How far is Little Rock, IL from Wheaton, IL?
The driving distance from Little Rock, IL to Wheaton, IL is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Illinois, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Little Rock and Wheaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock and Wheaton.
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Start on Galena Road
1482 ft · 41 sec · Galena Road
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Turn left onto Little Rock Road
562 ft · 15 sec · Little Rock Road
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Continue on Granart Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Granart Road
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Continue on Granart Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Granart Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Dugan Road
64 m · 6 sec · Dugan Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Dugan Road
782 ft · 29 sec · Dugan Road
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
17.4 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right
2050 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Freedom Drive
1385 ft · 38 sec · Freedom Drive
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Turn right onto Warrenville Road
1428 ft · 29 sec · Warrenville Road
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Turn left onto Naperville Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Naperville Road
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Turn left onto East Roosevelt Road
906 ft · 26 sec · East Roosevelt Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2720 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, 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 Little Rock and Wheaton.
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.
Dugan Road
Continue straight
17.4 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Little Rock 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 Little Rock to Wheaton?
The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
North Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Little Rock and 15.5 miles from Wheaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.08 one way or $10.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near North Aurora
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 North Aurora.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Little Rock and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 26.26 mi (42.26 km).
#1 Little Rock
Township in Kendall County, Illinois
| Population | 14,260 |
| Coordinates | 41.7175300, -88.5761900 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $5.08 | $10.17 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
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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