The drive from Naperville, IL to Delavan, IL covers 158.3 miles and takes about 3h 6m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, I 74, I 155 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 99.5 miles on I 55.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.75 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
79.1 miles from Naperville, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 36m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 6m. Total distance: 158.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 3h 6m highway drive covering 158.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and I 74. The longest continuous stretch is about 99.5 miles on I 55.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 99.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 74. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Washington Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 6m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 109.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|North Washington Street
Depart onto North Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
10 mi into trip|~20m in|I 55
Merge onto I 55
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
109.5 mi into trip|~2h 9m in
Take the exit toward I 74 West: Peoria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
4
135.9 mi into trip|~2h 37m in
Take the exit toward I 155 South: Lincoln
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 155 South: Lincoln
4
153 mi into trip|~2h 57m in|IL 122
Take the exit onto IL 122 toward IL 122 West: Delavan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward IL 122 West: Delavan
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
99.5 mi
1h 48m
I 74
25.9 mi
27m
I 155
16.2 mi
17m
North Washington Street
5.3 mi
11m
County Road 400 North
4.5 mi
7m
Weber Road
3.9 mi
7m
East 4th Street
0.5 mi
1m
Washington Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 99.5 mi, about 1h 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Naperville, IL and Delavan, IL.
1
Start on North Washington Street
5.3 mi·11 min·North Washington Street
Use the left lane.
2
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.5 mi·51 sec·Washington Street
3
Continue on Weber Road
3.9 mi·7 min·Weber Road
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 55 South: Bloomington
5
Merge onto I 55
99 mi·1 hr 48 min·I 55
Use the right lane.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi·49 sec
Toward I 74 West: PeoriaUse the slight right lane.
7
Continue on I 74
26 mi·27 min·I 74
8
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Toward I 155 South: Lincoln
9
Continue on I 155
16 mi·17 min·I 155
10
Take the exit onto IL 122
0.3 mi·34 sec·IL 122
Toward IL 122 West: Delavan
11
Turn right onto IL 122
4.5 mi·7 min·County Road 400 North
12
Continue on IL 122
0.5 mi·1 min·East 4th Street
13
Arrive at destination
IL 122
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 79.1 miles from Naperville, IL, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.5 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 35 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.1 miles or 1h 36m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Delavan, 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 158.3 miles and 3h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 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 55 for about 99.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 79.1 mi from Naperville, IL
· 1h 36m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
Free
near mile 5.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.75 one way
$49.50 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg55 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$27.17
$54.35
premium
$4.89
$30.46
$60.93
diesel
$5.61
$34.95
$69.90
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
47.5
0
$16.62
$7.60
Efficient EV
39.6
0
$13.85
$6.33
EV Truck/SUV
63.3
0
$22.16
$10.13
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (65% 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
Naperville, IL
Afternoon
in Naperville on Friday
Local time
1:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Delavan, IL
Afternoon
in Delavan on Friday
Local time
1:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
70°F
Reading, IL
79 mi in
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 6m 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 Delavan, IL covers 158.3 miles and takes about 3h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, I 74, I 155. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 79.1 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 $24.75 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 is a straightforward 3h 6m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 109.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Naperville, IL to Delavan, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
