How far is Blackhawk, IL from Wheeling, IL?
The driving distance from Blackhawk, IL to Wheeling, IL is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
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.
The second most populous city in Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blackhawk and Wheeling.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blackhawk and Wheeling.
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Start on Blackhawk Trail
102 m · 16 sec · Blackhawk Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Army Depot Road
2563 ft · 1 min · Army Depot Road
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Turn sharp left
6.6 mi · 10 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street
4.9 mi · 7 min · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on Madison Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Madison Street
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Continue on West Diagonal Street
639 ft · 21 sec · West Diagonal Street
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Continue on North Main Street
2099 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
4.6 mi · 6 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Woodbine Street
2853 ft · 1 min · East Woodbine Street
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
6.4 mi · 9 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on West North Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · West North Avenue
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
33.2 mi · 42 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on West State Road
9.8 mi · 11 min · West State Road
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
14.5 mi · 17 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
1 km · 41 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Chicago
2544 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
19.8 mi · 21 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
29.8 mi · 32 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs
2618 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 53 North: Northwest Suburbs
1584 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on IL 53 North: Northwest Suburbs
1066 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 53 North: Northwest Suburbs
1781 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward East Palatine Road
2489 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Palatine Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Palatine Road
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Take the exit slight right
115 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto East Frontage Road
1151 ft · 40 sec · East Frontage Road
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Turn left onto North Elmhurst Road
1 mi · 2 min · North Elmhurst Road
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Continue on South Elmhurst Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Elmhurst Road
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Turn right onto West Dundee Road
2069 ft · 53 sec · West Dundee Road
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
10 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blackhawk and Wheeling.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
33.2 mi · 00h 42m
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 Blackhawk and Mostly Sunny near Wheeling.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blackhawk to Wheeling?
The road trip is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Rockford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74 miles from Blackhawk and 67.9 miles from Wheeling.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.86 one way or $37.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Blackhawk and Mostly Sunny near Wheeling.
Stop Ideas Near Rockford
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 Rockford.
Rockford, Illinois
South Beloit, Illinois
Janesville, Wisconsin
Mendota station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blackhawk and Wheeling. Straight-line distance: 117.58 mi (189.23 km).
#1 Blackhawk
Unincorporated community in Illinois
| Population | 9,587 |
| Coordinates | 42.1875200, -90.2240200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wheeling
City in West Virginia
| Population | 38,958 |
| Coordinates | 42.1391900, -87.9289600 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Railroad Avenue (-87.929007, 42.139177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $3.77 | $18.86 | $37.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.27 | $42.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.27 | $46.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.52 | $53.04 |
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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