This 65.7-mile drive from Streator, IL to Naperville, IL is an easy one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 48 minutes. Primarily traveling on US 6 and US 34, with some time on 1st Avenue, this route keeps you on familiar roads for most of the way. With a fuel cost estimated at just $10, it's an economical journey through the Midwest. This is a straightforward drive, perfect for a quick hop between Illinois towns without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
32.8 miles from Streator, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 6
34 mi
50m
1st Avenue
12.5 mi
21m
US 34
10.9 mi
19m
West Ogden Avenue
2 mi
3m
North Bloomington Street
1.2 mi
2m
South Park Street
1.1 mi
2m
IL 71
0.9 mi
1m
East Main Street
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 6
— 34 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Streator, IL and Naperville, IL.
1
Start on IL 18
49 ft·8 sec·East Main Street
2
Turn left onto IL 23
0.1 mi·18 sec·South Bloomington Street
3
Turn left onto East Bridge Street
368 ft·14 sec·East Bridge Street
4
Turn left onto IL 23
1.1 mi·2 min·South Park Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Turn straight onto IL 23
1.2 mi·2 min·North Bloomington Street
6
Continue on IL 23
12 mi·21 min·1st Avenue
7
Turn straight onto IL 23
0.1 mi·17 sec·West Moore Street
8
Continue on IL 23
0.7 mi·1 min·East 17th Road
9
Continue on IL 23; IL 71
0.1 mi·23 sec·Columbus Street
10
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.8 mi·1 min·East Main Street
11
Turn slight left onto Green Street
0.4 mi·42 sec·Green Street
12
Continue on North 2753rd Road
0.6 mi·1 min·North 2753rd Road
13
Turn left
0.2 mi·26 sec
14
Turn right onto US 6; IL 71
34 mi·50 min·US 6; IL 71
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on IL 71
0.9 mi·1 min·IL 71
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on US 34
11 mi·19 min·US 34
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on US 34
2.0 mi·3 min·West Ogden Avenue
18
Turn left onto North Washington Street
50 ft·1 sec·North Washington Street
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
North Washington Street
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour and 48-minute duration, this trip offers a lot of flexibility. You can depart whenever suits you best, whether it's a morning start or an afternoon cruise. Since there are no designated stops in the data, consider making a brief stop for fuel or a stretch break, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $10 estimate is based on the total mileage, and it’s always good practice to be prepared, especially when traveling on highways like US 6.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 32.8 miles from Streator, IL, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34 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 14 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.8 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 29m
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 Streator, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Streator, IL
This is one driving day of about 65.7 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Streator, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 6 for about 34 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 65.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|IL 23 / South Bloomington Street
Turn left onto IL 23 / South Bloomington Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|East Bridge Street
Turn left onto East Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|IL 23 / South Park Street
Turn left onto IL 23 / South Park Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
17.9 mi into trip|~32m in|US 6; IL 71
Turn right onto US 6; IL 71
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
65.7 mi into trip|~1h 48m in|North Washington Street
Turn left onto North Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.27 one way
$20.54 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$11.28
$22.56
premium
$4.89
$12.64
$25.29
diesel
$5.61
$14.51
$29.01
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.7
0
$6.90
$3.15
Efficient EV
16.4
0
$5.75
$2.63
EV Truck/SUV
26.3
0
$9.20
$4.20
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Streator, IL
Late night
in Streator on Tuesday
Local time
4:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Naperville, IL
Late night
in Naperville on Tuesday
Local time
4:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 15 to 20 mph32% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 12:41PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 12:41PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
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
14 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 48m 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 65.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for about 70% of this journey. You'll spend a good portion of your time on US 6, which offers the longest uninterrupted stretch at 34 miles. The road is likely to feel consistent, with limited changes in scenery as you progress. While not a winding scenic byway, this route prioritizes direct travel on well-maintained highways, making for a predictable driving experience.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 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 1st Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 23 / South Bloomington Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 48m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 23 / South Bloomington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (IL 23 / South Park Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
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: near the start (IL 23 / South Bloomington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (IL 23 / South Park Street): 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.
