How far is Crest Hill, IL from Wheaton, IL?

The driving distance from Crest Hill, IL to Wheaton, IL is about 288.8 miles (464.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 252.3 miles (406 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m 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
288.76 mi
04h 34m
Flight
252.25 mi
405.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.25 mi
Kilometers
405.95 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.76 mi
Kilometers
464.72 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheaton
Wed, Jul 22, 1:15 AM CDT
Return by in Crest Hill
Wed, Jul 22, 5:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crest Hill
2026-07-21T20:41
Arrive Wheaton
Wed, Jul 22, 1:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 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
7:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crest Hill
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
Atlanta
IL

City in Logan County, Illinois, United States

From Crest Hill
141.2 mi
02h 17m
To Wheaton
147.6 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jul 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph NW
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jul 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crest Hill and Wheaton.

  1. 1

    Start on Belvedere Drive

    693 ft · 35 sec · Belvedere Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bethesda Drive

    1175 ft · 53 sec · Bethesda Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bernard Drive

    1434 ft · 1 min · Bernard Drive

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Eiler Road

    837 ft · 29 sec · Eiler Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Old Saint Louis Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Old Saint Louis Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Saint Louis Road

    5 m · 1 sec · South 88th Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto South 88th Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South 88th Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    938 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New Missouri Avenue

    1.3 km · 57 sec · New Missouri Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 255 North, US 50 North: Chicago

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North, I 70 East: Indianapolis, Chicago

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City

    107.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

    29.4 mi · 31 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

    107.1 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Weber Road

    1556 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    71 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Weber Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Weber Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Washington Street

    2489 ft · 56 sec · Washington Street

  21. 21

    Continue on South Washington Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Hobson Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Hobson Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Naper Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Naper Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Naperville Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Naperville Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Roosevelt Road

    906 ft · 26 sec · East Roosevelt Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2720 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  27. 27

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

    31 m · 3 sec · West Wesley Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Wesley Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crest Hill 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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
253 mi · 88%
I 255 North
7.87 mi · 3%
Weber Road
4.4 mi · 2%
Naperville Road
4.3 mi · 1%
Naper Boulevard
3.46 mi · 1%
South Washington Street
2.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City

108 mi · 01h 57m

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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.5 mi
252.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atlanta
02h 17m from Crest Hill
Leave By
7:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Crest Hill and Sunny near Wheaton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crest Hill to Wheaton?

The road trip is about 288.8 miles (464.7 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?

Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.2 miles from Crest Hill and 147.6 miles from Wheaton.

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

The direct path is about 252.3 miles (406 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 7:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.43 one way or $76.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Crest Hill and Sunny near Wheaton.

Stop Ideas Near Atlanta

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Atlanta and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
Scenic stop 1.4 mi away

Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!

Atlanta , IL
865 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL 61723, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction
City of Lincoln
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

City of Lincoln

Lincoln , IL
700 Broadway St, Lincoln, IL 62656
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lincoln

17 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

35 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

60 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Springfield station

62 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crest Hill and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 252.25 mi (405.95 km).

Crest Hill

#1 Crest Hill

City in Will County, Illinois

Population20,209
Coordinates38.5395000, -90.0770500
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Wheaton

#2 Wheaton

The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population52,451
Coordinates41.8661400, -88.1070100
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: Belvedere Drive (-90.077051, 38.539386)
End: West Wesley Street (-88.10701, 41.866123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 465 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.19 gal
38.57 L · about $38.43
Round trip
$76.85
20.38 gal · 77.14 L
Estimated CO2
90.6 kg one way
Round trip: 181.1 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.43 $76.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.34 $86.68
Premium $4.65 $47.42 $94.85
Diesel $5.30 $54.05 $108.10

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 · Jul 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Crest Hill and Wheaton. The current time is 20:41:10.

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.