How far is Capron, IL from Wheaton, IL?

The driving distance from Capron, IL to Wheaton, IL is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.1 miles (79 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.08 mi
01h 22m
Flight
49.12 mi
79.05 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.12 mi
Kilometers
79.05 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.08 mi
Kilometers
103.12 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheaton
Thu, Oct 15, 2:41 PM CDT
Return by in Capron
Thu, Oct 15, 4:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Capron
2026-10-15T13:18
Arrive Wheaton
Thu, Oct 15, 2:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Capron
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Huntley
IL

Village in McHenry and Kane counties, Illinois, United States

From Capron
31.9 mi
00h 41m
To Wheaton
32.2 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
63°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    38 m · 11 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    6.8 mi · 10 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Division Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Division Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Route 23

    10.6 mi · 16 min · State Route 23

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Grant Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · East Grant Highway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Grant Highway

    33 m · 2 sec · East Grant Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto East Grant Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · East Grant Highway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Grant Highway

    35 m · 2 sec · East Grant Highway

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto East Grant Highway

    1.1 km · 55 sec · East Grant Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    2239 ft · 38 sec · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 Toll West, I 90 Toll East: Chicago, Rockford

    1194 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 Toll East: Chicago

    2462 ft · 60 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    17.1 mi · 18 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 59

    2334 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto New Sutton Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · New Sutton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Sutton Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Sutton Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right

    1034 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto West Lake Street

    3.3 mi · 4 min · West Lake Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto County Farm Road

    5.7 mi · 10 min · County Farm Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Gary Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · South Gary Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Harrison Avenue

    918 ft · 27 sec · West Harrison Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North West Street

    3110 ft · 2 min · North West Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Front Street

    1327 ft · 48 sec · West Front Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    143 m · 20 sec · North Main Street

  26. 26

    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 Capron and Wheaton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
27 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
17.1 mi · 27%
State Route 23
10.6 mi · 17%
East Grant Highway
8.4 mi · 13%
County Farm Road
5.68 mi · 9%
West Lake Street
3.33 mi · 5%
New Sutton Road
2.37 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

17.1 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
49.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huntley
00h 41m from Capron
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Capron 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 Capron to Wheaton?

The road trip is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Huntley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Capron and 32.2 miles from Wheaton.

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

The direct path is about 49.1 miles (79 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.54 one way or $21.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Capron and Rain Showers near Wheaton.

Stop Ideas Near Huntley

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Huntley, 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 Huntley.

BUS

Rockford, Illinois

47 mi away
7559 Walton St.
RAIL

Naperville

49 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

52 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Plano

57 mi away
101 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Capron and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 49.12 mi (79.05 km).

Capron

#1 Capron

City in Boone County, Illinois, United States of America

Population1,343
Coordinates42.3997400, -88.7403800
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Wheaton

#2 Wheaton

The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population52,451
Coordinates41.8661400, -88.1070100
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Street (-88.740524, 42.399736)
End: West Wesley Street (-88.10701, 41.866123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.26 gal
8.56 L · about $10.54
Round trip
$21.09
4.52 gal · 17.12 L
Estimated CO2
20.1 kg one way
Round trip: 40.2 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $10.54 $21.09
Mid-grade $5.29 $11.96 $23.92
Premium $5.84 $13.19 $26.38
Diesel $6.57 $14.85 $29.70

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Capron and Wheaton. The current time is 13:18:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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