Trip from Channel Lake, IL to Naperville, IL

Drive Time

1h 19m

Distance

69.1 mi

111 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min

4 AM

1h 13m ★

6 AM

1h 19m

8 AM

1h 32m

10 AM

1h 23m

12 PM

1h 22m

3 PM

1h 24m

5 PM

1h 31m

8 PM

1h 15m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Channel Lake, IL to Naperville, IL covers 69.1 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Route 173, IL 53 South, I 290 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.50 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

34.6 miles from Channel Lake, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 19m drive with frequent turns across 69.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Route 173 is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Channel Lake, IL to Naperville, IL is easy. At 1h 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Channel Lake, IL to Naperville, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Route 173	Unavailable	Refreshing
IL 53 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 290 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 355 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 34	Unavailable	Refreshing
Lisle	Unavailable	Refreshing
East Ogden Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Washington Street	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Route 173 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on the route

75 ft · 11 sec · the route

Turn left onto West IL Route 173

1.8 mi · 2 min · West IL Route 173

Turn straight

243 ft · 11 sec

Turn slight right

11 mi · 17 min

Continue straight

1.1 mi · 1 min

Continue straight

0.3 mi · 26 sec

Continue straight

0.1 mi · 7 sec

Continue straight

1.7 mi · 1 min

Continue straight

1.1 mi · 1 min

Continue straight

14 mi · 20 min

Take the ramp right toward IL 53 South

0.3 mi · 41 sec · IL 53 South

Merge slight left

4.4 mi · 5 min

Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road

7.0 mi · 9 min · I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road

Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

13 mi · 16 min · I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

Take the exit slight right toward US 34: Ogden Avenue

0.4 mi · 56 sec · US 34: Ogden Avenue

Turn right onto Lisle

154 ft · 6 sec · Lisle

Turn straight onto East Ogden Avenue

5.0 mi · 10 min · East Ogden Avenue

Turn right onto North Washington Street

49 ft · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 34.6 miles from Channel Lake, IL, or about 39m into the drive.

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 69.1 miles or 1h 19m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 34.6 miles or 39m 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 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Naperville, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Channel Lake, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Channel Lake, IL

This is one driving day of about 69.1 miles and 1h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Channel Lake, IL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 34.6 mi from Channel Lake, IL · 39m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palatine, IL

35 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.

Popular next leg

Palatine, IL to Naperville, IL

28 mi · 41m

Pacing Suggestions

Wheaton, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 69.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palatine, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.6 miles from Channel Lake, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Naperville, IL

The final approach into Naperville, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Naperville, IL.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.50 one way

$20.99 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$11.57	$23.14
premium	$4.80	$13.04	$26.09
diesel	$5.64	$15.35	$30.70

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	20.7	$7.26	$3.32
Efficient EV	17.3	$6.05	$2.76
EV Truck/SUV	27.6	$9.67	$4.42

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (67% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Channel Lake, IL

Evening in Channel Lake on Sunday

Local time

6:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Naperville, IL

Evening in Naperville on Sunday

Local time

6:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

2 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

1h 19m 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 Channel Lake, IL to Naperville, IL covers 69.1 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Route 173, IL 53 South, I 290 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 34.6 miles from Channel Lake, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.50 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.

The drive from Channel Lake, IL to Naperville, IL is easy. At 1h 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Channel Lake, IL to Naperville, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Channel Lake, IL to Naperville, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.