How far is Lakewood Shores, IL from Wheaton, IL?

The driving distance from Lakewood Shores, IL to Wheaton, IL is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.13 mi
01h 04m
Flight
40.43 mi
65.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.43 mi
Kilometers
65.06 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.13 mi
Kilometers
83.89 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheaton
Sat, Oct 31, 1:31 PM CDT
Return by in Lakewood Shores
Sat, Oct 31, 2:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood Shores
2026-10-31T12:26
Arrive Wheaton
Sat, Oct 31, 1:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakewood Shores
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
Crystal Lawns
IL

Census designated place

From Lakewood Shores
23 mi
00h 32m
To Wheaton
29.1 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ESE
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood Shores and Wheaton.

  1. 1

    Start on Robert Street

    2102 ft · 2 min · Robert Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Sunset Drive

    1.2 km · 3 min · Sunset Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Kahler Road

    147 m · 21 sec · West Kahler Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Barnes Drive

    702 ft · 31 sec · Barnes Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on South Park Street

    2759 ft · 2 min · South Park Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Street

    75 m · 7 sec · Bridge Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Balitmore Street

    2677 ft · 1 min · West Balitmore Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Stripmine Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Stripmine Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    2136 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight

    2274 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    24.5 mi · 28 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Weber Road

    1556 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    71 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Weber Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Weber Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Washington Street

    2489 ft · 56 sec · Washington Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Washington Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hobson Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Hobson Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Naper Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Naper Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Naperville Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Naperville Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Roosevelt Road

    906 ft · 26 sec · East Roosevelt Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2720 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

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

    31 m · 3 sec · West Wesley Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Wesley Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood Shores 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Street
25.9 mi · 50%
Weber Road
4.4 mi · 8%
Naperville Road
4.3 mi · 8%
Naper Boulevard
3.46 mi · 7%
South Washington Street
2.38 mi · 5%
Stripmine Road
1.57 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Washington Street

Merge slight right

24.5 mi · 00h 28m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
40.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crystal Lawns
00h 32m from Lakewood Shores
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lakewood Shores 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 Lakewood Shores to Wheaton?

The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Crystal Lawns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23 miles from Lakewood Shores and 29.1 miles from Wheaton.

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

The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.78 one way or $17.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lakewood Shores and Rain Showers near Wheaton.

Stop Ideas Near Crystal Lawns

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

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

8 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Naperville

23 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Plano

33 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

36 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood Shores and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 40.43 mi (65.06 km).

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#1 Lakewood Shores

Census designated place

Population1,347
Coordinates41.2817000, -88.1447800
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Wheaton

#2 Wheaton

The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population52,451
Coordinates41.8661400, -88.1070100
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: Robert Street (-88.145153, 41.281622)
End: West Wesley Street (-88.10701, 41.866123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.96 L · about $8.78
Round trip
$17.55
3.68 gal · 13.92 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.77 $8.78 $17.55
Mid-grade $5.39 $9.92 $19.85
Premium $5.94 $10.93 $21.87
Diesel $6.65 $12.24 $24.49

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood Shores and Wheaton. The current time is 12:26:41.

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.