This 236.4-mile drive from Oblong, IL to Naperville, IL is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can comfortably be completed in a single day. Expect to spend about 4 hours and 58 minutes on the road, with an estimated fuel cost of $37. The route primarily utilizes I-57, IL-130, and US-45, making it a familiar Midwest driving experience. With only one recommended stop and the longest stretch covering 128.3 miles, this trip is ideal for those looking for an efficient transit between two points within Illinois.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
118.2 miles from Oblong, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 30m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
128.3 mi
2h 17m
IL 130
34.1 mi
50m
US 45
18.2 mi
25m
Veterans Memorial Tollway
18.1 mi
20m
East 1050th Avenue
12.1 mi
18m
Illinois Route 16
5.3 mi
7m
East Ogden Avenue
5.1 mi
10m
Lincoln Highway
3.8 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 128.3 mi, about 2h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oblong, IL and Naperville, IL.
1
Start on CH 1
56 ft·3 sec·North Range Street
2
Turn right onto IL 33
0.5 mi·44 sec·East Main Street
3
Continue on IL 33
12 mi·18 min·East 1050th Avenue
4
Turn right onto IL 130
34 mi·50 min·IL 130
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto IL 16
2.5 mi·4 min·Lincoln Avenue
6
Continue on IL 16
5.3 mi·7 min·Illinois Route 16
7
Continue on IL 16
0.4 mi·38 sec·Charleston Avenue East
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I-57 North: Champaign
9
Merge onto I 57
128 mi·2 hr 17 min·I 57
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·42 sec
Exit 318Toward Bourbonnais Parkway
11
Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway
0.6 mi·1 min·Bourbonnais Parkway
12
Turn right onto US 45; US 52
18 mi·25 min·US 45; US 52
13
Turn left onto West Steger Road
0.2 mi·54 sec·West Steger Road
14
Turn right onto Wolf Road
2.3 mi·4 min·Wolf Road
15
Turn left onto US 30
3.8 mi·5 min·Lincoln Highway
16
Continue on US 30
0.3 mi·26 sec·East Maple Street
17
Continue on US 30
442 ft·10 sec·West Lincoln Highway
18
Turn right onto North Cedar Road
2.4 mi·5 min·North Cedar Road
19
Turn left onto US 6
0.2 mi·18 sec·Maple Road
20
Take the ramp
0.6 mi·57 sec
Toward I 355 Toll North: West SuburbsUse the right lane.
21
Merge onto I 355
18 mi·20 min·Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 20BToward US 34: Ogden AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork
76 ft·4 sec
Toward US 34: LisleUse the left lane.
24
Turn left onto US 34
5.1 mi·10 min·East Ogden Avenue
25
Turn right onto North Washington Street
50 ft·1 sec·North Washington Street
26
Arrive at destination
North Washington Street
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour and 58-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Oblong to maximize your daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic as you approach Naperville. The route is manageable for a single day trip, with only one recommended stop, so you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 128.3-mile stretch on I-57, as services might be more spread out. Planning for a brief rest stop around the halfway point will help keep you alert and ensure a comfortable journey.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 118.2 miles from Oblong, IL, or about 2h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 128.3 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 52 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.2 miles or 2h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Naperville, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Oblong, 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 Oblong, IL
This is one driving day of about 236.4 miles and 4h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Oblong, 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 I 57 for about 128.3 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 183.8 and 231.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
183.8 mi into trip|~3h 40m in
Take the exit toward Bourbonnais Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 318
Toward Bourbonnais Parkway
5
212.2 mi into trip|~4h 25m in
Take the ramp toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
5
212.8 mi into trip|~4h 26m in|I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge onto I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
230.9 mi into trip|~4h 47m in
Take the exit toward US 34: Ogden Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 20B
Toward US 34: Ogden Avenue
8
231.2 mi into trip|~4h 47m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 34: Lisle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 34: Lisle
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.96 one way
$73.92 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg83 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$40.58
$81.16
premium
$4.89
$45.49
$90.99
diesel
$5.61
$52.19
$104.39
Estimated Tolls: $1.27
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(18.1 mi)$1.27
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
$37
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
70.9
0
$24.82
$11.35
Efficient EV
59.1
0
$20.69
$9.46
EV Truck/SUV
94.6
1
$33.10
$15.13
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 20, 2026
Origin
Oblong, IL
Late night
in Oblong on Tuesday
Local time
3:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Naperville, IL
Late night
in Naperville on Tuesday
Local time
3:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
8 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
4h 58m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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...
21 mi from route
~52 min detour
Free
near mile 203.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
The character of this drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 79% of the journey taking place on faster roads. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I-57, which forms the longest uninterrupted stretch at 128.3 miles, offering a consistent pace. While the route includes other highways like IL-130 and US-45, they maintain the highway feel, ensuring a relatively smooth and predictable driving experience. This profile suggests a drive where getting to your destination efficiently is the main goal, rather than leisurely sightseeing.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 128.3 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and IL 130. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 183.8 miles in.
Driving Effort5/10
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 236.4 miles you will encounter 17 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 183.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 212.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 212.8 miles (I 355 / Veterans 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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 58m. Total distance: 236.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 128.3 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.27 in tolls one way, starting with Veterans 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 183.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 212.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 212.8 miles (I 355 / Veterans 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.
Possible but tiring. At 5.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 10.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Naperville, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
