Trip from Durand, IL to Naperville, IL

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Drive Time

2h 1m

Distance

99.1 mi

159 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 53m ★

6 AM

2h 1m

8 AM

2h 19m

10 AM

2h 7m

12 PM

2h 6m

3 PM

2h 8m

5 PM

2h 18m

8 PM

1h 56m

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

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Durand, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

The drive from Durand, IL to Naperville, IL covers 99.1 miles and takes about 2h 1m 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, I 39, U.S. Grant Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.3 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.49 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

49.5 miles from Durand, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 2h 1m drive with frequent turns across 99.1 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.

Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 46.3 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 15.9 miles in near North Meridian Road.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 99.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 15.9 miles (North Meridian Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 49.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 50.1 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

15.9 mi into trip | ~23m in | North Meridian Road

Enter roundabout onto North Meridian Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

49.7 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in

Take the exit toward I 88 East Toll: Chicago

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 97A Toward I 88 East Toll: Chicago

50.1 mi into trip | ~1h 4m 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.

96.4 mi into trip | ~1h 55m 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

97.6 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in | Mill Street

Turn right onto Mill Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway	46.3 mi	51m
I 39	21.5 mi	23m
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway	9.4 mi	10m
Trask Bridge Road	9 mi	12m
North Meridian Road	4.6 mi	8m
South Center Road	3.8 mi	5m
Mill Street	1.1 mi	2m
West Diehl Road	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway — 46.3 mi, about 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on North Center Street

0.4 mi · 40 sec · North Center Street

Continue on IL 70

3.8 mi · 5 min · South Center Road

Continue on IL 70

9.0 mi · 12 min · Trask Bridge Road

Turn right onto CH 24

2.7 mi · 4 min · North Meridian Road

Enter roundabout onto North Meridian Road

156 ft · 8 sec · North Meridian Road

Continue on North Meridian Road

1.9 mi · 3 min · North Meridian Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Merge onto US 20

9.4 mi · 10 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

Toward US 20 East: Chicago

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 39; US 51

21 mi · 23 min · I 39; US 51

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 97A Toward I 88 East Toll: Chicago

Merge onto I 88; IL 110

46 mi · 51 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Exit 125 Toward Winfield Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto Winfield Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Winfield Road

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto West Diehl Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Diehl Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Mill Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Mill Street

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto US 34

0.4 mi · 48 sec · West Ogden Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto North Washington Street

50 ft · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Use the left lane.

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 49.5 miles from Durand, IL, or about 1h 2m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.3 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 49.5 miles or 1h 2m 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 38m

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 Durand, 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 Durand, IL

This is one driving day of about 99.1 miles and 2h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Durand, 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.

The longest stretch is on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway for about 46.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 49.5 mi from Durand, IL · 1h 2m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockford, IL

50 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

Aurora, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rockford, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49.5 miles from Durand, 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

$15.49 one way

$30.99 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$17.01	$34.02
premium	$4.89	$19.07	$38.14
diesel	$5.61	$21.88	$43.76

Estimated Tolls: $2.78

Reagan Memorial Tollway (46.3 mi) $2.78

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	29.7	$10.41	$4.76
Efficient EV	24.8	$8.67	$3.96
EV Truck/SUV	39.6	$13.87	$6.34

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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 22 hours ago

Origin

Durand, IL

Afternoon in Durand on Tuesday

Local time

2:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Naperville, IL

Afternoon in Naperville on Tuesday

Local time

2:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

S 15 mph 35% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 13 at 2:09PM CDT until April 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 2:54PM EDT until April 14 at 4:46AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis 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

28 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 1m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Durand, IL to Naperville, IL covers 99.1 miles and takes about 2h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, I 39, U.S. Grant Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 49.5 miles from Durand, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.49 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 route from Durand, IL to Naperville, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Durand, IL to Naperville, IL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Naperville, IL

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Durand, IL

Naperville, IL

Same local time

28 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 1m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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