How far is Burton, IL from Wheaton, IL?

The driving distance from Burton, IL to Wheaton, IL is about 291.4 miles (468.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.8 miles (342.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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
291.39 mi
04h 36m
Flight
212.82 mi
342.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.82 mi
Kilometers
342.5 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.39 mi
Kilometers
468.94 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheaton
Wed, Apr 15, 8:41 AM CDT
Return by in Burton
Wed, Apr 15, 1:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burton
2026-04-15T04:05
Arrive Wheaton
Wed, Apr 15, 8:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 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
7:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burton
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
Orion
IL

Village in Henry County, Illinois, United States

From Burton
145.7 mi
02h 18m
To Wheaton
145.6 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 1003rd Lane

    642 ft · 28 sec · North 1003rd Lane

  2. 2

    Continue on County Road 5

    1.1 km · 2 min · County Road 5

  3. 3

    Continue on State Street

    3.3 mi · 8 min · State Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South 63rd Street

    1 km · 3 min · South 63rd Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway Street

    1898 ft · 42 sec · Broadway Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    2161 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    58.9 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1 km · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    3.4 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Johnson Street

    576 ft · 16 sec · North Johnson Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto West Calhoun Street

    848 ft · 30 sec · West Calhoun Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Lafayette Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Lafayette Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East 1200th Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East 1200th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on South Monmouth Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Monmouth Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    45.2 mi · 53 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    31.9 mi · 35 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Falls

    127.1 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    2050 ft · 48 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Freedom Drive

    1385 ft · 38 sec · Freedom Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Warrenville Road

    1428 ft · 29 sec · Warrenville Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Naperville Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Naperville Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Roosevelt Road

    906 ft · 26 sec · East Roosevelt Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2720 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  26. 26

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

    31 m · 3 sec · West Wesley Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Wesley Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burton 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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
147 mi · 50%
I 88 East
128 mi · 44%
Naperville Road
3.64 mi · 1%
State Street
3.29 mi · 1%
North Lafayette Street
1.63 mi · 1%
East 1200th Street
1.22 mi
Longest Stretch

I 88 East

Take the exit slight right toward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Falls

127 mi · 02h 19m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.6 mi
212.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orion
02h 18m from Burton
Leave By
7:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Burton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wheaton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 291.4 miles (468.9 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

Orion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.7 miles from Burton and 145.6 miles from Wheaton.

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

The direct path is about 212.8 miles (342.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.77 one way or $77.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Burton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wheaton.

Stop Ideas Near Orion

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Orion, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Moline, Illinois

15 mi away
1200 River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

22 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Davenport, Iowa

25 mi away
304 West River Drive
RAIL

Kewanee

40 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burton and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 212.82 mi (342.5 km).

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#1 Burton

Human settlement in United States of America

Population862
Coordinates39.9047700, -91.2490300
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Wheaton

#2 Wheaton

The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population52,451
Coordinates41.8661400, -88.1070100
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: North 1003rd Lane (-91.249031, 39.904662)
End: West Wesley Street (-88.10701, 41.866123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 469 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.28 gal
38.92 L · about $38.77
Round trip
$77.53
20.56 gal · 77.84 L
Estimated CO2
91.4 kg one way
Round trip: 182.7 kg / 403 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.77 $77.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.72 $87.44
Premium $4.65 $47.84 $95.69
Diesel $5.30 $54.53 $109.05

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Burton and Wheaton. The current time is 04:05:10.

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.