: 104.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
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, 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 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; at 13.9 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Prophetstown, 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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