How far is Lake Summerset, IL from Wheaton, IL?

The driving distance from Lake Summerset, IL to Wheaton, IL is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.49 mi
01h 50m
Flight
77.25 mi
124.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.25 mi
Kilometers
124.32 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.49 mi
Kilometers
155.29 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheaton
Thu, Oct 15, 6:13 PM CDT
Return by in Lake Summerset
Thu, Oct 15, 8:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Summerset
2026-10-15T16:22
Arrive Wheaton
Thu, Oct 15, 6:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Summerset
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
Riley
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Lake Summerset
47.9 mi
00h 55m
To Wheaton
48.6 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
This Afternoon

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Summerset and Wheaton.

  1. 1

    Start on Pier Drive

    1.6 km · 4 min · Pier Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Summerset Road

    599 ft · 29 sec · Lake Summerset Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Best Road

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Best Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Freeport Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Freeport Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Center Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Trask Bridge Road

    9 mi · 12 min · Trask Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Meridian Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North Meridian Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Meridian Road

    48 m · 9 sec · North Meridian Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto North Meridian Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Meridian Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    12.5 mi · 14 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1 km · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Chicago

    2544 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    19.8 mi · 21 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    21.8 mi · 23 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 59

    2334 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto New Sutton Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · New Sutton Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Sutton Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Sutton Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right

    1034 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto West Lake Street

    3.3 mi · 4 min · West Lake Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto County Farm Road

    5.7 mi · 10 min · County Farm Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Gary Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · South Gary Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Harrison Avenue

    918 ft · 27 sec · West Harrison Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North West Street

    3110 ft · 2 min · North West Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Front Street

    1327 ft · 48 sec · West Front Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    143 m · 20 sec · North Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Wesley Street

    31 m · 3 sec · West Wesley Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Wesley Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
29 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
41.5 mi · 43%
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
13.2 mi · 14%
Trask Bridge Road
9.03 mi · 9%
County Farm Road
5.68 mi · 6%
North Meridian Road
4.85 mi · 5%
West Lake Street
3.33 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

21.8 mi · 00h 23m

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
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
77.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riley
00h 55m from Lake Summerset
Leave By
2:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Lake Summerset 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 Lake Summerset to Wheaton?

The road trip is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Riley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.9 miles from Lake Summerset and 48.6 miles from Wheaton.

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

The direct path is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 2:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.91 one way or $31.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Lake Summerset and Rain Showers near Wheaton.

Stop Ideas Near Riley

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Riley, 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 Riley.

BUS

Rockford, Illinois

30 mi away
7559 Walton St.
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

44 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
RAIL

Plano

59 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Naperville

61 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Summerset and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 77.25 mi (124.32 km).

Lake Summerset

#1 Lake Summerset

Census designated place

Population2,048
Coordinates42.4544600, -89.3895600
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Wheaton

#2 Wheaton

The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population52,451
Coordinates41.8661400, -88.1070100
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: Pier Drive (-89.389547, 42.454363)
End: West Wesley Street (-88.10701, 41.866123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.89 L · about $15.91
Round trip
$31.82
6.82 gal · 25.78 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $15.91 $31.82
Mid-grade $5.29 $18.05 $36.09
Premium $5.84 $19.90 $39.81
Diesel $6.57 $22.41 $44.81

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Summerset and Wheaton. The current time is 16:22:36.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.