How far is Flanagan, IL from Wheaton, IL?
The driving distance from Flanagan, IL to Wheaton, IL is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flanagan and Wheaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flanagan and Wheaton.
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Start on the route
116 m · 30 sec
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Turn right onto North Jackson Street
2597 ft · 2 min · North Jackson Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Falcon Highway
1650 ft · 35 sec · East Falcon Highway
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Continue on E 1700 N Rd
134 m · 9 sec · E 1700 N Rd
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Continue on East 1700 North Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · East 1700 North Road
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Continue on E 1700 N Rd
1.9 mi · 3 min · E 1700 N Rd
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Continue on East 1700 North Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · East 1700 North Road
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Continue on West Reynolds Street
2061 ft · 40 sec · West Reynolds Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 55 North: Joliet
2064 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
66.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Weber Road
1556 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left
71 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Weber Road
4.1 mi · 8 min · Weber Road
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Continue on Washington Street
2489 ft · 56 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on South Washington Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto Hobson Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Hobson Road
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Turn left onto Naper Boulevard
3.5 mi · 7 min · Naper Boulevard
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Continue on Naperville Road
4.3 mi · 8 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 Flanagan and Wheaton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 North
Merge slight left
66.1 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Flanagan and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wheaton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flanagan to Wheaton?
The road trip is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Godley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.8 miles from Flanagan and 53 miles from Wheaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 3:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.42 one way or $32.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Flanagan and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wheaton.
Stop Ideas Near Godley
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 Godley.
Dwight station
Kankakee
Joliet Transportation Center
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flanagan and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 78.67 mi (126.61 km).
#1 Flanagan
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,057 |
| Coordinates | 40.8780900, -88.8611800 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| 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: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $4.67 | $16.42 | $32.84 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $18.63 | $37.26 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $20.55 | $41.09 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $23.13 | $46.26 |
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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