How far is Addison, IL from Wheaton, IL?
The driving distance from Addison, IL to Wheaton, IL is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Addison and Wheaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Addison and Wheaton.
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Start on North Addison Road
24 m · 6 sec · North Addison Road
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Turn left onto West Lake Street
1681 ft · 36 sec · West Lake Street
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Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Drive
914 ft · 25 sec · John F. Kennedy Drive
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Continue on West Army Trail Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · West Army Trail Boulevard
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Continue on West Army Trail Road
1301 ft · 29 sec · West Army Trail Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
2368 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 64: North Avenue
1535 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto North Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on College Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · College Avenue
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Turn left onto North Washington Street
120 m · 13 sec · North Washington Street
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Turn right onto East Wesley Street
1587 ft · 46 sec · East Wesley Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Wesley Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Addison and Wheaton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Army Trail Boulevard
Continue on West Army Trail Boulevard
1.97 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Addison and Rain Showers near Wheaton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Addison to Wheaton?
The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Glendale Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Addison and 7 miles from Wheaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.01 one way or $4.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Addison and Rain Showers near Wheaton.
Stop Ideas Near Glendale Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glendale Heights.
Naperville
La Grange Road
Summit
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Addison and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 7.57 mi (12.19 km).
#1 Addison
Village in DuPage County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 5,588 |
| Coordinates | 41.9317000, -87.9889600 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wheaton
The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.
| Population | 52,451 |
| Coordinates | 41.8661400, -88.1070100 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Wesley Street (-88.10701, 41.866123)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.67 | $2.01 | $4.01 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $2.28 | $4.55 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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