How far is Lincoln Square, IL from Wheaton, IL?

The driving distance from Lincoln Square, IL to Wheaton, IL is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
37.41 mi
01h 02m
Flight
22.78 mi
36.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.78 mi
Kilometers
36.66 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.41 mi
Kilometers
60.2 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheaton
Sun, Nov 8, 11:39 AM CST
Return by in Lincoln Square
Sun, Nov 8, 12:41 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln Square
2026-11-08T10:37
Arrive Wheaton
Sun, Nov 8, 11:39 AM CST
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:26 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincoln Square
9:30 PM CST
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
Broadview
IL

Village in Cook County, Illenois, USA

From Lincoln Square
15.9 mi
00h 31m
To Wheaton
21.5 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln Square and Wheaton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln Square and Wheaton.

  1. 1

    Start on West Foster Avenue

    6 m · 4 sec · West Foster Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Western Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Western Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Irving Park Road

    2 mi · 3 min · West Irving Park Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Pulaski Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Pulaski Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue

    52 m · 10 sec · West Belden Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Pulaski Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · North Pulaski Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Madison Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Madison Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Cicero Avenue

    3115 ft · 1 min · North Cicero Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Flournoy Street

    86 m · 6 sec · West Flournoy Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 290 West

    811 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Eisenhower Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Highland Avenue

    1330 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Highland Avenue

    92 m · 9 sec · Highland Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto IL 56 West

    1343 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Butterfield Road

    1 km · 1 min · Butterfield Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs

    1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 38: Roosevelt Road

    2074 ft · 58 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 38: Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton

    119 m · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Roosevelt Road

    3.4 mi · 7 min · East Roosevelt Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2720 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  24. 24

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

    31 m · 3 sec · West Wesley Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Wesley Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln Square 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
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eisenhower Expressway
8.08 mi · 22%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
6.25 mi · 17%
North Pulaski Road
5.04 mi · 13%
East Roosevelt Road
3.39 mi · 9%
West Irving Park Road
2.02 mi · 5%
North Western Avenue
1.51 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Eisenhower Expressway

Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway

8.08 mi · 00h 11m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
22.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Broadview
00h 31m from Lincoln Square
Leave By
4:26 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lincoln Square and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Wheaton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lincoln Square to Wheaton?

The road trip is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Broadview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Lincoln Square and 21.5 miles from Wheaton.

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

The direct path is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 4:26 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.97 one way or $11.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lincoln Square and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Wheaton.

Stop Ideas Near Broadview

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

6 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

9 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

18 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Glenview station

24 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln Square and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 22.78 mi (36.66 km).

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#1 Lincoln Square

Lincoln Square is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.9758700, -87.6892200
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Wheaton

#2 Wheaton

The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population52,451
Coordinates41.8661400, -88.1070100
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: West Foster Avenue (-87.689221, 41.975898)
End: West Wesley Street (-88.10701, 41.866123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
5 L · about $5.97
Round trip
$11.93
2.64 gal · 10 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.52 $5.97 $11.93
Mid-grade $5.15 $6.79 $13.59
Premium $5.71 $7.53 $15.06
Diesel $6.53 $8.62 $17.25

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincoln Square and Wheaton. The current time is 10:37:04.

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.