How far is Andalusia, IL from Wheaton, IL?
The driving distance from Andalusia, IL to Wheaton, IL is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.9 miles (222 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City and county seat of Lee County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Andalusia and Wheaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Andalusia and Wheaton.
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Start on 2nd Street East
21 m · 5 sec · 2nd Street East
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue East
2916 ft · 49 sec · 6th Avenue East
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Continue on 78th Avenue West
4.5 mi · 7 min · 78th Avenue West
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Turn left onto Centennial Expressway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Centennial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280 East
2460 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West, US 6 West: Moline
1531 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
1 km · 43 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 5 East
2525 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John Deere Road
10.4 mi · 15 min · John Deere Road
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Keep slight left
1799 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
43.8 mi · 47 min
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
83.1 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right
2050 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Freedom Drive
1385 ft · 38 sec · Freedom Drive
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Turn right onto Warrenville Road
1428 ft · 29 sec · Warrenville Road
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Turn left onto Naperville Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Naperville Road
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Turn left onto East Roosevelt Road
906 ft · 26 sec · East Roosevelt Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2720 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Wesley Street
31 m · 3 sec · West 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 Andalusia and Wheaton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
83.1 mi · 01h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Andalusia 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 Andalusia to Wheaton?
The road trip is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km) and usually takes 02h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dixon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.6 miles from Andalusia and 83.1 miles from Wheaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.9 miles (222 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.26 one way or $52.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Andalusia and Mostly Sunny near Wheaton.
Stop Ideas Near Dixon
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 Dixon.
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Princeton
Rockford, Illinois
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Andalusia and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 137.96 mi (222.02 km).
#1 Andalusia
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,088 |
| Coordinates | 41.4392000, -90.7176400 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| 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: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $4.61 | $26.26 | $52.52 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $29.87 | $59.74 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $33.03 | $66.05 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $37.57 | $75.15 |
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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