Origin
Oak Brook, IL
Late night in Oak Brook on Friday
Local time
4:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Brook, IL to Naperville, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
14.9 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Brook, IL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Oak Brook to Naperville, you are looking at a brief 14.9-mile journey that typically takes about 23 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, as the proximity of these two Midwestern locations makes an overnight stay unnecessary. You can expect to spend roughly $2 on fuel for the entire drive, making it a very economical choice. Navigating this route involves a combination of the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, York Road, and North Washington Street. It is a straightforward local connection that serves as a convenient link between these two Illinois communities.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 14.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that balances short highway bursts with navigating surface streets. While you will spend time on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway for a 9.7-mile stretch, the route does not feature a high highway share, requiring you to stay alert for transitions. The character of the road shifts from regional tollway infrastructure to the more localized flow of North Washington Street and York Road. You will find that the drive feels more like an urban commute than a long-distance cruise, demanding focus through the various turns required to reach your destination.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.7 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 early in the drive near York Road.
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 14.9 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: near the start (York Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
York Road
Turn left onto York Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 88 Toll West: Aurora
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 88 Toll West: Aurora
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge onto I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
12 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 127
5
13.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
North Washington Street
Turn left onto North Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway | 9.7 mi | 12m |
| North Washington Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| York Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| 22nd Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Diehl Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Freedom Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Oak Brook Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
— 9.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Brook, IL and Naperville, IL.
1
Start on Oak Brook Road
71 ft
·
8 sec
·
Oak Brook Road
2
Turn left onto York Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
York Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto 22nd Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
22nd Street
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
185 ft
·
6 sec
Toward I 88 Toll West: Aurora
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
this road
Toward I 88 Toll West: Aurora
6
Merge onto I 88; IL 110
9.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 127
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto Freedom Drive
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Freedom Drive
9
Turn right onto East Diehl Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Diehl Road
10
Turn left onto North Washington Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Washington Street
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
North Washington Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.33 one way
$4.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.58
Reagan Memorial Tollway
(9.7 mi)
$0.58
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$1
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Naperville, IL
Late night in Naperville on Friday
Local time
4:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°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
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m 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 Oak Brook, IL to Naperville, IL covers 14.9 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, North Washington Street, York Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.5 miles from Oak Brook, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.33 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 14.9 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: near the start (York Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Oak Brook, IL to Naperville, 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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