How far is Hinckley, IL from Wheeling, IL?
The driving distance from Hinckley, IL to Wheeling, IL is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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 07m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hinckley and Wheeling.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hinckley and Wheeling.
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Start on South Sycamore Street
13 m · 4 sec · South Sycamore Street
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Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue
10.2 mi · 16 min · East Lincoln Avenue
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Continue straight
22.7 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
10.6 mi · 13 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward East Palatine Road
2489 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Palatine Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Palatine Road
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Take the exit slight right
115 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto East Frontage Road
1151 ft · 40 sec · East Frontage Road
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Turn left onto North Elmhurst Road
1 mi · 2 min · North Elmhurst Road
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Continue on South Elmhurst Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Elmhurst Road
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Turn right onto West Dundee Road
2069 ft · 53 sec · West Dundee Road
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
10 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hinckley and Wheeling.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Lincoln Avenue
Continue straight
22.7 mi · 00h 28m
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 Hinckley and Rain Showers near Wheeling.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hinckley to Wheeling?
The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Lisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Hinckley and 30.4 miles from Wheeling.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 4:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.03 one way or $20.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Hinckley and Rain Showers near Wheeling.
Stop Ideas Near Lisle
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 Lisle.
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La Grange Road
Summit
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hinckley and Wheeling. Straight-line distance: 44.64 mi (71.84 km).
#1 Hinckley
Illinois
| Population | 2,042 |
| Coordinates | 41.7689200, -88.6409100 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wheeling
City in West Virginia
| Population | 38,958 |
| Coordinates | 42.1391900, -87.9289600 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Railroad Avenue (-87.929007, 42.139177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $10.03 | $20.06 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $11.38 | $22.76 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $12.55 | $25.10 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $14.13 | $28.26 |
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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