Origin
Harvard, IL
Evening in Harvard on Tuesday
Local time
7:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harvard, IL to Naperville, IL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 31m
Distance
61.1 mi
98 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 24m
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6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harvard, IL
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Trip Overview
This 61.1-mile drive from Harvard, IL to Naperville, IL is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 31 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, State Route 23, and East Grant Highway. With a projected fuel cost of around $9, this route offers an economical option for a quick getaway within the Midwest. The road's character leans towards a turn-heavy local experience, so plan for a dynamic journey rather than a straightforward cruise. This distance and duration make it perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
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
30.5 miles from Harvard, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile for this 61.1-mile journey. While 29% of your travel will be on the highway, the overall feel is more about navigating local roads with frequent turns. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.1 miles on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. This suggests a varied driving experience, moving between faster highway segments and more intricate local road sections. Be prepared to adjust your pace and attention as the road conditions and types of turns change throughout the 1 hour and 31-minute duration.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 17.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 16.6 miles in near US 20 / East Grant Highway.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 16.6 miles (US 20 / East Grant Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 21.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.7 miles (I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
5
16.6 mi into trip
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~24m in
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US 20 / East Grant Highway
Enter roundabout onto US 20 / East Grant Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
21.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 Toll East: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 90 Toll East: Chicago
5
21.7 mi into trip
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~32m in
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I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge onto I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
38.9 mi into trip
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~50m in
Take the exit toward IL 59
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 59
Toward IL 59
5
39.3 mi into trip
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~51m in
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IL 59 / New Sutton Road
Turn right onto IL 59 / New Sutton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Harvard, IL to Naperville, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Rockford along the way.
Rockford
21.1 mi in
|
~31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jane Addams Memorial Tollway | 17.1 mi | 18m |
| State Route 23 | 10.6 mi | 16m |
| East Grant Highway | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| Illinois Route 59 | 7.2 mi | 12m |
| North Neltnor Boulevard | 4 mi | 7m |
| Sutton Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| New Sutton Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Mill Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
— 17.1 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harvard, IL and Naperville, IL.
1
Start on US 14
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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North Division Street
2
Turn right onto IL 23
11 mi
·
16 min
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State Route 23
3
Turn left onto US 20
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
East Grant Highway
4
Enter roundabout onto US 20
110 ft
·
2 sec
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East Grant Highway
5
Continue on US 20
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Grant Highway
6
Enter roundabout onto US 20
114 ft
·
1 sec
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East Grant Highway
7
Continue on US 20
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
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East Grant Highway
8
Continue on US 20
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
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U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 90 Toll West, I 90 Toll East: Chicago, Rockford
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 90 Toll East: Chicago
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 90
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 59
Toward IL 59
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto IL 59
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
New Sutton Road
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on IL 59
2.6 mi
·
4 min
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Sutton Road
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on IL 59
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Ingalton Avenue
16
Continue on IL 59
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Illinois Route 59
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on IL 59
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
North Neltnor Boulevard
18
Continue on IL 59
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Illinois Route 59
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto Batavia Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Batavia Road
Use the left lane.
20
At end of road, turn left onto Warrenville Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Warrenville Road
21
Continue on Mill Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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Mill Street
Use the left lane.
22
Turn left onto US 34
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Ogden Avenue
Use the left lane.
23
Turn left onto North Washington Street
50 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Washington Street
Use the left lane.
24
Arrive at destination
North Washington Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 1 hour and 31-minute duration for this 61.1-mile trip, you have the advantage of flexibility. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid rush hour in either Harvard or Naperville, and to allow for a relaxed pace. While there are no designated 'stops' in the data, the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means you'll want to stay alert. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $9, and plan for potential brief stops at services along the main roads like State Route 23 if needed. The longest stretch on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway is 17.1 miles, so know where your next exit point is.
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 30.5 miles from Harvard, IL, or about 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.1 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 61.1 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.5 miles or 41m 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 13m
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 Harvard, 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 Harvard, IL
This is one driving day of about 61.1 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Harvard, 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 Jane Addams Memorial Tollway for about 17.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.5 mi from Harvard, IL · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 61.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.5 miles from Harvard, 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
$9.55 one way
$19.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.49 | $20.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.76 | $23.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.49 | $26.98 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.20
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
(17.1 mi)
$1.20
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
$10
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.42 | $2.93 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.55 | $3.91 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Evening in Naperville on Tuesday
Local time
7:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°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
2 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
1h 31m 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 Harvard, IL to Naperville, IL covers 61.1 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, State Route 23, East Grant Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.5 miles from Harvard, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.55 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 16.6 miles (US 20 / East Grant Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 21.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.7 miles (I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Harvard, IL to Naperville, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Rockford along the way.
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