How far is Carthage, IL from Wheaton, IL?
The driving distance from Carthage, IL to Wheaton, IL is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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.
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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 01h 20m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carthage and Wheaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carthage and Wheaton.
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Start on East Flagg Road
5.4 mi · 13 min · East Flagg Road
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Turn right onto South Chana Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Chana Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
7.9 mi · 13 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto 8th Street
122 m · 11 sec · 8th Street
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
81 m · 5 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
2198 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
50.5 mi · 56 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 Carthage and Wheaton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
50.5 mi · 00h 56m
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 Cloudy leaving Carthage 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 Carthage to Wheaton?
The road trip is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Cortland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Carthage and 35.4 miles from Wheaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.66 one way or $23.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Carthage and Mostly Sunny near Wheaton.
Stop Ideas Near Cortland
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 Cortland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carthage and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 62.17 mi (100.05 km).
#1 Carthage
Carthage is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9189200, -89.3137100 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| 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: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $11.66 | $23.31 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $13.26 | $26.51 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $14.66 | $29.32 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $16.68 | $33.36 |
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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