How far is Lena, IL from Wheaton, IL?
The driving distance from Lena, IL to Wheaton, IL is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lena and Wheaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lena and Wheaton.
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Start on West Lena Street
28 m · 4 sec · West Lena Street
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Turn right onto North Schuyler Street
1 km · 56 sec · North Schuyler Street
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Continue on IL 73
1 mi · 2 min · IL 73
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Turn left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
25.4 mi · 31 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on West State Road
9.8 mi · 11 min · West State Road
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
14.5 mi · 17 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
1 km · 41 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Chicago
2544 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
19.8 mi · 21 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
21.8 mi · 23 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 59
2334 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto New Sutton Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · New Sutton Road
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Continue on Sutton Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Sutton Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1034 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Lake Street
3.3 mi · 4 min · West Lake Street
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Turn right onto 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
918 ft · 27 sec · West Harrison Avenue
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Turn right onto North West Street
3110 ft · 2 min · North West Street
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Turn left onto West Front Street
1327 ft · 48 sec · West Front Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
143 m · 20 sec · North Main Street
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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 Lena and Wheaton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
Turn left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
25.4 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Lena 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 Lena to Wheaton?
The road trip is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Belvidere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.2 miles from Lena and 55.5 miles from Wheaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 2:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.38 one way or $36.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Lena and Rain Showers near Wheaton.
Stop Ideas Near Belvidere
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 Belvidere.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lena and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 94.79 mi (152.55 km).
#1 Lena
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 2,680 |
| Coordinates | 42.3794600, -89.8223400 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| 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: 180 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $18.38 | $36.76 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $20.85 | $41.70 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $23.00 | $46.00 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $25.89 | $51.78 |
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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