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Trip from Naperville, IL to Long Lake, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 14m

Distance

54 mi

87 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 8m ★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m

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

Downtown Long Lake, IL, IL

Long Lake, IL

Sean Ewing

Trip Overview

The drive from Naperville, IL to Long Lake, IL covers 54 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Ogden Avenue, North Naperville Wheaton Road, Naperville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.44 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 54 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 14m drive with frequent turns across 54 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Ogden Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Naperville, IL to Long Lake, IL is easy. At 1h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Naperville, IL to Long Lake, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Ogden Avenue
North Naperville Wheaton Road
Naperville Road
I 88
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
I 355
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Lake Cook Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East Ogden Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Washington Street

49 ft · 9 sec · North Washington Street
2

Turn left onto East Ogden Avenue

1.6 mi · 3 min · East Ogden Avenue
3

Turn left onto North Naperville Wheaton Road

0.3 mi · 40 sec · North Naperville Wheaton Road
4

Turn left onto Naperville Road

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Naperville Road
5

Take the ramp slight right toward I 88 Toll East: Chicago

0.4 mi · 48 sec · I 88 Toll East: Chicago
6

Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

4.3 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
7

Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs
8

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

11 mi · 13 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
9

Merge slight left

5.6 mi · 6 min
10

Keep slight left

8.9 mi · 11 min
11

Continue on Lake Cook Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lake Cook Road
12

Continue on North Rand Road

14 mi · 18 min · North Rand Road
13

Continue straight

1.9 mi · 2 min
14

Continue straight

2.0 mi · 2 min
15

Turn right onto Big Hollow Road

2.2 mi · 3 min · Big Hollow Road
16

Turn left onto North Augustana Avenue

177 ft · 8 sec · North Augustana Avenue
17

Continue on North Augustana Avenue

0.1 mi · 31 sec · North Augustana Avenue
18

Turn slight right onto North Rock Island Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · North Rock Island Street
19

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 27 mi from Naperville, IL · 37m into the drive

village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palatine, IL

27 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

Downers Grove, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palatine, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27 miles from Naperville, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Long Lake, IL

The final approach into Long Lake, 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

$8.44 one way

$16.88 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $9.27 $18.54
premium $4.89 $10.39 $20.78
diesel $5.61 $11.92 $23.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.2 0 $5.67 $2.59
Efficient EV 13.5 0 $4.73 $2.16
EV Truck/SUV 21.6 0 $7.56 $3.46

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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

Afternoon in Naperville on Thursday

Local time

4:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Long Lake, IL

Afternoon in Long Lake on Thursday

Local time

4:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°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

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 14m 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 Long Lake, IL covers 54 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Ogden Avenue, North Naperville Wheaton Road, Naperville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27 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 $8.44 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.
The drive from Naperville, IL to Long Lake, IL is easy. At 1h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Naperville, IL to Long Lake, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Naperville, IL to Long Lake, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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