This 169.8-mile journey from Sherman, Illinois, to Naperville, Illinois, is best suited for a single day of driving, taking approximately 2 hours and 49 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via East Andrew Road, South Sherman Boulevard, and I-55 North. With a fuel cost estimated at $26, this trip offers a straightforward drive through the Midwest. The route is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a more local and less highway-intensive experience. Plan for one stop along the way to break up the drive.
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
84.8 miles from Sherman, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 33m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
136.4 mi
2h 27m
I 55 Business
21.4 mi
23m
South Washington Street
5.3 mi
11m
Weber Road
4.1 mi
7m
South Sherman Boulevard
1.2 mi
1m
Washington Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Parkway Drive
0.2 mi
<1m
East Andrew Road
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 136.4 mi, about 2h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sherman, IL and Naperville, IL.
1
Start on Parkway Drive
0.2 mi·28 sec·Parkway Drive
2
At end of road, turn right onto IL 124
0.1 mi·20 sec·East Andrew Road
3
Turn left onto I 55 Business
1.2 mi·1 min·South Sherman Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Take the exit onto I 55 Business
21 mi·23 min·I 55 Business
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55
29 mi·31 min·I 55
Toward I 55 North: ChicagoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
107 mi·1 hr 56 min·I 55
Toward I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, PeoriaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Exit 263Toward Weber RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
233 ft·7 sec
Use the left lane.
9
Turn straight onto CH 88
4.1 mi·7 min·Weber Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on Washington Street
0.5 mi·55 sec·Washington Street
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on South Washington Street
5.3 mi·11 min·South Washington Street
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
North Washington Street
Trip Plan
Given the drive's 2 hour and 49-minute duration, departing Sherman, IL, in the morning will allow you to reach Naperville, IL, with ample time to spare. With a fuel cost of around $26, you should have no issues finding stations along I-55 North. Since this is a shorter trip with frequent turns, consider leaving a bit later if you prefer to avoid peak local traffic. The key to this route is paying close attention to navigation, especially as you move between South Sherman Boulevard and East Andrew Road before merging onto I-55 North.
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 84.8 miles from Sherman, IL, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 136.4 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 37 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.8 miles or 1h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 31m
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 Sherman, 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 Sherman, IL
This is one driving day of about 169.5 miles and 3h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Sherman, 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 55 for about 136.4 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 159.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|IL 124 / East Andrew Road
At end of road, turn right onto IL 124 / East Andrew Road
Navigation decision point
7
22.9 mi into trip|~26m in|I 55
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
8
52.3 mi into trip|~57m in|I 55
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
7
159.3 mi into trip|~2h 54m in
Take the exit toward Weber Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 263
Toward Weber Road
7
159.6 mi into trip|~2h 54m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.50 one way
$53.00 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg59 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$29.10
$58.19
premium
$4.89
$32.62
$65.24
diesel
$5.61
$37.42
$74.85
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
50.9
0
$17.80
$8.14
Efficient EV
42.4
0
$14.83
$6.78
EV Truck/SUV
67.8
0
$23.73
$10.85
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 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 Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Sherman, IL
Morning
in Sherman on Tuesday
Local time
8:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Naperville, IL
Morning
in Naperville on Tuesday
Local time
8:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
El Paso, IL
85 mi in
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
6 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 15m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
National Monument
In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and businesses and lynched two men. The event led to the founding of the National Assoc...
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...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
Free
near mile 163.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 169.8-mile route, with a 0% highway share. This means you won't be settling into long stretches of interstate cruising. Instead, anticipate a more engaging experience with numerous changes in direction as you transition between local roads and I-55 North. The lack of a 'longest stretch' figure further emphasizes the stop-and-go, turn-by-turn nature of this drive. You'll likely experience a more varied road feel as you make your way north.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 136.4 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 55 Business. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near IL 124 / East Andrew Road.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 169.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (IL 124 / East Andrew Road): Navigation decision point; at 22.9 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.3 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Sherman, IL to Naperville, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Peoria along the way.
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 15m. Total distance: 169.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 136.4 miles on I 55. 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 0.2 miles (IL 124 / East Andrew Road): Navigation decision point; at 22.9 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.3 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument and Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Naperville, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
