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Trip from Sycamore, IL to Naperville, IL

Drive Time

53m

Distance

40.9 mi

66 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

29 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 49m ★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m

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

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Downtown Sycamore, IL, IL

Sycamore, IL

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip between Sycamore and Naperville, you are looking at a manageable 40.9-mile transit across the Illinois Midwest. Expect to spend about 53 minutes behind the wheel, making this an easy day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $6, it is a highly economical route for a quick commute or visit. You will navigate a combination of local roads and the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway to reach your destination. Since both cities are located within the same state and region, you won't have to worry about major shifts in geography or climate. It is a straightforward drive that functions best as a simple, direct connection between these two points.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

20.4 miles from Sycamore, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is defined by its turn-heavy local nature, requiring you to stay alert through several changes in direction. While you will spend a significant portion of your time on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, the route features a 30.4-mile stretch that serves as the longest uninterrupted segment of the journey. Because the highway share is 0 percent of the total distance, you should anticipate a drive that prioritizes local navigation over long-distance interstate cruising. The character of the road shifts as you transition from local surface streets like North and South Peace Road onto the tollway. Expect a mix of technical maneuvering and steady highway driving that keeps you engaged from start to finish.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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 30.4 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

908 ft 700 ft

Total Climb

54 ft

Total Descent

208 ft

Highest Point

908 ft

~5.8 mi in

Elevation Range

208 ft

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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Somonauk Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 (Somonauk Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Somonauk Street

Turn left onto Somonauk Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Elm Street

Turn right onto West Elm Street

Navigation decision point

5
7.8 mi into trip | ~13m 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 none lane.
7
38.2 mi into trip | ~47m in

Take the exit toward Winfield Road

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 125 Toward Winfield Road
6
39.4 mi into trip | ~50m in | Mill Street

Turn right onto Mill Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway 30.4 mi 34m
South Peace Road 4.4 mi 6m
North Peace Road 1.7 mi 3m
DeKalb Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
Mill Street 1.1 mi 2m
West Diehl Road 0.7 mi 1m
West Ogden Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Winfield Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway — 30.4 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on IL 64

24 ft · 8 sec · West State Street
2

Turn left onto Somonauk Street

416 ft · 10 sec · Somonauk Street
3

Turn right onto West Elm Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · West Elm Street
4

Continue on DeKalb Avenue

1.1 mi · 2 min · DeKalb Avenue
5

Turn left onto South Peace Road

4.4 mi · 6 min · South Peace Road
6

Continue on North Peace Road

1.7 mi · 3 min · North Peace Road
7

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Toward I 88 Toll East: Chicago
8

Merge onto I 88; IL 110

30 mi · 34 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Use the none lane.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Exit 125 Toward Winfield Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Turn right onto Winfield Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Winfield Road
Use the right lane.
11

Turn left onto West Diehl Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Diehl Road
Use the left lane.
12

Turn right onto Mill Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Mill Street
Use the right lane.
13

Turn left onto US 34

0.4 mi · 48 sec · West Ogden Avenue
Use the left lane.
14

Turn left onto North Washington Street

50 ft · 1 sec · North Washington Street
Use the left lane.
15

Arrive at destination

North Washington Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a short, sub-one-hour drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though you should keep an eye on local traffic patterns that could impact your arrival. You won't need to plan for any scheduled stops given the brief duration of the 40.9-mile trip. Make sure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave, as the $6 estimated cost is quite low, allowing you to easily manage your budget for the day. A helpful tip for this specific route is to stay prepared for the transition between the local peace roads and the tollway, as the change in road type requires frequent navigation adjustments. Keeping your GPS ready for those specific turns will ensure your trip remains stress-free and efficient.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 20.4 miles from Sycamore, IL, or about 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.4 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 40.9 miles or 53m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 20.4 miles or 27m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 44m

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 Sycamore, 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 Sycamore, IL

This is one driving day of about 40.9 miles and 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sycamore, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway for about 30.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20.4 mi from Sycamore, IL · 27m into the drive

Downtown Aurora, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Aurora, IL

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.

Popular next leg

Aurora, IL to Naperville, IL

10.3 mi · 19m

Pacing Suggestions

Wheaton, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Aurora, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.4 miles from Sycamore, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Naperville, IL.

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...

28 mi from route ~71 min detour Free near mile 40.9
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

$6.21 one way

$12.42 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $6.85 $13.70
premium $4.80 $7.72 $15.44
diesel $5.64 $9.09 $18.17

Estimated Tolls: $1.83

Reagan Memorial Tollway (30.4 mi) $1.83

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

$6

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

29 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Woodman's Markets - Tesla Supercharger

North Aurora, IL

Tesla

16 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Aurora, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Quality Inn Sycamore-Dekalb

Sycamore, IL

UNIVERSAL

4 DCFC

Best Western

Sycamore, IL

UNIVERSAL

4 DCFC

Genesis of North Aurora

North Aurora, IL

Blink Network

4 DCFC

Coffman GMC

Aurora, IL

RED_E

4 DCFC

HomeTowne Studios & Conference Center Chicago – N Aurora/ Naperville

North Aurora, IL

UNIVERSAL

4 DCFC

Comfort Inn

North Aurora, IL

UNIVERSAL

4 DCFC

Blink Network: 5 ChargePoint Network: 5 UNIVERSAL: 4 EV Connect: 2 IN_CHARGE: 2 NAYAX_ENERGY: 2 Tesla: 2 BP_PULSE: 2 SWTCH: 1 RED_E: 1 SHELL_RECHARGE: 1 Electrify America: 1 Non-Networked: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.3 0 $4.29 $1.96
Efficient EV 10.2 0 $3.58 $1.64
EV Truck/SUV 16.4 0 $5.73 $2.62

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Sycamore, IL

Evening in Sycamore on Sunday

Local time

5:32 PM

CDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Naperville, IL

Evening in Naperville on Sunday

Local time

5:32 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

46°F

Aurora, IL

20 mi in

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

2 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

53m 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 Sycamore, IL to Naperville, IL covers 40.9 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, South Peace Road, North Peace 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 Sycamore, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.21 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 40.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 (Somonauk Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sycamore, IL to Naperville, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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