How far is Marseilles, IL from Wheaton, IL?

The driving distance from Marseilles, IL to Wheaton, IL is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.15 mi
01h 14m
Flight
48.29 mi
77.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.29 mi
Kilometers
77.72 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.15 mi
Kilometers
109.68 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheaton
Thu, Oct 15, 3:30 PM CDT
Return by in Marseilles
Thu, Oct 15, 4:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marseilles
2026-10-15T14:16
Arrive Wheaton
Thu, Oct 15, 3:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marseilles
9:30 PM CDT
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
Shorewood
IL

Village in Illinois

From Marseilles
30.9 mi
00h 37m
To Wheaton
37.2 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
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 Marseilles and Wheaton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rutland Street

    651 ft · 13 sec · Rutland Street

  2. 2

    Continue on County Highway 15

    1.2 km · 1 min · County Highway 15

  3. 3

    Continue on East 24th Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East 24th Road

  4. 4

    Continue on County Highway 15

    2005 ft · 41 sec · County Highway 15

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 80 East: Joliet

    1113 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    29 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Weber Road

    1556 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    71 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Weber Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Weber Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Washington Street

    2489 ft · 56 sec · Washington Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Washington Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Hobson Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Hobson Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Naper Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Naper Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Naperville Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Naperville Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Roosevelt Road

    906 ft · 26 sec · East Roosevelt Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2720 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

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

    31 m · 3 sec · West Wesley Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Wesley Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marseilles and Wheaton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
29.2 mi · 43%
I 55 North
13.2 mi · 19%
Weber Road
4.4 mi · 6%
Naperville Road
4.3 mi · 6%
Naper Boulevard
3.46 mi · 5%
South Washington Street
2.38 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 80 East

Merge slight left

29 mi · 00h 31m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
48.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shorewood
00h 37m from Marseilles
Leave By
4:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marseilles 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 Marseilles to Wheaton?

The road trip is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Shorewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Marseilles and 37.2 miles from Wheaton.

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

The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 4:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.20 one way or $22.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Shorewood

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

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

10 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Naperville

29 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Plano

32 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

43 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marseilles and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 48.29 mi (77.72 km).

Marseilles

#1 Marseilles

City in LaSalle County, Illinois

Population4,778
Coordinates41.3308700, -88.7081300
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Wheaton

#2 Wheaton

The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population52,451
Coordinates41.8661400, -88.1070100
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: Rutland Street (-88.708084, 41.330857)
End: West Wesley Street (-88.10701, 41.866123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.1 L · about $11.20
Round trip
$22.39
4.8 gal · 18.2 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $11.20 $22.39
Mid-grade $5.29 $12.70 $25.40
Premium $5.84 $14.01 $28.02
Diesel $6.57 $15.77 $31.54

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 Marseilles and Wheaton. The current time is 14:16:29.

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.