Origin
Burlington, IL
Evening in Burlington on Thursday
Local time
7:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burlington, IL to Naperville, IL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
53m
Distance
36.7 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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.
Burlington, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Burlington, IL to Naperville, IL covers 36.7 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, IL 47, Burlington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.3 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 36.7 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Burlington, IL to Naperville, IL covers 36.7 miles and takes about 53m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 18.5 miles in.
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 36.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.7 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
18.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward I 88 East Toll: Chicago
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 88 East Toll: Chicago
5
18.7 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
34 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
35.2 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Mill Street
Turn right onto Mill Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
36.3 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
US 34 / West Ogden Avenue
Turn left onto US 34 / West Ogden Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway | 15.3 mi | 17m |
| IL 47 | 12.4 mi | 18m |
| Burlington Road | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| Mill Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West Diehl Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Ogden Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Winfield Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
— 15.3 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, IL and Naperville, IL.
1
Start on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on CR 2
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Burlington Road
3
Enter roundabout onto IL 47
6 ft
·
0 sec
·
IL 47
4
Continue on IL 47
11 mi
·
16 min
·
IL 47
5
Continue on IL 47
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 47
6
Continue on IL 47
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
IL 47
Use the left lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 88 East Toll: Chicago
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 88; IL 110
15 mi
·
17 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.3 mi from Burlington, IL · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Burlington, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Naperville, IL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Naperville, IL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.74 one way
$11.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.06 | $14.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.10 | $16.21 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.92
Reagan Memorial Tollway
(15.3 mi)
$0.92
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.14 | $2.35 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Evening in Naperville on Thursday
Local time
7:07 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
4 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Burlington, IL to Naperville, IL covers 36.7 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, IL 47, Burlington Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.3 miles from Burlington, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 36.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.7 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Burlington, IL to Naperville, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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