The drive from Naperville, IL to Germantown Hills, IL covers 129.3 miles and takes about 2h 49m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, County Road 1000 North, East Gridley Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 76.6 miles on I 55.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.20 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
64.7 miles from Naperville, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 20m into the drive
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Naperville is a bedroom community in the Chicagoland area. In 2008, Money magazine ranked Naperville third on its list of the 100 best places to live in the United States.
This is a 2h 49m highway drive covering 129.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and County Road 1000 North. The longest continuous stretch is about 76.6 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 16 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 76.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and County Road 1000 North. 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 2h 49m drive. You will face about 8 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 86.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 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.
5
86.6 mi into trip|~1h 44m in
Take the exit toward US 24: Chenoa, El Paso
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 24: Chenoa, El Paso
5
125.4 mi into trip|~2h 43m in|Tazewood Road
At end of road, turn left onto Tazewood Road
Navigation decision point
4
125.4 mi into trip|~2h 43m in|Nofsinger Road
Turn right onto Nofsinger Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Naperville, IL to Germantown Hills, IL, road signs begin pointing toward El Paso along the way.
El Paso
86.6 mi in|~1h 44m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
76.6 mi
1h 23m
County Road 1000 North
11.8 mi
17m
East Gridley Road
9.2 mi
14m
US Highway 24
6.9 mi
10m
East 3100 North Road
6.7 mi
9m
North Washington Street
5.3 mi
11m
Weber Road
3.9 mi
7m
Nofsinger Road
3.8 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 76.6 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Naperville, IL and Germantown Hills, 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
77 mi·1 hr 23 min·I 55
Use the right lane.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·57 sec
Toward US 24: Chenoa, El Paso
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 24
6.7 mi·9 min·East 3100 North Road
8
Continue on US 24
9.2 mi·14 min·East Gridley Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 24
12 mi·17 min·County Road 1000 North
10
Continue on US 24
2.0 mi·3 min·East Center Street
11
Continue on US 24
6.9 mi·10 min·US Highway 24
12
Turn right onto Nofsinger Road
1.8 mi·3 min·Nofsinger Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto Tazewood Road
73 ft·4 sec·Tazewood Road
14
Turn right onto Nofsinger Road
2.0 mi·3 min·Nofsinger Road
15
Turn left onto IL 116
1.9 mi·3 min·State Route 116
16
Arrive at destination
IL 116
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.7 miles from Naperville, IL, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.6 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 28 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.7 miles or 1h 20m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Germantown Hills, 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 129.3 miles and 2h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 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 76.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.7 mi from Naperville, IL
· 1h 20m into the drive
The midpoint is around 64.7 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 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76.6 miles.
Arriving in Germantown Hills, IL
The final approach into Germantown Hills, 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 Germantown Hills, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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 8.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.20 one way
$38.39 round trip
$3.77/gal25.4 MPG avg45 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.25
$21.65
$43.30
premium
$4.65
$23.69
$47.38
diesel
$5.30
$27.00
$54.00
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.2 kg one way.
EV Charging Along Route
1 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: fair
Swtch Charging Station
East Peoria, Illinois
Other
1 DCFC
Other: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38.8
0
$13.58
$6.21
Efficient EV
32.3
0
$11.31
$5.17
EV Truck/SUV
51.7
0
$18.10
$8.28
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% 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
Evening
in Naperville on Friday
Local time
8:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Germantown Hills, IL
Evening
in Germantown Hills on Friday
Local time
8:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°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
18 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
2h 49m 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 Germantown Hills, IL covers 129.3 miles and takes about 2h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, County Road 1000 North, East Gridley Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.7 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 $19.20 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.
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 2h 49m drive. You will face about 8 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 86.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Naperville, IL to Germantown Hills, IL, road signs begin pointing toward El Paso along the way.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
