Origin
Naperville, IL
Afternoon in Naperville on Friday
Local time
1:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Naperville, IL to Knollwood, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
48.2 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Knollwood, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
The drive from Naperville, IL to Knollwood, IL covers 48.2 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tri-State Tollway, Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, Rockland Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.7 miles on Tri-State Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 48.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 5m drive with frequent turns across 48.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tri-State Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 30.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 34 / East Ogden Avenue.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.2 miles you will encounter 13 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 9.5 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 34 / East Ogden Avenue
Turn left onto US 34 / East Ogden Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
9.5 mi into trip
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~14m in
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I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
14.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 294 North, I 290 West: Milwaukee, Rockford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 139
Toward I 294 North, I 290 West: Milwaukee, Rock...
6
14.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 294 Toll North: O'Hare International Airport, Milwaukee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 294 Toll North: O'Hare International A...
7
45.7 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward IL 176: Rockland Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 16
Toward IL 176: Rockland Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Naperville, IL and Knollwood, IL, road signs point toward Rockford and Milwaukee.
Rockford
14.2 mi in
|
~20m
Milwaukee
14.8 mi in
|
~21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-State Tollway | 30.7 mi | 37m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway | 11.6 mi | 14m |
| Rockland Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| East Ogden Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| North Waukegan Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Naperville Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Naperville Wheaton Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Plaister Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tri-State Tollway
— 30.7 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Naperville, IL and Knollwood, IL.
1
Start on North Washington Street
50 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Washington Street
2
Turn left onto US 34
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East Ogden Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto North Naperville Wheaton Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Naperville Wheaton Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto Naperville Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Naperville Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 88 Toll East: Chicago
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 88; IL 110
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 88; IL 110
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 139
Toward I 294 North, I 290 West: Milwaukee, Rockford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 294 Toll North: O'Hare International Airport, Milwaukee
10
Merge onto I 294
31 mi
·
37 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 16
Toward IL 176: Rockland Road
Use the right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 176
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Rockland Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto IL 43
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Waukegan Road
14
Turn left onto Plaister Avenue
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Plaister Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
3 ft
·
0 sec
·
Plaister Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.1 mi from Naperville, IL · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.1 miles from Naperville, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Knollwood, IL
The final approach into Knollwood, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.54 one way
$15.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.27 | $16.55 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.28 | $18.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.64 | $21.28 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.53
Tri-state Tollway
(30.7 mi)
$1.84
Reagan Memorial Tollway
(11.6 mi)
$0.69
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$3
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.06 | $2.31 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.22 | $1.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.75 | $3.08 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Knollwood, IL
Afternoon in Knollwood on Friday
Local time
1:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Elmhurst, IL
24 mi in
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
16 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 5m 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 Knollwood, IL covers 48.2 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tri-State Tollway, Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, Rockland Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.1 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 $7.54 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.2 miles you will encounter 13 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 9.5 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Naperville, IL and Knollwood, IL, road signs point toward Rockford and Milwaukee.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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