How far is Machesney Park, IL from Wheaton, IL?
The driving distance from Machesney Park, IL to Wheaton, IL is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
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
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Village in Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Machesney Park and Wheaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Machesney Park and Wheaton.
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Start on Roosevelt Road
2753 ft · 1 min · Roosevelt Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Alpine Road
2679 ft · 1 min · North Alpine Road
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Turn left onto Harlem Road
1 mi · 2 min · Harlem Road
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Turn right onto North Perryville Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · North Perryville Road
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Turn left onto East Riverside Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · East Riverside Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
2579 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
20.3 mi · 22 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 Machesney Park 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.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
21.8 mi · 00h 23m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Machesney Park to Wheaton?
The road trip is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Hampshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Machesney Park and 35.4 miles from Wheaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 3:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.62 one way or $23.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Hampshire
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Machesney Park and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 58.2 mi (93.66 km).
#1 Machesney Park
Village in the U.
| Population | 22,678 |
| Coordinates | 42.3472400, -89.0390000 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| 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: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $11.62 | $23.23 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $13.18 | $26.35 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $14.53 | $29.07 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $16.36 | $32.72 |
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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