Traveling from Hallock to Naperville covers 112.5 miles of Illinois landscape, typically taking about three hours to complete. Because this is a relatively short trip, it works perfectly as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight lodging. You should budget approximately $17 for fuel to make the journey comfortably. The route transitions through the Midwest, moving from the smaller-scale surroundings of Hallock toward the more suburban, bustling environment of Naperville. It’s a straightforward drive that balances local roads with major thoroughfares, offering a practical way to navigate between these two Illinois points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
56.2 miles from Hallock, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 38m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h. Total distance: 112.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This trip is a mixed-drive experience that combines local navigation with significant highway segments. You will spend about 38% of your time on highways, utilizing routes like US 45 and the Veterans Memorial Tollway to bridge the distance. The longest stretch you will encounter is an 18.2-mile run on US 45, which provides a break from frequent turning. As you move along, the road personality shifts from quieter local paths like North 2100 E Road to the higher-speed, controlled environment of the tollway. Expect a varied pace that keeps you engaged without the monotony of an endless interstate haul.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 45 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
768 ft622 ft
Total Climb
190 ft
Total Descent
211 ft
Highest Point
768 ft
~80.3 mi in
Elevation Range
146 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 59.8 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 112.5 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 59.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 88.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 88.9 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
59.8 mi into trip|~1h 42m in
Take the exit toward Bourbonnais Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 318
Toward Bourbonnais Parkway
5
88.3 mi into trip|~2h 27m in
Take the ramp toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
5
88.9 mi into trip|~2h 28m in|I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge onto I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
107 mi into trip|~2h 48m 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
107.3 mi into trip|~2h 49m 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
US 45
18.2 mi
25m
Veterans Memorial Tollway
18.1 mi
20m
North 2100 E Road
14.8 mi
22m
2300 East
9.9 mi
14m
South State Route 1
6.7 mi
9m
I 57
6.4 mi
6m
IL 17
5.8 mi
8m
East Ogden Avenue
5.1 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
US 45
— 18.2 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hallock, IL and Naperville, IL.
1
Start on County Highway 10
5.1 mi·19 min·County Highway 10
2
Turn right onto IL 1
4.3 mi·6 min·County Road 2300 East
3
Continue on IL 1
1.0 mi·1 min·South Chicago St
4
Continue on IL 1
9.9 mi·14 min·2300 East
5
Turn left onto US 24; IL 1
2.7 mi·6 min·East Walnut Street
6
Turn right onto IL 1
1.0 mi·1 min·North 2100 East Road
7
Continue on IL 1
15 mi·22 min·North 2100 E Road
8
Continue on IL 1
0.9 mi·1 min·S 7000E Road
9
Continue on IL 1
0.5 mi·52 sec·E 7000S Road
10
Turn left onto IL 1
0.3 mi·30 sec·South Dixie Highway
11
Continue on IL 1
6.7 mi·9 min·South State Route 1
12
Turn left onto IL 17
5.8 mi·8 min·IL 17
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·1 min
Toward I-57 North: Chicago
14
Merge onto I 57
6.4 mi·6 min·I 57
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·42 sec
Exit 318Toward Bourbonnais Parkway
16
Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway
0.6 mi·1 min·Bourbonnais Parkway
17
Turn right onto US 45; US 52
18 mi·25 min·US 45; US 52
18
Turn left onto West Steger Road
0.2 mi·54 sec·West Steger Road
19
Turn right onto Wolf Road
2.3 mi·4 min·Wolf Road
20
Turn left onto US 30
3.8 mi·5 min·Lincoln Highway
21
Continue on US 30
0.3 mi·26 sec·East Maple Street
22
Continue on US 30
442 ft·10 sec·West Lincoln Highway
23
Turn right onto North Cedar Road
2.4 mi·5 min·North Cedar Road
24
Turn left onto US 6
0.2 mi·18 sec·Maple Road
25
Take the ramp
0.6 mi·57 sec
Toward I 355 Toll North: West SuburbsUse the right lane.
26
Merge onto I 355
18 mi·20 min·Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 20BToward US 34: Ogden AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Keep slight left at fork
76 ft·4 sec
Toward US 34: LisleUse the left lane.
29
Turn left onto US 34
5.1 mi·10 min·East Ogden Avenue
30
Turn right onto North Washington Street
50 ft·1 sec·North Washington Street
31
Arrive at destination
North Washington Street
Trip Plan
Since the drive takes roughly three hours, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time to avoid the heaviest traffic near Naperville. Planning for at least one stop is a smart move to stretch your legs and keep your focus sharp throughout the 112.5-mile journey. Keep in mind that the Veterans Memorial Tollway will require electronic payment or toll fees, so ensure your transponder is ready before you merge onto the highway. Because the route relies on a mix of secondary roads and major arteries, stay alert for transitions where speed limits drop as you move between rural and suburban zones. This manageable distance makes it easy to reach your destination without feeling drained by the time you arrive.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 56.2 miles from Hallock, IL, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.2 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 25 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.2 miles or 1h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 32m
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 Hallock, 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 Hallock, IL
This is one driving day of about 112.5 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Hallock, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 45 for about 18.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.2 mi from Hallock, IL
· 1h 38m into the drive
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
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...
20 mi from route
~49 min detour
Free
near mile 81.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.59 one way
$35.18 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$19.31
$38.62
premium
$4.89
$21.65
$43.30
diesel
$5.61
$24.84
$49.68
Estimated Tolls: $1.27
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(18.1 mi)$1.27
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
$18
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.8
0
$11.81
$5.40
Efficient EV
28.1
0
$9.84
$4.50
EV Truck/SUV
45
0
$15.75
$7.20
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Hallock, IL
Morning
in Hallock on Friday
Local time
8:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Naperville, IL
Morning
in Naperville on Friday
Local time
8:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°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
1 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
3h 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 Hallock, IL to Naperville, IL covers 112.5 miles and takes about 3h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 45, Veterans Memorial Tollway, North 2100 E Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.2 miles from Hallock, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.59 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 112.5 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 59.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 88.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 88.9 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hallock, IL to Naperville, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
