How far is Lombard, IL from Wheaton, IL?

The driving distance from Lombard, IL to Wheaton, IL is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.79 mi
00h 17m
Flight
5.19 mi
8.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.19 mi
Kilometers
8.36 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.79 mi
Kilometers
10.92 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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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 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheaton
Thu, Oct 15, 2:37 PM CDT
Return by in Lombard
Thu, Oct 15, 2:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lombard
2026-10-15T14:19
Arrive Wheaton
Thu, Oct 15, 2:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lombard
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
Glen Ellyn
IL

Town in DuPage County, Illinois, USA

From Lombard
3.5 mi
00h 08m
To Wheaton
3.3 mi
00h 08m

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 Lombard and Wheaton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lombard and Wheaton.

  1. 1

    Start on South Grace Street

    1842 ft · 1 min · South Grace Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Madison Street

    2682 ft · 1 min · East Madison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Roosevelt Road

    4.6 mi · 10 min · West Roosevelt Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2720 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

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

    31 m · 3 sec · West Wesley Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Wesley Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lombard 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
7 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
102.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Roosevelt Road
4.56 mi · 67%
South Main Street
1.52 mi · 22%
East Madison Street
0.51 mi · 7%
South Grace Street
0.35 mi · 5%
West Wesley Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

West Roosevelt Road

Turn right onto West Roosevelt Road

4.56 mi · 00h 10m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
5.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glen Ellyn
00h 08m from Lombard
Leave By
7:56 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lombard 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 Lombard to Wheaton?

The road trip is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Glen Ellyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Lombard and 3.3 miles from Wheaton.

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

The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.12 one way or $2.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Glen Ellyn

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

13 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

18 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Glenview station

31 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lombard and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 5.19 mi (8.36 km).

Lombard

#1 Lombard

Village in Illinois

Population43,961
Coordinates41.8800300, -88.0078400
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Wheaton

#2 Wheaton

The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population52,451
Coordinates41.8661400, -88.1070100
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: South Grace Street (-88.008285, 41.880025)
End: West Wesley Street (-88.10701, 41.866123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.24 gal
0.91 L · about $1.12
Round trip
$2.24
0.48 gal · 1.82 L
Estimated CO2
2.1 kg one way
Round trip: 4.3 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $1.12 $2.24
Mid-grade $5.29 $1.27 $2.54
Premium $5.84 $1.40 $2.80
Diesel $6.57 $1.58 $3.15

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 Lombard and Wheaton. The current time is 14:19:59.

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.