How far is Alorton, IL from Wheaton, IL?

The driving distance from Alorton, IL to Wheaton, IL is about 285.4 miles (459.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250 miles (402.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
285.4 mi
04h 28m
Flight
250.03 mi
402.38 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.03 mi
Kilometers
402.38 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
285.4 mi
Kilometers
459.3 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheaton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:47 AM CDT
Return by in Alorton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alorton
2026-04-23T05:18
Arrive Wheaton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alorton
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Atlanta
IL

City in Logan County, Illinois, United States

From Alorton
139.5 mi
02h 14m
To Wheaton
145.9 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alorton and Wheaton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alorton and Wheaton.

  1. 1

    Start on East Broadway

    6 m · 3 sec · East Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 42nd Street

    534 ft · 15 sec · North 42nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Missouri Avenue

    89 m · 11 sec · Old Missouri Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto New Missouri Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · New Missouri Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 255 North: Chicago

    1483 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North, I 70 East: Indianapolis, Chicago

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City

    107.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

    29.4 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

    107.1 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Weber Road

    1556 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    71 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Weber Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Weber Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Washington Street

    2489 ft · 56 sec · Washington Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Washington Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hobson Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Hobson Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Naper Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Naper Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Naperville Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Naperville Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Roosevelt Road

    906 ft · 26 sec · East Roosevelt Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2720 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Wesley Street

    31 m · 3 sec · West Wesley Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Wesley Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alorton and Wheaton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
253 mi · 89%
I 255 North
7.94 mi · 3%
Weber Road
4.4 mi · 2%
Naperville Road
4.3 mi · 2%
Naper Boulevard
3.46 mi · 1%
South Washington Street
2.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City

108 mi · 01h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.4 mi
250 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atlanta
02h 14m from Alorton
Leave By
8:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alorton and Mostly Sunny near Wheaton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alorton to Wheaton?

The road trip is about 285.4 miles (459.3 km) and usually takes 04h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.5 miles from Alorton and 145.9 miles from Wheaton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 250 miles (402.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.97 one way or $75.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alorton and Mostly Sunny near Wheaton.

Stop Ideas Near Atlanta

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Atlanta and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
Scenic stop 0.6 mi away

Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!

Atlanta , IL
865 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL 61723, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction
City of Lincoln
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

City of Lincoln

Lincoln , IL
700 Broadway St, Lincoln, IL 62656
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atlanta.

RAIL

Lincoln

17 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

35 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

60 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Springfield station

62 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alorton and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 250.03 mi (402.38 km).

Alorton

#1 Alorton

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,880
Coordinates38.5897700, -90.1201100
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Wheaton

#2 Wheaton

The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population52,451
Coordinates41.8661400, -88.1070100
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: East Broadway (-90.120106, 38.589773)
End: West Wesley Street (-88.10701, 41.866123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 459 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.07 gal
38.12 L · about $37.97
Round trip
$75.95
20.14 gal · 76.24 L
Estimated CO2
89.5 kg one way
Round trip: 179 kg / 395 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.97 $75.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.83 $85.66
Premium $4.65 $46.87 $93.73
Diesel $5.30 $53.41 $106.82

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Alorton and Wheaton. The current time is 05:18:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.