Origin
Sycamore, IL
Morning in Sycamore on Tuesday
Local time
8:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sycamore, IL to Naperville, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
40.9 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sycamore, IL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip between Sycamore and Naperville, you are looking at a manageable 40.9-mile transit across the Illinois Midwest. Expect to spend about 53 minutes behind the wheel, making this an easy day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $6, it is a highly economical route for a quick commute or visit. You will navigate a combination of local roads and the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway to reach your destination. Since both cities are located within the same state and region, you won't have to worry about major shifts in geography or climate. It is a straightforward drive that functions best as a simple, direct connection between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway | 30.4 mi | 34m |
| South Peace Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| North Peace Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| DeKalb Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Mill Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West Diehl Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Ogden Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Winfield Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
— 30.4 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sycamore, IL and Naperville, IL.
1
Start on IL 64
24 ft
·
8 sec
·
West State Street
2
Turn left onto Somonauk Street
416 ft
·
10 sec
·
Somonauk Street
3
Turn right onto West Elm Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Elm Street
4
Continue on DeKalb Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
DeKalb Avenue
5
Turn left onto South Peace Road
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South Peace Road
6
Continue on North Peace Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Peace Road
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 88 Toll East: Chicago
8
Merge onto I 88; IL 110
30 mi
·
34 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 125
Toward Winfield Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Winfield Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Winfield Road
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto West Diehl Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Diehl Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Mill Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mill Street
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto US 34
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Ogden Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto North Washington Street
50 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Washington Street
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
North Washington Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.4 miles from Sycamore, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 39.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Somonauk Street
Turn left onto Somonauk Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Elm Street
Turn right onto West Elm Street
Navigation decision point
5
7.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge onto I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
38.2 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward Winfield Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 125
Toward Winfield Road
6
39.4 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Mill Street
Turn right onto Mill Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.39 one way
$12.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.87 | $15.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.83
Reagan Memorial Tollway
(30.4 mi)
$1.83
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$2
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.29 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 Tuesday
Local time
8:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
2 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
53m 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 trip is defined by its turn-heavy local nature, requiring you to stay alert through several changes in direction. While you will spend a significant portion of your time on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, the route features a 30.4-mile stretch that serves as the longest uninterrupted segment of the journey. Because the highway share is 0 percent of the total distance, you should anticipate a drive that prioritizes local navigation over long-distance interstate cruising. The character of the road shifts as you transition from local surface streets like North and South Peace Road onto the tollway. Expect a mix of technical maneuvering and steady highway driving that keeps you engaged from start to finish.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.4 mi on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Somonauk 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 40.9 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (Somonauk Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
908 ft
700 ft
Total Climb
54 ft
Total Descent
208 ft
Highest Point
908 ft
~5.8 mi in
Elevation Range
208 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Sycamore, IL
Full guide →Founded 1835
Sycamore is a city in the Kishwaukee Valley, located in Northern Illinois with a population of about 17,188.
Top landmarks
- • DeKalb County Courthouse — local government building in the United States
- • Sycamore Historic District — historic district in Sycamore, Illinois
- • Chicago and Northwestern Depot — railway station in Sycamore, the United States of America
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 53m. Total distance: 40.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.4 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.83 in tolls one way, starting with Reagan Memorial Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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: near the start (Somonauk Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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