Trip from Naperville, IL to Patton, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 45m

Distance

228.1 mi

367 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 32m ★

6 AM

4h 45m

8 AM

5h 12m

10 AM

4h 55m

12 PM

4h 52m

3 PM

4h 56m

5 PM

5h 11m

8 PM

4h 37m

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

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Patton, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

The drive from Naperville, IL to Patton, IL covers 228.1 miles and takes about 4h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, I 74, Georgetown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 103.7 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.66 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

114.1 miles from Naperville, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 57	103.7 mi	1h 52m
I 74	32.4 mi	35m
Georgetown Road	29.6 mi	44m
Veterans Memorial Tollway	19.2 mi	21m
I 80	10.6 mi	12m
East Terre Haute Road	7.3 mi	10m
North Terre Haute Road	5.5 mi	7m
East Ogden Avenue	5 mi	10m

Longest stretch: I 57 — 103.7 mi, about 1h 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on North Washington Street

50 ft · 9 sec · North Washington Street

Turn left onto US 34

5.0 mi · 10 min · East Ogden Avenue

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 355

19 mi · 21 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

1.3 mi · 2 min

Exit 0A Toward I 80 East: Indiana

Merge onto I 80

11 mi · 12 min · I 80

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 151A Toward I 57 South: Memphis

Merge onto I 57

104 mi · 1 hr 52 min · I 57

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 26 sec

Exit 240 Toward Market Street

Turn left

96 ft · 5 sec

Turn left onto Market Street

3.2 mi · 4 min · Market Street

Turn right onto East Marketview Drive

0.3 mi · 39 sec · East Marketview Drive

Turn left onto North Neil Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · North Neil Street

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Merge onto I 74

32 mi · 35 min · I 74

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Toward US 150, IL 1

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Toward US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road

Turn straight onto US 150; IL 1

14 mi · 20 min · Georgetown Road

Continue on US 150; IL 1

1.9 mi · 2 min · North State Street

Continue on US 150; IL 1

6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road

Continue on US 150; IL 1

0.3 mi · 28 sec · 1575 E US 36

Continue on US 150; IL 1

10 mi · 14 min · Georgetown Road

Continue on US 150; IL 1

1.4 mi · 3 min · IL Route 1

Turn right onto US 150; IL 1

512 ft · 8 sec · West Elliot Street

Turn left onto US 150; IL 1

1.5 mi · 2 min · North Central Avenue

Turn left onto US 150; IL 16; IL 133

0.6 mi · 59 sec · West Jasper Street

Turn right onto North Terre Haute Road

5.5 mi · 7 min · North Terre Haute Road

Continue on East Terre Haute Road

7.3 mi · 10 min · East Terre Haute Road

Turn right onto 74th Place

0.6 mi · 2 min · 74th Place

Turn right onto East 2250th Road

1.4 mi · 5 min · East 2250th Road

Arrive at destination

East 2250th Road

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 114.1 miles from Naperville, IL, or about 2h 12m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.7 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 50 miles or 1h 3m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 114.1 miles or 2h 12m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Patton, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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.

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 228.1 miles and 4h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 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 103.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Champaign, IL

114 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

Orland Park, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Clifton, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 114.1 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 103.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Happy Bites Burger & Wings - Tinley Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tinley Park, Illinois

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 32.6

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+17086208223

Visit website

Asian bowl express

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rantoul, Illinois

0.9 mi

Lucy's Kitchen

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Gilman, Illinois

0.6 mi

Happy Bites Burger & Wings - Tinley Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 32.6

Tinley Park, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+17086208223

Visit website

Asian bowl express

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 130.4

Rantoul, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12172821215

Visit website

Lucy's Kitchen

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 97.8

Gilman, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18152657625

Red Wheel Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 130.4

Rantoul, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+12178930471

Visit website

FAJITAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT OF MOKENA

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 32.6

Mokena, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17089955737

Visit website

Yolks & Berries

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 65.2

Bradley, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18159351501

Visit website

Crossroads Cantina

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 97.8

Gilman, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18157075200

Visit website

Taj Indian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 65.2

Bradley, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–11 pm

+17797015344

Tesla Supercharger

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 146.6

Urbana, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 146.6

Champaign, Illinois

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 146.6

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 177.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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 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

5.2 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.

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

177.4 mi into trip | ~3h 23m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road

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

Toward US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.66 one way

$71.32 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 80 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$39.15	$78.31
premium	$4.89	$43.90	$87.79
diesel	$5.61	$50.36	$100.72

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

$36

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 79.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	68.4	0	$23.95	$10.95
Efficient EV	57	0	$19.96	$9.12
EV Truck/SUV	91.2	1	$31.93	$14.60

Gas CO2

80 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 Saturday

Local time

1:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Patton, IL

Afternoon in Patton on Saturday

Local time

1:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°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

25 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

4h 45m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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...

14 mi from route ~34 min detour Free near mile 39.3

Caution: Road Construction Near the Park

View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

228.1 mi in 4h 45m, mostly highway — 103.7 mi of that is on I 57.

65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 103.7 mi on I 57.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 74. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 34 / East Ogden Avenue.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 228.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

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.

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 4h 45m. Total distance: 228.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 103.7 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.34 in tolls one way, starting with Veterans Memorial Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Patton, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Patton, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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Trip from Naperville, IL to Patton, IL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Happy Bites Burger & Wings - Tinley Park

Happy Bites Burger & Wings - Tinley Park

Asian bowl express

Lucy's Kitchen

Red Wheel Restaurant

FAJITAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT OF MOKENA

Yolks & Berries

Crossroads Cantina

Taj Indian Restaurant

Tesla Supercharger

EV Connect Charging Station

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Destination Charger

Electrify America Charging Station

Nissan Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Naperville, IL

Patton, IL

Same local time

25 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 45m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Pullman National Historical Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Starting in Naperville, IL

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

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