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Trip from Colona, IL to Naperville, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 27m

Distance

131.7 mi

212 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

33 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 17m ★
6 AM
2h 27m
8 AM
2h 47m
10 AM
2h 34m
12 PM
2h 32m
3 PM
2h 35m
5 PM
2h 46m
8 PM
2h 21m

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

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Downtown Colona, IL, IL

Colona, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

The drive from Colona, IL to Naperville, IL covers 131.7 miles and takes about 2h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on IL 110, Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, Mill Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 125 miles on IL 110. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.59 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.

Midpoint

65.8 miles from Colona, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 27m. Total distance: 131.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 27m highway drive covering 131.7 miles, with most of the trip on IL 110 and Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 125 miles on IL 110.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
IL 110 is the longest continuous segment at about 125 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IL 110 and Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near IL 110.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 27m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (IL 110): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 129 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 130.2 miles (Mill Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
4 mi into trip | ~5m in | IL 110

Take the exit onto IL 110 toward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Falls

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 4B Toward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Fa...
7
129 mi into trip | ~2h 21m 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
130.2 mi into trip | ~2h 24m in | Mill Street

Turn right onto Mill Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
131.3 mi into trip | ~2h 26m in | US 34 / West Ogden Avenue

Turn left onto US 34 / West Ogden Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
131.7 mi into trip | ~2h 27m in | North Washington Street

Turn left onto North Washington Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
IL 110 125 mi 2h 16m
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway 2.8 mi 3m
Mill Street 1.1 mi 2m
Cleveland Road 0.9 mi 1m
West Diehl Road 0.7 mi 1m
West Ogden Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Winfield Road 0.2 mi <1m
North Washington Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: IL 110 — 125 mi, about 2h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Cleveland Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Cleveland Road
2

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec
3

Merge onto I 80; IL 110

2.8 mi · 3 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
4

Take the exit onto IL 110

125 mi · 2 hr 16 min · IL 110
Exit 4B Toward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Falls Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Exit 125 Toward Winfield Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Turn right onto Winfield Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Winfield Road
Use the right lane.
7

Turn left onto West Diehl Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Diehl Road
Use the left lane.
8

Turn right onto Mill Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Mill Street
Use the right lane.
9

Turn left onto US 34

0.4 mi · 48 sec · West Ogden Avenue
Use the left lane.
10

Turn left onto North Washington Street

50 ft · 1 sec · North Washington Street
Use the left lane.
11

Arrive at destination

North Washington Street

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 65.8 miles from Colona, IL, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 125 miles.

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 29 miles or 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 65.8 miles or 1h 12m 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 58m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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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 Colona, IL

This is one driving day of about 131.7 miles and 2h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Colona, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on IL 110 for about 125 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 65.8 mi from Colona, IL · 1h 12m into the drive

Downtown Flagg, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Flagg, IL

66 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

Camanche, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oregon, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 65.8 miles from Colona, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before IL 110 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 125 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

A2B Indian Veg Restaurant - Illinois

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Warrenville, Illinois

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 131.7

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+16307918800

Visit website

Mapo Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Naperville, Illinois

1.6 mi

Angeli's Restaurant & Catering

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Naperville, Illinois

2 mi

A2B Indian Veg Restaurant - Illinois

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 131.7

Warrenville, Illinois

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+16307918800

Visit website

Mapo Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 131.7

Naperville, Illinois

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+16304201388

Visit website

Angeli's Restaurant & Catering

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 131.7

Naperville, Illinois

Hours: 4–9 pm

+16304201370

Visit website

Oak Street Restaurant And Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 122.3

North Aurora, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–1 pm

+16303017202

Visit website

Bumper 2 Burger | Hamburger restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 131.7

Aurora, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+16308209092

Visit website

Subway

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour Inexpensiv

Silvis, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+13097960996

Visit website

El Pueblo Mexican Grill

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Silvis, Illinois

Hours: 11:30 am–7:30 pm

+13097556391

The Matrix Room Restaurant & Meg's Lounge

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $30 to $50 mile 131.7

Naperville, Illinois

Hours: 4–9 pm

+16308699100

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

28 mi from route ~71 min detour Free near mile 131.7
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.59 one way

$41.18 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $22.61 $45.21
premium $4.89 $25.34 $50.69
diesel $5.61 $29.08 $58.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

33 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Woodman's Markets - Tesla Supercharger

North Aurora, IL

Tesla

16 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Aurora, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Casey's General Store - Tesla Supercharger

Rochelle, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Pilot Travel Center 1181

Rochelle, IL

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Best Western

Sycamore, IL

UNIVERSAL

4 DCFC

Genesis of North Aurora

North Aurora, IL

Blink Network

4 DCFC

Coffman GMC

Aurora, IL

RED_E

4 DCFC

HomeTowne Studios & Conference Center Chicago – N Aurora/ Naperville

North Aurora, IL

UNIVERSAL

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 7 Blink Network: 5 EV Connect: 3 Tesla: 3 UNIVERSAL: 3 IN_CHARGE: 2 NAYAX_ENERGY: 2 BP_PULSE: 2 eVgo Network: 1 SWTCH: 1 RED_E: 1 SHELL_RECHARGE: 1 Electrify America: 1 Non-Networked: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.5 0 $13.83 $6.32
Efficient EV 32.9 0 $11.52 $5.27
EV Truck/SUV 52.7 0 $18.44 $8.43

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Colona, IL

Evening in Colona on Thursday

Local time

7:08 PM

CDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Naperville, IL

Evening in Naperville on Thursday

Local time

7:08 PM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

40°F

Flagg, IL

66 mi in

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

1 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

2h 27m 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 Colona, IL to Naperville, IL covers 131.7 miles and takes about 2h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IL 110, Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, Mill Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.8 miles from Colona, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.59 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 straightforward 2h 27m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (IL 110): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 129 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 130.2 miles (Mill Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Colona, IL to Naperville, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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