Origin
Manhattan, IL
Afternoon in Manhattan on Friday
Local time
12:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manhattan, IL to Naperville, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
34.2 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manhattan, IL
Federico Abis
Trip Overview
This 34.2-mile drive from Manhattan, IL to Naperville, IL is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 52 minutes. With no highway driving, it's best suited as a single-day excursion, saving you the need for an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $5, making it an economical option. You'll primarily navigate using Veterans Memorial Tollway, South Cedar Road, and East Ogden Avenue. This route offers a practical local feel, connecting two points within the Midwest region.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 34.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Tollway. As you transition from Veterans Memorial Tollway to South Cedar Road and then East Ogden Avenue, the character of the drive will shift from a more consolidated route to more local road conditions. This means you'll be making more frequent turns and navigating through more varied local traffic patterns.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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 18.1 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Wabash Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 34.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (South Wabash Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Wabash Street
Turn right onto South Wabash Street
Navigation decision point
5
10.1 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
10.7 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
28.8 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
29.1 mi into trip
|
~41m 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 | 18.1 mi | 20m |
| South Cedar Road | 6 mi | 9m |
| East Ogden Avenue | 5.1 mi | 10m |
| North Cedar Road | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| West Manhattan-Monee Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East North Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Maple Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Wabash Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Tollway
— 18.1 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan, IL and Naperville, IL.
1
Start on US 52
270 ft
·
7 sec
·
South State Street
2
Turn right onto South Wabash Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Wabash Street
3
Turn right onto East North Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East North Street
4
Continue on West Manhattan-Monee Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Manhattan-Monee Road
5
Turn left onto CH 4
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
South Cedar Road
6
Enter roundabout onto North Cedar Road
139 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Cedar Road
7
Continue on North Cedar Road
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
North Cedar Road
8
Turn left onto US 6
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Maple Road
9
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto I 355
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 20B
Toward US 34: Ogden Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
76 ft
·
4 sec
Toward US 34: Lisle
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto US 34
5.1 mi
·
10 min
·
East Ogden Avenue
14
Turn right onto North Washington Street
50 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Washington Street
15
Arrive at destination
North Washington Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.1 mi from Manhattan, IL · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.1 miles from Manhattan, 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
$5.35 one way
$10.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.87 | $11.74 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.55 | $15.10 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 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 | 10.3 | 0 | $3.59 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $2.99 | $1.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Afternoon in Naperville on Friday
Local time
12:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
67°F
Woodridge, IL
17 mi in
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
21 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
52m 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 Manhattan, IL to Naperville, IL covers 34.2 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Tollway, South Cedar Road, East Ogden Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.1 miles from Manhattan, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.35 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 34.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (South Wabash Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Manhattan, IL to Naperville, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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