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Trip from Naperville, IL to Bourbon, IL

Drive Time

3h 35m

Distance

176.7 mi

284 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 23m ★
6 AM
3h 35m
8 AM
4h 0m
10 AM
3h 44m
12 PM
3h 41m
3 PM
3h 45m
5 PM
3h 59m
8 PM
3h 28m

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

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Downtown Bourbon, IL, IL

Bourbon, IL

Chad Populis

Trip Overview

The drive from Naperville, IL to Bourbon, IL covers 176.7 miles and takes about 3h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, Veterans Memorial Tollway, I 80 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 124.3 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.84 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

88.4 miles from Naperville, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 35m highway drive covering 176.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and Veterans Memorial Tollway. The longest continuous stretch is about 124.3 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 20 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 124.3 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

715 ft 626 ft

Total Climb

6 ft

Total Descent

90 ft

Highest Point

715 ft

~22.1 mi in

Elevation Range

90 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and Veterans Memorial Tollway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 34 / East Ogden Avenue.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 176.7 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: near the start (US 34 / East Ogden Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 34 / East Ogden Avenue

Turn left onto US 34 / East Ogden Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
5 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the ramp toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
5
5.2 mi into trip | ~10m 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.
6
24.4 mi into trip | ~32m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Indiana

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 0A Toward I 80 East: Indiana
6
161.2 mi into trip | ~3h 3m in

Take the exit toward US 45: Tolono, Pesotum, Tuscola

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 220 Toward US 45: Tolono, Pesotum, Tuscola

Towns Along This Route

Between Naperville, IL and Bourbon, IL, road signs point toward Pesotum and Tuscola.

Pesotum

161.2 mi in | ~3h 3m

Tuscola

161.2 mi in | ~3h 3m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 124.3 mi 2h 14m
Veterans Memorial Tollway 19.2 mi 21m
I 80 10.6 mi 12m
US 45 8 mi 11m
East Ogden Avenue 5 mi 10m
County Road 950 North 3.5 mi 4m
North County Road 590 East 1.6 mi 6m
County Highway 16 1.1 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 124.3 mi, about 2h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Washington Street

50 ft · 9 sec · North Washington Street
2

Turn left onto US 34

5.0 mi · 10 min · East Ogden Avenue
Use the left lane.
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet Use the right lane.
4

Merge onto I 355

19 mi · 21 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight left at fork

1.3 mi · 2 min
Exit 0A Toward I 80 East: Indiana
6

Merge onto I 80

11 mi · 12 min · I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 151A Toward I 57 South: Memphis
8

Merge onto I 57

124 mi · 2 hr 14 min · I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 28 sec
Exit 220 Toward US 45: Tolono, Pesotum, Tuscola
10

Turn straight onto US 45

8.0 mi · 11 min · US 45
11

Turn right

0.2 mi · 30 sec
12

Turn straight onto US 36

3.5 mi · 4 min · County Road 950 North
13

Turn left onto North County Road 590 East

1.6 mi · 6 min · North County Road 590 East
14

Continue on North County Road 560 East

382 ft · 16 sec · North County Road 560 East
15

Continue on North County Road 540 East

0.5 mi · 2 min · North County Road 540 East
16

Turn right onto County Highway 16

1.1 mi · 4 min · County Highway 16
17

Continue on North County Road 475 East

0.2 mi · 56 sec · North County Road 475 East
18

Continue on North County Road 490 East

449 ft · 21 sec · North County Road 490 East
19

Continue on County Road 490E

139 ft · 6 sec · County Road 490E
20

Arrive at destination

County Road 490E

Trip Plan

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 88.4 miles from Naperville, IL, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 124.3 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 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 88.4 miles or 1h 44m 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 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bourbon, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Naperville, 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 Naperville, IL

This is one driving day of about 176.7 miles and 3h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Naperville, 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 124.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 88.4 mi from Naperville, IL · 1h 44m into the drive

Downtown Joliet, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Joliet, IL

88 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

Joliet, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Joliet, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 88.4 miles from Naperville, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 124.3 miles.

Arriving in Bourbon, IL

The final approach into Bourbon, 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 Bourbon, 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

$26.84 one way

$53.68 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 62 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $29.59 $59.17
premium $4.80 $33.36 $66.71
diesel $5.64 $39.26 $78.51

Estimated Tolls: $1.34

Veterans Memorial Tollway (19.2 mi) $1.34

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

$27

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 61.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 53 0 $18.55 $8.48
Efficient EV 44.2 0 $15.46 $7.07
EV Truck/SUV 70.7 0 $24.74 $11.31

Gas CO2

62 kg

EV CO2

21 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 10 hours ago

Origin

Naperville, IL

Evening in Naperville on Sunday

Local time

5:31 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 15 to 30 mph 45% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 12:21AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:46PM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Bourbon, IL

Evening in Bourbon on Sunday

Local time

5:31 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Partly Sunny

SSW 13 to 24 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 12:21AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:46PM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 35m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Naperville, IL to Bourbon, IL covers 176.7 miles and takes about 3h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, Veterans Memorial Tollway, I 80. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.4 miles from Naperville, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.84 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 176.7 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: near the start (US 34 / East Ogden Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Naperville, IL and Bourbon, IL, road signs point toward Pesotum and Tuscola.

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