Origin
Rockdale, IL
Late night in Rockdale on Wednesday
Local time
5:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockdale, IL to Naperville, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 29, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
20.7 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockdale, IL
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Naperville, IL
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Trip Overview
Rockdale to Naperville is 20.7 miles and takes about 42m via Weber Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Midwest region, connecting two Illinois communities. It's a straightforward trip primarily on surface roads, making it ideal for a quick errand or a simple commute. You won't encounter any significant highway driving, keeping the pace relaxed and predictable. Plan for a drive that's easy to navigate and doesn't require extensive preparation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Weber Road | 10.8 mi | 20m |
| South Washington Street | 5.3 mi | 11m |
| South Larkin Avenue | 3.6 mi | 7m |
| Meadow Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Midland Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Washington Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Weber Road
— 10.8 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockdale, IL and Naperville, IL.
1
Start on Midland Avenue
319 ft
·
14 sec
·
Midland Avenue
2
Turn left onto Meadow Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Meadow Avenue
3
Turn right onto IL 7
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Larkin Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on CH 88
11 mi
·
20 min
·
Weber Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on Washington Street
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Washington Street
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on South Washington Street
5.3 mi
·
11 min
·
South Washington Street
Use the left lane.
7
Arrive at destination
North Washington Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 15.4 — 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
|
Meadow Avenue
Turn left onto Meadow Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
IL 7 / South Larkin Avenue
Turn right onto IL 7 / South Larkin Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
15.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
South Washington Street
Continue onto South Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.23 one way
$6.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.37 | $3.56 | $7.12 |
| premium | $4.88 | $3.98 | $7.95 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-27.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
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
Naperville, IL
Late night in Naperville on Wednesday
Local time
5:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°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
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
42m 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 route is entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway driving. You'll spend the entire 42 minutes navigating local streets. The longest continuous stretch without a turn is 10.8 miles on Weber Road. Expect a consistent driving experience with numerous intersections and traffic signals as you pass through developed areas.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.8 mi on Weber Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Meadow Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Rockdale, IL to Naperville, IL is easy. At 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Meadow Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (IL 7 / South Larkin Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles (South Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Rockdale, IL
Full guide →Arriving 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.
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 42m. Total distance: 20.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.8 miles on Weber Road. 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 (Meadow Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (IL 7 / South Larkin Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles (South Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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