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Trip from Naperville, IL to Lewistown, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 38m

Distance

182 mi

293 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

37 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 26m ★
6 AM
3h 38m
8 AM
4h 3m
10 AM
3h 47m
12 PM
3h 44m
3 PM
3h 48m
5 PM
4h 2m
8 PM
3h 31m

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

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Downtown Lewistown, IL, IL

Lewistown, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

This 182-mile journey from Naperville, IL, to Lewistown, IL, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 38 minutes. You'll be spending about 94% of your time on major highways, making it a direct and efficient drive through the heart of the Midwest. With an estimated fuel cost of $28, this route is quite budget-friendly for a day excursion. The primary roads guiding you are I-55, I-74, and US-24, ensuring a straightforward navigation experience. This route is ideal if you're looking for a practical way to get from point A to point B without extensive detours.

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

91 miles from Naperville, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 38m. Total distance: 182 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 94% of the route utilizing major interstates and highways. You'll experience a substantial stretch of 99.5 miles on I-55, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your travel. While mainly characterized by highway driving, the route does incorporate other main roads like I-74 and US-24, which can offer subtle shifts in scenery and traffic patterns. This generally means less time navigating local roads and more time covering distance efficiently.

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

797 ft 474 ft

Total Climb

413 ft

Total Descent

534 ft

Highest Point

797 ft

~104 mi in

Elevation Range

323 ft

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 Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 38m 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
7
137.4 mi into trip | ~2h 39m in | I 474

Keep slight left at fork onto I 474 toward I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 99 Toward I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island
5
145.3 mi into trip | ~2h 47m in | US 24

Take the exit onto US 24 toward US 24 West: Bartonville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 6A Toward US 24 West: Bartonville

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 Lewistown, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Rock Island along the way.

Rock Island

137.4 mi in | ~2h 39m | via I 474

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 99.5 mi 1h 48m
I 74 27.4 mi 29m
US 24 19.6 mi 24m
United States Highway 24 16.9 mi 25m
I 474 7.9 mi 8m
North Washington Street 5.3 mi 11m
Weber Road 3.9 mi 7m
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 Lewistown, 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: Peoria Use the slight right lane.
7

Continue on I 74

27 mi · 29 min · I 74
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 474

7.9 mi · 8 min · I 474
Exit 99 Toward I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island
9

Take the exit onto US 24

20 mi · 24 min · US 24
Exit 6A Toward US 24 West: Bartonville
10

Turn left

126 ft · 4 sec
11

Continue on US 24

0.2 mi · 17 sec · West Valley View Drive
12

Continue on US 24

17 mi · 25 min · United States Highway 24
13

Arrive at destination

US 24; IL 97

Trip Plan

For this 3-hour and 38-minute drive, departing in the morning will allow you to reach Lewistown with ample time to spare before evening. Since it's a relatively short, highway-dominated trip, you have flexibility with stops; however, planning one stop around the halfway point is advisable. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the longest stretch without a significant change in road type is nearly 100 miles on I-55. This route's efficiency means you can focus on enjoying the drive rather than worrying about complex navigation.

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 91 miles from Naperville, IL, or about 1h 49m 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 91 miles or 1h 49m 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 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lewistown, 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.

+

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 182 miles and 3h 38m.

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.
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 91 mi from Naperville, IL · 1h 49m into the drive

Downtown Normal, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Normal, IL

91 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

Normal, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Normal, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 91 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 99.5 miles.

Arriving in Lewistown, IL

The final approach into Lewistown, 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 Lewistown, 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

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 6.3
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.64 one way

$55.29 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 64 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $30.47 $60.95
premium $4.80 $34.36 $68.72
diesel $5.64 $40.43 $80.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 63.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

37 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Bolingbrook, IL

Tesla

16 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Bolingbrook, IL

Tesla

16 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Aurora, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Joliet, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Inwood Park

Joliet, IL

NOODOE

12 DCFC

Casey's General Store - Tesla Supercharger

Dwight, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wally's - Tesla Supercharger

Pontiac, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

IKEA Store 170 (Bolingbrook, IL)

Bolingbrook, IL

Electrify America

6 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 8 Tesla: 7 Electrify America: 4 Blink Network: 3 EV Connect: 3 BP_PULSE: 3 NOODOE: 3 SHELL_RECHARGE: 2 NAYAX_ENERGY: 1 Non-Networked: 1 IN_CHARGE: 1 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 54.6 0 $19.11 $8.74
Efficient EV 45.5 0 $15.92 $7.28
EV Truck/SUV 72.8 0 $25.48 $11.65

Gas CO2

64 kg

EV CO2

21 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 Thursday

Local time

5:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lewistown, IL

Evening in Lewistown on Thursday

Local time

5:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°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

3h 38m 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 Lewistown, IL covers 182 miles and takes about 3h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, I 74, US 24. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91 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 $27.64 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 38m 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.
On the drive from Naperville, IL to Lewistown, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Rock Island along the way.

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