Origin
Prairie Grove, IL
Morning in Prairie Grove on Saturday
Local time
8:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prairie Grove, IL to Naperville, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
40.8 mi
66 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prairie Grove, IL
Andrew Patrick Photo
Trip Overview
Prairie Grove to Naperville is 40.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 13 minutes via Illinois Route 59, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip within the Midwest, connecting two points in Illinois. You'll find it to be a mixed drive, not overly taxing, making it a good option for a short, uncomplicated journey. Given the relatively brief duration, it’s ideal for a day trip or as a segment of a larger travel plan. Plan for a drive that offers a blend of road types without significant challenges.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 1h 13m. Total distance: 40.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with about 30% of the journey on highway stretches. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 7.2 miles along Illinois Route 59. You'll navigate using Illinois Route 59, East Algonquin Road, and New Sutton Road, suggesting a progression from potentially faster roads to more local connections as you approach your destination. Expect the road character to shift subtly, from more open stretches to areas with more local traffic and intersections as you get closer to Naperville.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Illinois Route 59 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.7 miles in near North Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 40.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 7.7 miles (North Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 15.4 miles (IL 59 / New Sutton Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.8 miles (Batavia Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
7.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
North Main Street
Enter roundabout onto North Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
15.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
IL 59 / New Sutton Road
Turn sharp right onto IL 59 / New Sutton Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
35.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
Batavia Road
Turn left onto Batavia Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
40.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
US 34 / West Ogden Avenue
Turn left onto US 34 / West Ogden Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
40.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
North Washington Street
Turn left onto North Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Route 59 | 7.2 mi | 12m |
| East Algonquin Road | 6.8 mi | 10m |
| New Sutton Road | 6 mi | 9m |
| IL 31 | 5 mi | 8m |
| North Neltnor Boulevard | 4 mi | 7m |
| Sutton Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Mill Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Batavia Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Illinois Route 59
— 7.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Grove, IL and Naperville, IL.
1
Start on Barreville Road
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Barreville Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto IL 176
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West State Road
3
Turn left onto IL 31
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
IL 31
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto Meyer Drive
308 ft
·
10 sec
·
Meyer Drive
5
Continue on North Main Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Main Street
6
Enter roundabout onto North Main Street
145 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Main Street
7
Continue on North Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
8
Turn left onto IL 62
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
East Algonquin Road
9
Turn straight onto IL 62; IL 68
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Dundee Road
10
Turn sharp right onto IL 59
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
New Sutton Road
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on IL 59
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Sutton Road
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on IL 59
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Ingalton Avenue
13
Continue on IL 59
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Illinois Route 59
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on IL 59
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
North Neltnor Boulevard
15
Continue on IL 59
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Illinois Route 59
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto Batavia Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Batavia Road
Use the left lane.
17
At end of road, turn left onto Warrenville Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Warrenville Road
18
Continue on Mill Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Mill Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto US 34
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Ogden Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
Turn left onto North Washington Street
50 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Washington Street
Use the left lane.
21
Arrive at destination
North Washington Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.4 mi from Prairie Grove, IL · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.4 miles from Prairie Grove, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.38 one way
$12.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.00 | $14.01 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.85 | $15.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.01 | $18.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Morning in Naperville on Saturday
Local time
8:33 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
17 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
1h 13m 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 Prairie Grove, IL to Naperville, IL covers 40.8 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Illinois Route 59, East Algonquin Road, New Sutton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.4 miles from Prairie Grove, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.38 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 40.8 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 7.7 miles (North Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 15.4 miles (IL 59 / New Sutton Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.8 miles (Batavia Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Prairie Grove, 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 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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