Trip from Naperville, IL to Channel Lake, IL

Drive Time

1h 27m

Distance

62.3 mi

100 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 21m ★

6 AM

1h 27m

8 AM

1h 41m

10 AM

1h 32m

12 PM

1h 31m

3 PM

1h 33m

5 PM

1h 40m

8 PM

1h 23m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Naperville, IL to Channel Lake, IL covers 62.3 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Ogden Avenue, North Naperville Wheaton Road, Naperville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.46 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

31.2 miles from Naperville, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 27m drive with frequent turns across 62.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

East Ogden Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Naperville, IL to Channel Lake, IL is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Naperville, IL to Channel Lake, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East Ogden Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Naperville Wheaton Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Naperville Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 88	Unavailable	Refreshing
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 355	Unavailable	Refreshing
Veterans Memorial Tollway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Lake Cook Road	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: East Ogden Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on North Washington Street

49 ft · 9 sec · North Washington Street

Turn left onto East Ogden Avenue

1.6 mi · 3 min · East Ogden Avenue

Turn left onto North Naperville Wheaton Road

0.3 mi · 40 sec · North Naperville Wheaton Road

Turn left onto Naperville Road

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Naperville Road

Take the ramp slight right toward I 88 Toll East: Chicago

0.4 mi · 48 sec · I 88 Toll East: Chicago

Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

4.3 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

11 mi · 13 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left

5.6 mi · 6 min

Keep slight left

8.9 mi · 11 min

Continue on Lake Cook Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lake Cook Road

Continue on North Rand Road

14 mi · 18 min · North Rand Road

Continue straight

1.9 mi · 2 min

Continue straight

2.3 mi · 2 min

Turn slight right

2.7 mi · 4 min

Continue on Fox Lake Road

5.9 mi · 10 min · Fox Lake Road

Turn left onto West IL Route 173

1.8 mi · 2 min · West IL Route 173

Turn right

75 ft · 6 sec

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 31.2 miles from Naperville, IL, or about 43m into the drive.

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 62.3 miles or 1h 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 31.2 miles or 43m 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 14m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Naperville, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 62.3 miles and 1h 27m.

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.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31.2 mi from Naperville, IL · 43m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palatine, IL

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

Waukegan, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 62.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palatine, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.2 miles from Naperville, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Channel Lake, IL

The final approach into Channel Lake, 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 Channel Lake, 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

$9.46 one way

$18.93 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$10.43	$20.86
premium	$4.80	$11.76	$23.52
diesel	$5.64	$13.84	$27.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	18.7	$6.54	$2.99
Efficient EV	15.6	$5.45	$2.49
EV Truck/SUV	24.9	$8.72	$3.99

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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 3 days ago

Origin

Naperville, IL

Afternoon in Naperville on Sunday

Local time

3:06 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Channel Lake, IL

Afternoon in Channel Lake on Sunday

Local time

3:06 PM

CDT

Current temp

48°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 warmer at arrival

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

Road read

1h 27m 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 Naperville, IL to Channel Lake, IL covers 62.3 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Ogden Avenue, North Naperville Wheaton Road, Naperville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 31.2 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 $9.46 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.

The drive from Naperville, IL to Channel Lake, IL is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Naperville, IL to Channel Lake, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Naperville, IL to Channel Lake, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.