Origin
Naperville, IL
Late night in Naperville on Tuesday
Local time
2:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Naperville, IL to Yorkville, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 8, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
20 mi
32 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Naperville, IL
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Yorkville, IL
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Trip Overview
Naperville to Yorkville is 20 miles and takes about 36 minutes via West Ogden Avenue, IL 71, and Van Emmon Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Illinois, connecting two Midwest communities. It's primarily a surface road drive, making it easy to navigate. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a leisurely afternoon excursion without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Ogden Avenue | 12.1 mi | 22m |
| IL 71 | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Van Emmon Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| US 34 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Van Emmon Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Bridge 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 Yorkville, 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
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on IL 71
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
IL 71
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on IL 71
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
IL 71
8
Turn right onto Van Emmon Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Van Emmon Road
9
Continue on East Van Emmon Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Van Emmon Street
10
Turn left onto South Bridge Street
90 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Bridge Street
11
Arrive at destination
South Bridge Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 34 / West Ogden Avenue
Turn right onto US 34 / West Ogden Avenue
Navigation decision point
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.
3
17.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Van Emmon Road
Turn right onto Van Emmon Road
Navigation decision point
4
19.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
South Bridge Street
Turn left onto South Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.10 one way
$6.20 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Yorkville, IL
Late night in Yorkville on Tuesday
Local time
2:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°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
2 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
36m 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 drive is mostly surface roads, with only about 27% on highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 12.1 miles on West Ogden Avenue before transitioning. Expect more frequent intersections and traffic signals as you move between towns, rather than continuous high-speed cruising. The majority of your travel will be at lower speeds on local roads.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 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?
3/10
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 early in the drive near US 34 / West Ogden Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 34 / West Ogden Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (US 34 / West Ogden Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.6 miles (Van Emmon Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
711 ft
600 ft
Total Climb
44 ft
Total Descent
153 ft
Highest Point
711 ft
~4.3 mi in
Elevation Range
111 ft
About the Cities
Starting 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.
Arriving in Yorkville, IL
Full guide →Founded 1833
Top landmarks
- • Kendall County Courthouse — courthouse in Illinois, United States
- • Yorkville School — school in Yorkville, Illinois
- • Bristol Congregational Church — church building in Yorkville, Illinois, 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 36m. Total distance: 20 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (27%). Straightforward navigation.
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: near the start (US 34 / West Ogden Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (US 34 / West Ogden Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.6 miles (Van Emmon Road): Navigation decision point.
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 Yorkville, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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