Origin
Ottawa, IL
Morning in Ottawa on Sunday
Local time
9:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ottawa, IL to Naperville, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
49.9 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ottawa, IL
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 49.9-mile drive from Ottawa, IL, to Naperville, IL, takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes and is easily manageable as a single-day trip. Primarily utilizing US 6 and US 34 before transitioning to West Ogden Avenue, this route offers a highway-focused experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $8, it's an economical option for travelers within the Midwest. The journey is direct and efficient, making it a practical choice for those looking to connect these two Illinois communities without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 6 | 34 mi | 50m |
| US 34 | 10.9 mi | 19m |
| West Ogden Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| IL 71 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North 2753rd Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Green Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Lincoln Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 6
— 34 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ottawa, IL and Naperville, IL.
1
Start on IL 23; IL 71
103 ft
·
4 sec
·
La Salle Street
2
Turn slight left onto Lincoln Place
450 ft
·
24 sec
·
Lincoln Place
3
Turn left onto IL 23; IL 71
223 ft
·
10 sec
·
Columbus Street
4
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
5
Turn slight left onto Green Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Green Street
6
Continue on North 2753rd Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North 2753rd Road
7
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
8
Turn right onto US 6; IL 71
34 mi
·
50 min
·
US 6; IL 71
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on IL 71
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 71
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on US 34
11 mi
·
19 min
·
US 34
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on US 34
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Ogden Avenue
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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25 miles from Ottawa, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 49.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 23; IL 71 / Columbus Street
Turn left onto IL 23; IL 71 / Columbus Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 6; IL 71
Turn right onto US 6; IL 71
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
49.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
North Washington Street
Turn left onto North Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.80 one way
$15.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.57 | $17.13 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.60 | $19.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.02 | $22.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.19 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Naperville, IL
Morning in Naperville on Sunday
Local time
9:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Mostly Cloudy then Widespread Fog
ESE 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 8:50PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 8:50PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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
18 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
1h 20m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a drive that is 92% highway, offering a swift and uninterrupted journey for most of its 49.9 miles. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 34 miles along US 6, allowing for a steady pace. This route prioritizes efficiency, with minimal deviations from major roadways. Expect a consistent driving experience that focuses on getting you from Ottawa to Naperville smoothly, rather than offering varied scenery.
92% 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: 34 mi on US 6.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 6 and US 34. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near IL 23; IL 71 / Columbus Street.
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 1h 20m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (IL 23; IL 71 / Columbus Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Ottawa, IL
Full guide →Ottawa is one of many towns in the Illinois River Valley of Northern Illinois.
Arriving 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 1h 20m. Total distance: 49.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34 miles on US 6. 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: at 0.1 miles (IL 23; IL 71 / Columbus Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: 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 Naperville, 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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