Oquawka to Naperville is 201 miles and takes about 3 hours 50 minutes via IL 110, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Midwest, primarily traversing Illinois. It's a straightforward, mostly highway trip, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a direct connection between these two points. You'll spend the bulk of your time on main roads, so expect a relatively quick transit.
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
100.7 miles from Oquawka, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 57m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
IL 110
125 mi
2h 16m
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
58.7 mi
1h 5m
Schuyler Street
15 mi
22m
Mill Street
1.1 mi
2m
West Diehl Road
0.7 mi
1m
West Ogden Avenue
0.4 mi
<1m
Winfield Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Broadway
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
IL 110
— 125 mi, about 2h 16m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~862 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,082
Quietest
2 AM
~96 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 34 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 Oquawka, IL and Naperville, IL.
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Start on IL 164
15 mi·22 min·Schuyler Street
2
Continue on IL 164
0.1 mi·9 sec·Broadway
3
Turn left onto US 34; US 67; IL 110; IL 164
20 mi·24 min·Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
4
Keep slight right at fork onto IL 110
32 mi·34 min·Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island
5
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 110
6.3 mi·6 min·Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Toward I 80 West: Des Moines
6
Take the exit onto IL 110
125 mi·2 hr 16 min·IL 110
Exit 4BToward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock FallsUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Exit 125Toward Winfield RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Winfield Road
0.2 mi·26 sec·Winfield Road
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto West Diehl Road
0.7 mi·1 min·West Diehl Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Mill Street
1.1 mi·2 min·Mill Street
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto US 34
0.4 mi·48 sec·West Ogden Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto North Washington Street
50 ft·1 sec·North Washington Street
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
North Washington Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3 hour 50 minute estimated drive time, leaving in the morning is ideal to allow for flexibility. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as the route is estimated to cost around $31 for gas. The longest continuous stretch is 125 miles on IL 110, so plan your refueling before you hit that segment if you prefer not to push the limits.
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 100.7 miles from Oquawka, IL, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 125 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 44 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.7 miles or 1h 57m 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 7m
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 Oquawka, 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 Oquawka, IL
This is one driving day of about 201.4 miles and 3h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Oquawka, 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 IL 110 for about 125 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 100.7 miles from Oquawka, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before IL 110 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 125 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 35.5 and 200 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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35.5 mi into trip|~46m in|IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island
5
67.5 mi into trip|~1h 21m in|IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway toward I 80 West: Des Moines
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 80 West: Des Moines
8
73.8 mi into trip|~1h 28m in|IL 110
Take the exit onto IL 110 toward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4B
Toward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Fa...
7
198.8 mi into trip|~3h 44m in
Take the exit toward Winfield Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 125
Toward Winfield Road
6
200 mi into trip|~3h 46m in|Mill Street
Turn right onto Mill Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.74 one way
$59.48 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$32.83
$65.67
premium
$4.72
$37.39
$74.79
diesel
$4.80
$38.03
$76.06
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60.4
0
$21.15
$9.67
Efficient EV
50.4
0
$17.62
$8.06
EV Truck/SUV
80.6
1
$28.20
$12.89
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Oquawka, IL
Late night
in Oquawka on Monday
Local time
5:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Partly Cloudy
NE 5 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 8:38PM CDT until July 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 8:17PM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Destination
Naperville, IL
Late night
in Naperville on Monday
Local time
5:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Smoke
NE 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 8:38PM CDT until July 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 8:17PM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
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
1 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
3h 50m 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...
28 mi from route
~71 min detour
Free
near mile 201.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is predominantly highway driving, with 91% of the route on higher-speed roads. You'll experience a stretch of 125 miles on IL 110 before transitioning to surface roads like Schuyler Street closer to your destination. Expect a consistent cruising experience for the majority of the drive, with fewer complex intersections until you approach Naperville.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 125 mi on IL 110.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IL 110 and Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 35.5 miles in near IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway.
Driving Effort6/10
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 201.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 35.5 miles (IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67.5 miles (IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 73.8 miles (IL 110): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
900 ft553 ft
Total Climb
574 ft
Total Descent
417 ft
Highest Point
900 ft
~158.3 mi in
Elevation Range
347 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Oquawka, IL and Naperville, IL, road signs point toward Rock Island and Rock Falls.
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 3h 50m. Total distance: 201.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 125 miles on IL 110. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Naperville, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 35.5 miles (IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67.5 miles (IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 73.8 miles (IL 110): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Naperville, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
