Origin
Chicago Lawn, IL
Late night in Chicago Lawn on Friday
Local time
3:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chicago Lawn, IL to Naperville, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
33.4 mi
54 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chicago Lawn, IL
Otoniel Alvarado
Trip Overview
The drive from Chicago Lawn, IL to Naperville, IL covers 33.4 miles and takes about 51m 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, Eisenhower Expressway, South Cicero Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.1 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 33.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 51m drive with frequent turns across 33.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
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 13.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 33.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (West Flournoy Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue
Turn right onto IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
9.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
West Flournoy Street
Turn left onto West Flournoy Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
9.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the ramp toward I 290 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 290 West
9
17.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway toward I 88 West Toll, I 294 South Toll: Aurora, Indiana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 15A
Toward I 88 West Toll, I 294 South Toll: Aurora...
8
19.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway toward 22nd Street (Cermak Road)
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 138
Toward 22nd Street (Cermak Road)
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Chicago Lawn, IL and Naperville, IL, road signs point toward Indiana and 22Nd Street (Cermak Road).
Indiana
17.4 mi in
|
~28m
|
via I 88; IL 110
22Nd Street (Cermak Road)
19.3 mi in
|
~31m
|
via I 88; IL 110
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway | 13.1 mi | 16m |
| Eisenhower Expressway | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| South Cicero Avenue | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| West 63rd Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| North Washington Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Diehl Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Freedom Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Sacramento Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
— 13.1 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chicago Lawn, IL and Naperville, IL.
1
Start on this road
146 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto West 65th Street
496 ft
·
23 sec
·
West 65th Street
3
Turn right onto South Sacramento Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sacramento Avenue
4
Turn left onto West 63rd Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West 63rd Street
5
Turn right onto IL 50
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
South Cicero Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn left onto West Flournoy Street
320 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Flournoy Street
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 290 West
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto I 290; IL 110
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Eisenhower Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 88; IL 110
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Exit 15A
Toward I 88 West Toll, I 294 South Toll: Aurora, Indiana
Use the slight left lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 88; IL 110
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Exit 138
Toward 22nd Street (Cermak Road)
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 127
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Freedom Drive
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Freedom Drive
13
Turn right onto East Diehl Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Diehl Road
14
Turn left onto North Washington Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
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 16.7 mi from Chicago Lawn, IL · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.7 miles from Chicago Lawn, 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
$5.22 one way
$10.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.73 | $11.47 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.37 | $14.75 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.78
Reagan Memorial Tollway
(13.1 mi)
$0.78
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Naperville, IL
Late night in Naperville on Friday
Local time
3:51 AM
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
15 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
51m 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 Chicago Lawn, IL to Naperville, IL covers 33.4 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, Eisenhower Expressway, South Cicero Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.7 miles from Chicago Lawn, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.22 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 is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 33.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (West Flournoy Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Between Chicago Lawn, IL and Naperville, IL, road signs point toward Indiana and 22Nd Street (Cermak Road).
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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