Origin
Naperville, IL
Morning in Naperville on Saturday
Local time
10:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Naperville, IL to Prairie Grove, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
40.9 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prairie Grove, IL
Andrew Patrick Photo
Trip Overview
Naperville, IL to Prairie Grove, IL is 40.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 13 minutes via Illinois Route 59 and Algonquin Road, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This relatively short drive stays within the Midwest, connecting two locations in Illinois. Expect a local feel for most of the journey, with a moderate amount of turns. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay.
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 1h 13m. Total distance: 40.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll encounter frequent intersections and changes in direction. Only 17% of the drive is on highways, so much of your time will be spent on surface streets and county roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 7.1 miles on Illinois Route 59. Be prepared for a varied driving experience, transitioning between different local road segments.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Illinois Route 59 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.1 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 around 0.4 miles in near Mill Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.4 miles (Mill Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (Batavia Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (IL 59 / Illinois Route 59): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Mill Street
Turn right onto Mill Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Batavia Road
Turn right onto Batavia Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
IL 59 / Illinois Route 59
Turn right onto IL 59 / Illinois Route 59
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
25.4 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
IL 62; IL 68 / Dundee Road
Turn sharp left onto IL 62; IL 68 / Dundee Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
33.2 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
North Main Street
Enter roundabout onto North Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Route 59 | 7.1 mi | 12m |
| Algonquin Road | 6.9 mi | 11m |
| New Sutton Road | 6 mi | 9m |
| Algonquin Bypass | 5 mi | 8m |
| South Neltnor Boulevard | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| South Sutton Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Mill Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Batavia Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Illinois Route 59
— 7.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Naperville, IL and Prairie Grove, IL.
1
Start on North Washington Street
50 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Washington Street
2
Turn right onto US 34
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
West Ogden Avenue
3
Turn right onto Mill Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Mill Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on Warrenville Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Warrenville Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Batavia Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Batavia Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto IL 59
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Illinois Route 59
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on IL 59
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
South Neltnor Boulevard
8
Continue on IL 59
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Illinois Route 59
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on IL 59
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Ingalton Avenue
10
Continue on IL 59
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Sutton Road
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on IL 59
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
New Sutton Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn sharp left onto IL 62; IL 68
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Dundee Road
Use the left lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto IL 62
6.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Algonquin Road
14
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
15
Enter roundabout onto North Main Street
154 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Main Street
16
Continue on North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Main Street
17
Turn right onto IL 31
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Algonquin Bypass
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Turn right onto IL 176
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West State Road
19
Turn left onto Barreville Road
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Barreville Road
20
Arrive at destination
Barreville Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.4 mi from Naperville, IL · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.4 miles from Naperville, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Prairie Grove, IL
The final approach into Prairie Grove, 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
$6.39 one way
$12.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.87 | $15.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.29 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Prairie Grove, IL
Morning in Prairie Grove on Saturday
Local time
10:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
17 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 13m 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 Prairie Grove, IL covers 40.9 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Illinois Route 59, Algonquin Road, New Sutton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.4 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 $6.39 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 40.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.4 miles (Mill Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (Batavia Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (IL 59 / Illinois Route 59): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Naperville, IL to Prairie Grove, 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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