Trip from Patton, IL to Naperville, IL

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Drive Time

4h 46m

Distance

215.9 mi

347 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 33m ★

6 AM

4h 46m

8 AM

5h 13m

10 AM

4h 55m

12 PM

4h 53m

3 PM

4h 57m

5 PM

5h 12m

8 PM

4h 38m

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

This 215.9-mile drive from Patton to Naperville, Illinois, is a straightforward trip that can easily be accomplished in a single day, taking around 4 hours and 46 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-57, IL-133, and US-45, it's a highway-focused journey through the Midwest. With an estimated fuel cost of $34, this route is budget-friendly for a day trip. The drive is mostly on interstates, making it efficient for covering distance. You'll find this trip offers a practical way to travel between these two Illinois locations without needing an overnight stop.

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

107.9 miles from Patton, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 215.9-mile route, with 77% of the drive on major highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 114.5 miles on I-57, offering a consistent pace. While primarily interstate, the inclusion of IL-133 and US-45 may introduce some variations in road type and speed. This profile suggests a drive that prioritizes covering ground efficiently, with opportunities for both high-speed travel and slightly more varied road conditions as you transition between major thoroughfares.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 25 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 114.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and IL 133. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near 74th Place.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 215.9 miles you will encounter 18 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 1.4 miles (74th Place): Navigation decision point; at 163.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 191.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

1.4 mi into trip | ~5m in | 74th Place

At end of road, turn left onto 74th Place

Navigation decision point

163.3 mi into trip | ~3h 27m in

Take the exit toward Bourbonnais Parkway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 318 Toward Bourbonnais Parkway

191.7 mi into trip | ~4h 13m in

Take the ramp toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs

210.4 mi into trip | ~4h 34m in

Take the exit toward US 34: Ogden Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 20B Toward US 34: Ogden Avenue

210.7 mi into trip | ~4h 35m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 34: Lisle

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward US 34: Lisle

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 57	114.5 mi	2h 2m
IL 133	31.9 mi	56m
US 45	18.2 mi	25m
Veterans Memorial Tollway	18.1 mi	20m
East Terre Haute Road	7.3 mi	10m
North Terre Haute Road	5.5 mi	7m
East Ogden Avenue	5.1 mi	10m
Lincoln Highway	3.8 mi	5m

Longest stretch: I 57 — 114.5 mi, about 2h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on East 2250th Road

1.4 mi · 5 min · East 2250th Road

At end of road, turn left onto 74th Place

0.6 mi · 2 min · 74th Place

Turn left onto East Terre Haute Road

7.3 mi · 10 min · East Terre Haute Road

Continue on North Terre Haute Road

5.5 mi · 7 min · North Terre Haute Road

Turn left onto US 150

1.6 mi · 2 min · East Jasper Street

Continue on IL 133

32 mi · 56 min · IL 133

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I-57 North: Champaign

Merge onto I 57

114 mi · 2 hr 2 min · I 57

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 42 sec

Exit 318 Toward Bourbonnais Parkway

Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bourbonnais Parkway

Turn right onto US 45; US 52

18 mi · 25 min · US 45; US 52

Turn left onto West Steger Road

0.2 mi · 54 sec · West Steger Road

Turn right onto Wolf Road

2.3 mi · 4 min · Wolf Road

Turn left onto US 30

3.8 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Highway

Continue on US 30

0.3 mi · 26 sec · East Maple Street

Continue on US 30

442 ft · 10 sec · West Lincoln Highway

Turn right onto North Cedar Road

2.4 mi · 5 min · North Cedar Road

Turn left onto US 6

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Maple Road

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 57 sec

Toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 355

18 mi · 20 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Exit 20B Toward US 34: Ogden Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

76 ft · 4 sec

Toward US 34: Lisle Use the left lane.

Turn left onto US 34

5.1 mi · 10 min · East Ogden Avenue

Turn right onto North Washington Street

50 ft · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Arrive at destination

North Washington Street

Trip Plan

Given the 4 hour and 46 minute duration, starting early is your best bet to maximize daylight and avoid potential traffic closer to Naperville. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. The fuel cost is estimated at $34, so ensure your tank is full before departing Patton. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before the longest 114.5-mile stretch on I-57, as services can be spaced out on interstates. This is a manageable day trip, so you can adjust your departure time as needed.

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 107.9 miles from Patton, IL, or about 2h 28m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 114.5 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 80 miles or 1h 58m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 107.9 miles or 2h 28m 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 47m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Patton, 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 Patton, IL

This is one driving day of about 215.9 miles and 4h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Patton, 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 114.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 107.9 mi from Patton, IL · 2h 28m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Champaign, IL

108 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

Champaign, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Champaign, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 107.9 miles from Patton, 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 114.5 miles.

Arriving in Naperville, IL

The final approach into Naperville, 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 Naperville, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.75 one way

$67.51 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 76 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$37.06	$74.12
premium	$4.89	$41.55	$83.10
diesel	$5.61	$47.67	$95.34

Estimated Tolls: $1.27

Veterans Memorial Tollway (18.1 mi) $1.27

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

$34

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 75.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	64.8	0	$22.67	$10.36
Efficient EV	54	0	$18.89	$8.64
EV Truck/SUV	86.4	1	$30.23	$13.82

Gas CO2

76 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (67% 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 data refreshed 10 hours ago

Origin

Patton, IL

Afternoon in Patton on Wednesday

Local time

2:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Naperville, IL

Afternoon in Naperville on Wednesday

Local time

2:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

51°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 46m 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 Patton, IL to Naperville, IL covers 215.9 miles and takes about 4h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 57, IL 133, US 45. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 107.9 miles from Patton, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.75 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.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (74th Place): Navigation decision point; at 163.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 191.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Patton, IL to Naperville, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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