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

The driving distance from Lily Lake, IL to Wheaton, IL is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.54 mi
00h 40m
Flight
19.91 mi
32.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.91 mi
Kilometers
32.04 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.54 mi
Kilometers
37.88 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheaton
Thu, Oct 15, 2:08 PM CDT
Return by in Lily Lake
Thu, Oct 15, 2:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lily Lake
2026-10-15T13:28
Arrive Wheaton
Thu, Oct 15, 2:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lily Lake
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Geneva
IL

County seat of Kane County, Illinois

From Lily Lake
11.4 mi
00h 20m
To Wheaton
12.2 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
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 Lily Lake and Wheaton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1 km · 56 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    7.9 mi · 12 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Randall Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Randall Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    2783 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on West State Street

    3.5 mi · 8 min · West State Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Roosevelt Road

    8.9 mi · 16 min · West Roosevelt Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2720 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

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

    31 m · 3 sec · West Wesley Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Wesley Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lily Lake 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
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Roosevelt Road
8.93 mi · 38%
West State Street
3.49 mi · 15%
North Randall Road
0.74 mi · 3%
Lincoln Highway
0.53 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.52 mi · 2%
West Wesley Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

West Roosevelt Road

Continue on West Roosevelt Road

8.93 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
19.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Geneva
00h 20m from Lily Lake
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lily Lake 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 Lily Lake to Wheaton?

The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Geneva is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Lily Lake and 12.2 miles from Wheaton.

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

The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.87 one way or $7.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lily Lake and Rain Showers near Wheaton.

Stop Ideas Near Geneva

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

18 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Plano

32 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

37 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

42 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lily Lake and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 19.91 mi (32.04 km).

Lily Lake

#1 Lily Lake

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,019
Coordinates41.9489200, -88.4778600
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Wheaton

#2 Wheaton

The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population52,451
Coordinates41.8661400, -88.1070100
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: IL 47 (-88.4778, 41.948914)
End: West Wesley Street (-88.10701, 41.866123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.14 L · about $3.87
Round trip
$7.74
1.66 gal · 6.28 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $3.87 $7.74
Mid-grade $5.29 $4.39 $8.78
Premium $5.84 $4.84 $9.69
Diesel $6.57 $5.45 $10.91

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 Lily Lake and Wheaton. The current time is 13:28:25.

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.