Origin
East Hazel Crest, IL
Late night in East Hazel Crest on Saturday
Local time
12:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Hazel Crest, IL to Naperville, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
42.4 mi
68 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Hazel Crest, IL
Hugo Sykes
Trip Overview
East Hazel Crest, IL to Naperville, IL is 42.4 miles and takes about 57 minutes via Veterans Memorial Tollway and I 80, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, moving through the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on well-maintained tollways and interstates, making it a practical choice for a quick journey. You’ll likely encounter moderate traffic, especially during peak hours, so plan accordingly if you’re on a tight schedule. Given the short duration, it’s perfectly suited for a single-day excursion.
About the Cities
Arriving in Naperville, IL
Full guide →Naperville is a bedroom community in the Chicagoland area. In 2008, Money magazine ranked Naperville third on its list of the 100 best places to live in the United States.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 42.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 36% of it being highway driving. You'll spend a significant portion on the Veterans Memorial Tollway, including a longest stretch of 19.2 miles. Expect a blend of faster-paced highway travel and potentially some local road sections as you approach Naperville. The transition from the tollway system to East Ogden Avenue will likely involve changes in speed limits and traffic patterns. Overall, it’s a drive that prioritizes efficiency over scenic views.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 19.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 42.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 294 North, I 80 West: Tri-State Tollway
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 294 North, I 80 West: Tri-State Tollwa...
8
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 80
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 toward I 80 West: Iowa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward I 80 West: Iowa
7
17 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 140
Toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford
7
37 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward US 34: Ogden Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 20B
Toward US 34: Ogden Avenue
8
37.3 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 34: Lisle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 34: Lisle
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 19.2 mi | 21m |
| I 80 | 15.4 mi | 18m |
| East Ogden Avenue | 5.1 mi | 10m |
| 171st Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Center Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Tri-State Tollway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Wood Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 174th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Tollway
— 19.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Hazel Crest, IL and Naperville, IL.
1
Start on 174th Street
83 ft
·
9 sec
·
174th Street
2
Turn left onto Center Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Avenue
3
Turn left onto 171st Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
171st Street
4
Turn left onto Wood Street
153 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wood Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 294 North, I 80 West: Tri-State Tollway
6
Merge onto I 80; I 294
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Tri-State Tollway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
15 mi
·
18 min
·
I 80
Exit 5
Toward I 80 West: Iowa
Use the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 140
Toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 355
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 20B
Toward US 34: Ogden Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
76 ft
·
4 sec
Toward US 34: Lisle
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto US 34
5.1 mi
·
10 min
·
East Ogden Avenue
13
Turn right onto North Washington Street
50 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Washington Street
14
Arrive at destination
North Washington Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.2 mi from East Hazel Crest, IL · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.2 miles from East Hazel Crest, 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
$6.63 one way
$13.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.28 | $14.56 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.16 | $16.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.36 | $18.72 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.36
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(19.2 mi)
$1.35
Tri-state Tollway
(0.1 mi)
$0.01
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 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 | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.71 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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 Saturday
Local time
12:05 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
20 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
57m 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 East Hazel Crest, IL to Naperville, IL covers 42.4 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Tollway, I 80, East Ogden Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.2 miles from East Hazel Crest, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.63 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 11 decision points packed into just 42.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from East Hazel Crest, IL to Naperville, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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