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Trip from Monee, IL to Naperville, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 4m

Distance

46.6 mi

75 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 59m ★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

human settlement in Will County, Illinois, United States of America

Monee, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Monee, IL to Naperville, IL covers 46.6 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Veterans Memorial Tollway, I 80, East Ogden Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.29 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 46.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 4m drive with frequent turns across 46.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.6 miles you will encounter 16 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 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
6.5 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward US 30: Lincoln Highway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 340 Toward US 30: Lincoln Highway
9
6.8 mi into trip | ~9m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 30 West: Lincoln Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes. Exit 340 Toward US 30 West: Lincoln Highway
7
21.3 mi into trip | ~29m 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
41.2 mi into trip | ~52m 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
41.5 mi into trip | ~53m 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 8.3 mi 9m
East Ogden Avenue 5.1 mi 10m
I 57 5 mi 5m
Harlem Avenue 3.1 mi 4m
Lincoln Highway 2.6 mi 4m
West Monee Manhattan Road 0.5 mi 1m
South Egyptian Trail 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Tollway — 19.2 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Monee, IL and Naperville, IL.

1

Start on South Linden Avenue

45 ft · 4 sec · South Linden Avenue
2

Turn right onto West Court Street

0.3 mi · 54 sec · West Court Street
3

Enter roundabout onto South Egyptian Trail

31 ft · 0 sec · South Egyptian Trail
4

Continue on South Egyptian Trail

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Egyptian Trail
5

Turn left onto CH 21

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Monee Manhattan Road
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
7

Merge onto I 57

5.0 mi · 5 min · I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 340 Toward US 30: Lincoln Highway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork

287 ft · 7 sec
Exit 340 Toward US 30 West: Lincoln Highway Use the left / right lanes.
10

Turn left onto US 30

2.6 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Highway
11

Turn right onto IL 43

3.1 mi · 4 min · Harlem Avenue
12

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 80 West: Joliet Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Merge onto I 80

8.3 mi · 9 min · I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 140 Toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on I 355

19 mi · 21 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 20B Toward US 34: Ogden Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork

76 ft · 4 sec
Toward US 34: Lisle Use the left lane.
18

Turn left onto US 34

5.1 mi · 10 min · East Ogden Avenue
19

Turn right onto North Washington Street

50 ft · 1 sec · North Washington Street
20

Arrive at destination

North Washington Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 23.3 mi from Monee, IL · 32m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bolingbrook, IL

23 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.

Popular next leg

Bolingbrook, IL to Naperville, IL

10.1 mi · 20m

Pacing Suggestions

Frankfort Square, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New Lenox, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.3 miles from Monee, 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.29 one way

$14.57 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $8.00 $16.00
premium $4.89 $8.97 $17.94
diesel $5.61 $10.29 $20.58

Estimated Tolls: $1.35

Veterans Memorial Tollway (19.2 mi) $1.35

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

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14 0 $4.89 $2.24
Efficient EV 11.7 0 $4.08 $1.86
EV Truck/SUV 18.6 0 $6.52 $2.98

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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

Monee, IL

Afternoon in Monee on Thursday

Local time

3:07 PM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Naperville, IL

Afternoon in Naperville on Thursday

Local time

3:07 PM

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 4m 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 Monee, IL to Naperville, IL covers 46.6 miles and takes about 1h 4m 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 23.3 miles from Monee, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.29 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 46.6 miles you will encounter 16 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 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Monee, IL to Naperville, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.

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