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Trip from Pleasant Grove, IL to Naperville, IL

Drive Time

6h 37m

Distance

343.1 mi

552 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$52

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

27 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
6h 25m ★
6 AM
6h 37m
8 AM
7h 1m
10 AM
6h 46m
12 PM
6h 43m
3 PM
6h 47m
5 PM
7h 0m
8 PM
6h 30m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Pleasant Grove, IL to Naperville, IL covers 343.1 miles and takes about 6h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, Ken Gray Expressway, US 45 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 154.9 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.11 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

171.6 miles from Pleasant Grove, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 11m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 6h 37m highway drive covering 343.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and Ken Gray Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 154.9 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 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 154.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and Ken Gray Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 68.2 miles in near I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 343.1 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: at 68.2 miles (I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 135.6 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 290.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

5
68.2 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in | I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway toward I 57 North: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 57 North: Chicago
5
135.6 mi into trip | ~2h 33m in | I 57

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57 toward I 57 North: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 57 North: Chicago
5
290.5 mi into trip | ~5h 19m in

Take the exit toward Bourbonnais Parkway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 318 Toward Bourbonnais Parkway
7
337.7 mi into trip | ~6h 25m 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
8
338 mi into trip | ~6h 26m 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 57 154.9 mi 2h 45m
Ken Gray Expressway 117.9 mi 2h 7m
US 45 18.2 mi 25m
Veterans Memorial Tollway 18.1 mi 20m
IL 37 13.6 mi 19m
East Ogden Avenue 5.1 mi 10m
Lincoln Highway 3.8 mi 5m
West Vine Street 3.3 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 154.9 mi, about 2h 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Pleasant Grove Road

383 ft · 18 sec · Pleasant Grove Road
2

Turn left onto IL 146

3.3 mi · 4 min · West Vine Street
3

Turn left onto IL 37

14 mi · 19 min · IL 37
4

Turn straight onto IL 148

0.4 mi · 41 sec · IL 148
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
6

Merge onto I 57

50 mi · 54 min · Ken Gray Expressway
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 57

67 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Ken Gray Expressway
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57

155 mi · 2 hr 45 min · I 57
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 42 sec
Exit 318 Toward Bourbonnais Parkway
10

Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bourbonnais Parkway
11

Turn right onto US 45; US 52

18 mi · 25 min · US 45; US 52
12

Turn left onto West Steger Road

0.2 mi · 54 sec · West Steger Road
13

Turn right onto Wolf Road

2.3 mi · 4 min · Wolf Road
14

Turn left onto US 30

3.8 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Highway
15

Continue on US 30

0.3 mi · 26 sec · East Maple Street
16

Continue on US 30

442 ft · 10 sec · West Lincoln Highway
17

Turn right onto North Cedar Road

2.4 mi · 5 min · North Cedar Road
18

Turn left onto US 6

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Maple Road
19

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 57 sec
Toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs Use the right lane.
20

Merge onto I 355

18 mi · 20 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 20B Toward US 34: Ogden Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight left at fork

76 ft · 4 sec
Toward US 34: Lisle Use the left lane.
23

Turn left onto US 34

5.1 mi · 10 min · East Ogden Avenue
24

Turn right onto North Washington Street

50 ft · 1 sec · North Washington Street
25

Arrive at destination

North Washington Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 171.6 miles from Pleasant Grove, IL, or about 3h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 154.9 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 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 171.6 miles or 3h 11m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 11m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Pleasant Grove, 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.

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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 Pleasant Grove, IL

This is one driving day of about 343.1 miles and 6h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pleasant Grove, 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 154.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 171.6 mi from Pleasant Grove, IL · 3h 11m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Champaign, IL

172 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.

Popular next leg

Champaign, IL to Naperville, IL

146.3 mi · 2h 22m

Pacing Suggestions

Frankfort, 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 171.6 miles from Pleasant Grove, 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 154.9 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.

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...

21 mi from route ~54 min detour Free near mile 319.5
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

$52.11 one way

$104.23 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 120 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $57.45 $114.90
premium $4.80 $64.77 $129.54
diesel $5.64 $76.22 $152.45

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

$52

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$78–$103

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 120 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

27 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Subway - Tesla Supercharger

Salem, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Holiday Inn - Tesla Supercharger

Effingham, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

County Market - Tesla Supercharger

Champaign, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Mach 1 - Tesla Supercharger

Marion, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Mach 1 - Tesla Supercharger

Mt. Vernon, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Holiday Inn Mt. Vernon - Tesla Supercharger

Mt. Vernon, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Champaign, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Jack Flash - Effingham - Tesla Supercharger

Effingham, IL

Tesla

6 DCFC

Tesla: 8 UNIVERSAL: 3 Electrify America: 3 ChargePoint Network: 3 eVgo Network: 2 RED_E: 2 Blink Network: 2 SYNERGEV: 1 CIRCLE_K: 1 Non-Networked: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 102.9 1 $36.03 $16.47
Efficient EV 85.8 0 $30.02 $13.72
EV Truck/SUV 137.2 1 $48.03 $21.96

Gas CO2

120 kg

EV CO2

40 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Pleasant Grove, IL

Morning in Pleasant Grove on Monday

Local time

9:51 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Naperville, IL

Morning in Naperville on Monday

Local time

9:51 AM

CDT

Current temp

46°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

33 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

6h 37m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Pleasant Grove, IL to Naperville, IL covers 343.1 miles and takes about 6h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, Ken Gray Expressway, 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 171.6 miles from Pleasant Grove, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.11 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 343.1 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 68.2 miles (I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 135.6 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 290.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Pleasant Grove, IL to Naperville, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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