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Trip from Naperville, IL to Bridgeport, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 43m

Distance

275.6 mi

444 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 30m ★
6 AM
5h 43m
8 AM
6h 10m
10 AM
5h 53m
12 PM
5h 50m
3 PM
5h 54m
5 PM
6h 9m
8 PM
5h 36m

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

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Downtown Bridgeport, IL, IL

Bridgeport, IL

Andreas Staver

Trip Overview

The drive from Naperville, IL to Bridgeport, IL covers 275.6 miles and takes about 5h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, Veterans Memorial Tollway, US 50 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 154.8 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.09 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

137.8 miles from Naperville, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 37m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 43m. Total distance: 275.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 5h 43m highway drive covering 275.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and Veterans Memorial Tollway. The longest continuous stretch is about 154.8 miles on I 57.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 154.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and Veterans Memorial Tollway. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 34 / East 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 275.6 miles you will encounter 17 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 5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 34 / East Ogden Avenue

Turn left onto US 34 / East Ogden Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
5 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the ramp toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
5
5.2 mi into trip | ~10m in | I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway

Merge onto I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
24.4 mi into trip | ~32m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Indiana

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 0A Toward I 80 East: Indiana
5
25.7 mi into trip | ~35m in | I 80

Merge onto I 80

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 154.8 mi 2h 46m
Veterans Memorial Tollway 19.2 mi 21m
US 50 15.8 mi 21m
North 1250th Street 13.3 mi 19m
South Van Buren Street 11 mi 15m
I 80 10.6 mi 12m
Route 130 10 mi 14m
County Road 1100 East 6.7 mi 9m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 154.8 mi, about 2h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Naperville, IL and Bridgeport, IL.

1

Start on North Washington Street

50 ft · 9 sec · North Washington Street
2

Turn left onto US 34

5.0 mi · 10 min · East Ogden Avenue
Use the left lane.
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet Use the right lane.
4

Merge onto I 355

19 mi · 21 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight left at fork

1.3 mi · 2 min
Exit 0A Toward I 80 East: Indiana
6

Merge onto I 80

11 mi · 12 min · I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 151A Toward I 57 South: Memphis
8

Merge onto I 57

155 mi · 2 hr 46 min · I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Exit 190A Toward IL 16 East: Charleston
10

Turn straight onto IL 16

0.7 mi · 1 min · Charleston Avenue East
11

Continue on IL 16

6.0 mi · 8 min · Illinois Route 16
12

Continue on IL 16

1.8 mi · 2 min · West Lincoln Avenue
13

Turn right onto IL 130

1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street
14

Continue on IL 130

0.8 mi · 1 min · Illinois Route 130
15

Continue on IL 130

10.0 mi · 14 min · Route 130
16

Continue on IL 130

2.0 mi · 2 min · County Road 1825 East
17

Continue on IL 130

0.8 mi · 1 min · County Road 1775 E
18

Continue on IL 130

0.4 mi · 32 sec · North Haughton Highway
19

Continue on IL 130

1.3 mi · 1 min · 1700E
20

Continue on IL 130

4.0 mi · 5 min · North Haughton Highway
21

Continue on IL 130

2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 1700E
22

Continue on IL 130

13 mi · 19 min · North 1250th Street
23

Turn left onto IL 130

11 mi · 15 min · South Van Buren Street
24

Continue on IL 130

6.7 mi · 9 min · County Road 1100 East
25

Continue on IL 130

1.3 mi · 2 min · North West Street
26

Turn left onto West Butler Street

1.3 mi · 3 min · West Butler Street
27

Turn right onto North Lincoln Avenue

481 ft · 16 sec · North Lincoln Avenue
28

Turn left onto East Main Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
29

Turn left onto US 50; IL 250

16 mi · 21 min · US 50; IL 250
30

Turn right onto 800E

0.9 mi · 3 min · 800E
31

Continue on Judy Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Judy Avenue
32

At end of road, turn right onto 5th Street

27 ft · 6 sec · 5th Street
33

Turn left onto North Main Street

0.2 mi · 55 sec · North Main Street
34

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Trip Plan

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 137.8 miles from Naperville, IL, or about 2h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 154.8 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 61 miles or 1h 14m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 137.8 miles or 2h 37m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 27m

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

+

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 275.6 miles and 5h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 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 57 for about 154.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 137.8 mi from Naperville, IL · 2h 37m into the drive

Downtown Rantoul, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rantoul, IL

138 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

Joliet, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 61 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rantoul, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 137.8 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 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 154.8 miles.

Arriving in Bridgeport, IL

The final approach into Bridgeport, 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 Bridgeport, IL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 38
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

$43.09 one way

$86.17 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 96 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $47.31 $94.62
premium $4.89 $53.04 $106.07
diesel $5.61 $60.85 $121.70

Estimated Tolls: $1.34

Veterans Memorial Tollway (19.2 mi) $1.34

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$43

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 96.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 82.7 1 $28.94 $13.23
Efficient EV 68.9 0 $24.12 $11.02
EV Truck/SUV 110.2 1 $38.58 $17.64

Gas CO2

96 kg

EV CO2

32 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Late night in Naperville on Friday

Local time

3:46 AM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bridgeport, IL

Late night in Bridgeport on Friday

Local time

3:46 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°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

23 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

5h 43m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Bridgeport, IL covers 275.6 miles and takes about 5h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 57, Veterans Memorial Tollway, US 50. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 137.8 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 $43.09 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 275.6 miles you will encounter 17 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 5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Naperville, IL to Bridgeport, 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 and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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