How far is Dixmoor, IL from Wheaton, IL?

The driving distance from Dixmoor, IL to Wheaton, IL is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.48 mi
00h 47m
Flight
28.13 mi
45.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.13 mi
Kilometers
45.27 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.48 mi
Kilometers
58.71 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheaton
Sat, Jul 25, 10:00 PM CDT
Return by in Dixmoor
Sat, Jul 25, 10:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dixmoor
2026-07-25T21:12
Arrive Wheaton
Sat, Jul 25, 10:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dixmoor
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
Indian Head Park
IL

Village in United States of America

From Dixmoor
17.5 mi
00h 23m
To Wheaton
19 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
This Afternoon

Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Jul 25 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
77°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Drizzle

Starts
Sat, Jul 25 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wood Street

    1 km · 1 min · Wood Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 147th Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West 147th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 North: Wisconsin

    3222 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    20.8 mi · 26 min · Tri-State Tollway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 38 West: Roosevelt Road

    1521 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Roosevelt Road

    9.7 mi · 19 min · Roosevelt Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2720 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

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

    31 m · 3 sec · West Wesley Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Wesley Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dixmoor and Wheaton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
21.7 mi · 59%
Roosevelt Road
9.7 mi · 27%
West 147th Street
1.61 mi · 4%
Wood Street
0.63 mi · 2%
I 294 North
0.61 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

20.8 mi · 00h 26m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian Head Park
00h 23m from Dixmoor
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving Dixmoor and Slight Chance Drizzle near Wheaton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Indian Head Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Dixmoor and 19 miles from Wheaton.

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

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.86 one way or $9.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Dixmoor and Slight Chance Drizzle near Wheaton.

Stop Ideas Near Indian Head Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Indian Head Park, 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 Indian Head Park.

RAIL

La Grange Road

6 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

8 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Naperville

20 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

25 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dixmoor and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 28.13 mi (45.27 km).

Dixmoor

#1 Dixmoor

Village in United States of America

Population3,518
Coordinates41.6317000, -87.6608800
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Wheaton

#2 Wheaton

The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population52,451
Coordinates41.8661400, -88.1070100
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: Wood Street (-87.660905, 41.631697)
End: West Wesley Street (-88.10701, 41.866123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.87 L · about $4.86
Round trip
$9.73
2.58 gal · 9.74 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.86 $9.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.49 $10.97
Premium $4.65 $6.00 $12.01
Diesel $5.30 $6.84 $13.68

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Dixmoor and Wheaton. The current time is 21:12:45.

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.