How far is Fox River Grove, IL from Wheaton, IL?
The driving distance from Fox River Grove, IL to Wheaton, IL is about 34 miles (54.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fox River Grove and Wheaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fox River Grove and Wheaton.
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Start on Skyline Drive
531 ft · 24 sec · Skyline Drive
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Turn left onto Glenice Parkway
866 ft · 43 sec · Glenice Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lucille Avenue
553 ft · 23 sec · Lucille Avenue
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Turn left onto South Northwest Highway
4.9 mi · 8 min · South Northwest Highway
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Turn right onto North Hough Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Hough Street
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Continue on North Barrington Road
10.2 mi · 19 min · North Barrington Road
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Continue on County Farm Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · County Farm Road
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Turn left onto North Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Avenue
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Turn right onto South Gary Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · South Gary Avenue
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Turn left onto West Harrison Avenue
2253 ft · 1 min · West Harrison Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2653 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right 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 Fox River Grove and Wheaton.
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.
North Barrington Road
Continue on North Barrington Road
10.2 mi · 00h 19m
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 Fox River Grove 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 Fox River Grove to Wheaton?
The road trip is about 34 miles (54.7 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Streamwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Fox River Grove and 20.1 miles from Wheaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fox River Grove and Rain Showers near Wheaton.
Stop Ideas Near Streamwood
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 Streamwood.
Naperville
Glenview station
La Grange Road
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fox River Grove and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 23.77 mi (38.26 km).
#1 Fox River Grove
City in United States of America
| Population | 4,518 |
| Coordinates | 42.2008600, -88.2145300 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $6.35 | $12.70 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $7.00 | $14.01 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $7.89 | $15.77 |
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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