Origin
Metropolis, IL
Afternoon in Metropolis on Sunday
Local time
3:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Metropolis, IL to Naperville, IL
Drive Time
6h 59m
Distance
364.3 mi
586 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 48m
★
6 AM
7h 0m
8 AM
7h 22m
10 AM
7h 8m
12 PM
7h 5m
3 PM
7h 9m
5 PM
7h 21m
8 PM
6h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Metropolis, IL
Paolo Sanchez
Trip Overview
The drive from Metropolis, IL to Naperville, IL covers 364.3 miles and takes about 6h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 57, Ken Gray Expressway, I 24 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 154.9 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
182.2 miles from Metropolis, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 6h 59m highway drive covering 364.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and Ken Gray Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 154.9 miles on I 57.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 154.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and Ken Gray Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Pearl Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 364.3 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 0.6 miles (Pearl Street): Navigation decision point; at 37.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 358.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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Pearl Street
Turn right onto Pearl Street
Navigation decision point
6
37.4 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 57 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 44B
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
7
358.9 mi into trip
|
~6h 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
359.2 mi into trip
|
~6h 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
6
364.3 mi into trip
|
~6h 59m in
|
North Washington Street
Turn right onto North Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 154.9 mi | 2h 45m |
| Ken Gray Expressway | 119.1 mi | 2h 8m |
| I 24 | 25.4 mi | 27m |
| US 45 | 18.2 mi | 25m |
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 18.1 mi | 20m |
| North Avenue | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| East Ogden Avenue | 5.1 mi | 10m |
| New Columbia Road | 4.3 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 154.9 mi, about 2h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metropolis, IL and Naperville, IL.
1
Start on West 5th Street
45 ft
·
8 sec
·
West 5th Street
2
Turn left onto US 45
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Ferry Street
3
Turn left onto US 45
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West 10th Street
4
Turn right onto Pearl Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Pearl Street
5
Turn slight left onto North Avenue
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
North Avenue
6
Continue on New Columbia Road
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
New Columbia Road
7
Turn right onto Big Bay Road
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Big Bay Road
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Toward New Columbia, Big Bay
9
Merge onto I 24
25 mi
·
27 min
·
I 24
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 44B
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
11
Merge onto I 57
52 mi
·
55 min
·
Ken Gray Expressway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 57
67 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
Ken Gray Expressway
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57
155 mi
·
2 hr 45 min
·
I 57
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 318
Toward Bourbonnais Parkway
15
Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bourbonnais Parkway
16
Turn right onto US 45; US 52
18 mi
·
25 min
·
US 45; US 52
17
Turn left onto West Steger Road
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
West Steger Road
18
Turn right onto Wolf Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Wolf Road
19
Turn left onto US 30
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Lincoln Highway
Use the none lane.
20
Continue on US 30
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Maple Street
21
Continue on US 30
442 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Lincoln Highway
22
Turn right onto North Cedar Road
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
North Cedar Road
23
Turn left onto US 6
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Maple Road
24
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
Use the right lane.
25
Merge onto I 355
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 20B
Toward US 34: Ogden Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork
76 ft
·
4 sec
Toward US 34: Lisle
Use the left lane.
28
Turn left onto US 34
5.1 mi
·
10 min
·
East Ogden Avenue
Use the none lane.
29
Turn right onto North Washington Street
50 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Washington Street
Use the none lane.
30
Arrive at destination
North Washington Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 182.2 miles from Metropolis, IL, or about 3h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 154.9 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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 182.2 miles or 3h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 33m
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 Metropolis, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Metropolis, IL
This is one driving day of about 364.3 miles and 6h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Metropolis, 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 I 57 for about 154.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 182.2 mi from Metropolis, IL · 3h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
182 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 182.2 miles from Metropolis, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 154.9 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$55.33 one way
$110.67 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
128 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $61.00 | $122.00 |
| premium | $4.80 | $68.77 | $137.54 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $80.93 | $161.87 |
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
$55
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 127.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 109.3 | 1 | $38.25 | $17.49 |
| Efficient EV | 91.1 | 1 | $31.88 | $14.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 145.7 | 1 | $51.00 | $23.32 |
Gas CO2
127 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Sunday
Local time
3:03 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
31 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
6h 59m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Metropolis, IL to Naperville, IL covers 364.3 miles and takes about 6h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, Ken Gray Expressway, I 24. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 182.2 miles from Metropolis, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.33 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 364.3 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Pearl Street): Navigation decision point; at 37.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 358.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Metropolis, IL to Naperville, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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