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Trip from Naperville, IL to Frankfort Square, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

50m

Distance

36.6 mi

59 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 47m ★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m

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

Downtown Frankfort Square, IL, IL

Frankfort Square, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Naperville, IL to Frankfort Square, IL covers 36.6 miles and takes about 50m 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, I 355, Veterans Memorial Tollway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.72 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 36.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 50m drive with frequent turns across 36.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Naperville, IL to Frankfort Square, IL is easy. At 50m 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 Frankfort Square, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Ogden Avenue
I 355
Veterans Memorial Tollway
I 80 East
IL 43 South
Harlem Avenue
West Saint Francis Road
Frankfort Square Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Washington Street

49 ft · 9 sec · North Washington Street
2

Turn left onto East Ogden Avenue

5.0 mi · 10 min · East Ogden Avenue
3

Take the ramp right toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet

0.2 mi · 29 sec · I 355 Toll South: Joliet
4

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

19 mi · 21 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
5

Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Indiana

1.3 mi · 2 min · I 80 East: Indiana
6

Merge slight left

8.0 mi · 9 min
7

Take the exit slight right toward IL 43 South: Harlem Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · IL 43 South: Harlem Avenue
8

Turn straight onto Harlem Avenue

1.8 mi · 2 min · Harlem Avenue
9

Turn right onto West Saint Francis Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Saint Francis Road
10

Turn left onto Frankfort Square Road

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Frankfort Square Road
11

Turn right onto Jamison Drive

509 ft · 22 sec · Jamison Drive
12

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.3 mi from Naperville, IL · 25m into the drive

village in DuPage County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lisle, IL

18 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

Monee, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lisle, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Naperville, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Frankfort Square, IL

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Frankfort Square, IL if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.72 one way

$11.44 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $6.28 $12.57
premium $4.89 $7.04 $14.09
diesel $5.61 $8.08 $16.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11 0 $3.84 $1.76
Efficient EV 9.2 0 $3.20 $1.46
EV Truck/SUV 14.6 0 $5.12 $2.34

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 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

Naperville, IL

Afternoon in Naperville on Thursday

Local time

1:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Frankfort Square, IL

Afternoon in Frankfort Square on Thursday

Local time

1:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

50°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

1 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

50m 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 Frankfort Square, IL covers 36.6 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Ogden Avenue, I 355, Veterans Memorial Tollway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.3 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 $5.72 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 Frankfort Square, IL is easy. At 50m 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 Frankfort Square, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Naperville, IL to Frankfort Square, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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