Origin
Naperville, IL
Evening in Naperville on Friday
Local time
5:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Naperville, IL to Lynwood, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
16.1 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lynwood, IL
Mike Tyurin
Trip Overview
Naperville to Lynwood is 16.1 miles and takes about 31 minutes via West Ogden Avenue and US 34, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a drive characterized by frequent turns and local road segments rather than a straight shot on the highway. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transit or as part of a larger regional exploration, offering a straightforward path between these two suburban locales.
About the Cities
Starting in Naperville, IL
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 16.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (16%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is classified as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' with only 16% of the journey on highways. You'll spend most of your time navigating West Ogden Avenue, US 34, and Chicago Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.1 miles on West Ogden Avenue, offering a brief period of consistent travel before transitioning back to more complex intersections. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with numerous turns and traffic lights as you make your way through local communities.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Ogden Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 12.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near US 34 / West Ogden Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.1 miles you will encounter 7 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: at 1.9 miles (US 34 / West Ogden Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (US 34 / Chicago Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles (US 34 / Madison Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 34 / West Ogden Avenue
Turn left onto US 34 / West Ogden Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
12.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 34 / Chicago Road
Turn right onto US 34 / Chicago Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
13.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 34 / Madison Street
Keep slight right at fork onto US 34 / Madison Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
13.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 34
Turn left onto US 34
Navigation decision point
5
16 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Edythe Street
Turn left onto Edythe Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Ogden Avenue | 12.1 mi | 22m |
| US 34 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Chicago Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Washington Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East Rickard Drive | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| Madison Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Edythe Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Ogden Avenue
— 12.1 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Naperville, IL and Lynwood, IL.
1
Start on North Washington Street
50 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Washington Street
2
Turn right onto US 34
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Ogden Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 34
10 mi
·
18 min
·
West Ogden Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 34
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 34
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on US 34
303 ft
·
9 sec
·
US 34
6
Turn right onto US 34
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Chicago Road
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on US 34
420 ft
·
12 sec
·
Madison Street
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 34
386 ft
·
16 sec
·
Madison Street
9
Turn straight onto US 34
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Washington Street
10
Turn left onto US 34
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 34
11
Continue on US 34
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
US 34
12
Turn right onto East Rickard Drive
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Rickard Drive
13
Turn left onto Edythe Street
307 ft
·
13 sec
·
Edythe Street
14
Arrive at destination
Edythe Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.52 one way
$5.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.10 | $6.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Lynwood, IL
Evening in Lynwood on Friday
Local time
5:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°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
19 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
31m 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 Lynwood, IL covers 16.1 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Ogden Avenue, US 34, Chicago Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8 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 $2.52 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 16.1 miles you will encounter 7 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: at 1.9 miles (US 34 / West Ogden Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (US 34 / Chicago Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles (US 34 / Madison Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Naperville, IL to Lynwood, 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.
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