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Trip from Shorewood, IL to Naperville, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

35m

Distance

21.2 mi

34 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 33m ★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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village in Troy Township, Will County, Illinois, United States

Shorewood, IL

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Trip Overview

Spanning just 21.2 miles, this quick trip between Shorewood and Naperville is an efficient journey through the Illinois Midwest. You can easily complete the drive in about 35 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $3, it is an economical route that requires no overnight stays. The path primarily utilizes I-55, Weber Road, and South Washington Street to bridge these two communities. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a local visit, the straightforward nature of this drive ensures you will arrive at your destination with minimal fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 10 mi 11m
South Washington Street 5.3 mi 11m
Weber Road 4.1 mi 7m
East Jefferson Street 0.6 mi 1m
Washington Street 0.5 mi <1m
West Jefferson Street 0.1 mi <1m
Summer Street 0.1 mi <1m
North Washington Street — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: I 55 — 10 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shorewood, IL and Naperville, IL.

1

Start on Summer Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Summer Street
2

Turn right onto US 52

0.1 mi · 19 sec · West Jefferson Street
3

Continue on US 52

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Jefferson Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Turn left

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 55 North: Chicago Use the left lane.
5

Merge onto I 55

10.0 mi · 11 min · I 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 263 Toward Weber Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork

233 ft · 7 sec
Use the left lane.
8

Turn straight onto CH 88

4.1 mi · 7 min · Weber Road
Use the left lane.
9

Continue on Washington Street

0.5 mi · 55 sec · Washington Street
Use the left lane.
10

Continue on South Washington Street

5.3 mi · 11 min · South Washington Street
Use the left lane.
11

Arrive at destination

North Washington Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 52 / West Jefferson Street

Turn right onto US 52 / West Jefferson Street

Navigation decision point

6
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in

Turn left toward I 55 North: Chicago

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 55 North: Chicago
5
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 55

Merge onto I 55

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
11 mi into trip | ~14m 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
11.3 mi into trip | ~14m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.31 one way

$6.63 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $3.64 $7.28
premium $4.89 $4.08 $8.16
diesel $5.61 $4.68 $9.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.4 0 $2.23 $1.02
Efficient EV 5.3 0 $1.85 $0.85
EV Truck/SUV 8.5 0 $2.97 $1.36

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.

Forecast as of Apr 21, 2026

Origin

Shorewood, IL

Late night in Shorewood on Tuesday

Local time

3:50 AM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 4:39PM CDT until April 29 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 4:38PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Destination

Naperville, IL

Late night in Naperville on Tuesday

Local time

3:50 AM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 10 to 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 4:39PM CDT until April 29 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 4:38PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

35m 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?

Expect a mixed driving experience that transitions from interstate speeds to local corridors. You will spend about 47% of your time on highways, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 10 miles on I-55. The personality of the road shifts as you exit the interstate and move onto Weber Road and South Washington Street. This combination offers a blend of fast-paced travel and the more controlled environment of local surface streets. Being behind the wheel here is a functional experience, moving you smoothly through the regional landscape without any technical or overly challenging terrain.

47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10 mi on I 55.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 52 / West Jefferson Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 21.2 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.1 miles (US 52 / West Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

710 ft 577 ft

Total Climb

167 ft

Total Descent

35 ft

Highest Point

710 ft

~21.2 mi in

Elevation Range

132 ft

About the Cities

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 35m. Total distance: 21.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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.

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 (US 52 / West Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (I 55): 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.

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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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