Origin
Yorkville, IL
Afternoon in Yorkville on Sunday
Local time
4:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yorkville, IL to Naperville, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
19.9 mi
32 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yorkville, IL
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Trip Overview
Yorkville to Naperville is 19.9 miles and takes about 36m via US 34/IL 71/West Ogden Avenue, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Illinois, making it a convenient local excursion. You'll encounter a drive that's primarily on well-maintained highways, offering a straightforward journey. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick day trip or as part of a larger regional exploration in the Midwest.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 34 | 10.9 mi | 19m |
| IL 71 | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| West Ogden Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| Van Emmon Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| East Van Emmon Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Bridge Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 34
— 10.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yorkville, IL and Naperville, IL.
1
Start on South Bridge Street
90 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Bridge Street
2
Turn right onto East Van Emmon Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Van Emmon Street
3
Continue on Van Emmon Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Van Emmon Road
4
Turn left onto IL 71
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
IL 71
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on IL 71
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 71
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 34
11 mi
·
19 min
·
US 34
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 34
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Ogden Avenue
8
Turn left onto North Washington Street
50 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Washington Street
Use the left lane.
9
Arrive at destination
North Washington Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.9 — 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
|
East Van Emmon Street
Turn right onto East Van Emmon Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
IL 71
Turn left onto IL 71
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
19.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
North Washington Street
Turn left onto North Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.11 one way
$6.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.42 | $6.83 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 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 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.27 |
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
Afternoon in Naperville on Sunday
Local time
4:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°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
17 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
36m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 78% of the 19.9 miles on faster roads. You'll spend a significant portion of your travel time on US 34, including a continuous stretch of 10.9 miles. The route incorporates IL 71 and West Ogden Avenue, suggesting a transition from more rural highway to potentially more developed areas as you approach Naperville. Expect a fairly direct and efficient drive, characteristic of many Midwestern highway corridors.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on US 34.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 34 and IL 71. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Van Emmon Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Yorkville, IL to Naperville, IL is easy. At 36m with 78% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Van Emmon Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (IL 71): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.9 miles (North Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 36m. Total distance: 19.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on US 34. 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 (East Van Emmon Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (IL 71): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.9 miles (North Washington 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.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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