How far is Northlake, IL from Wheaton, IL?
The driving distance from Northlake, IL to Wheaton, IL is about 19.9 miles (32 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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 30m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northlake and Wheaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northlake and Wheaton.
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Start on East Dickens Avenue
886 ft · 44 sec · East Dickens Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Roy Avenue
742 ft · 39 sec · North Roy Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Village Drive
1221 ft · 54 sec · Village Drive
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Turn right onto East Armitage Avenue
85 m · 17 sec · East Armitage Avenue
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Turn left onto North Wolf Road
2652 ft · 1 min · North Wolf Road
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Turn right onto West North Avenue
6.8 mi · 14 min · West North Avenue
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Continue on North Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on College Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · College Avenue
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Turn left onto North Washington Street
120 m · 13 sec · North Washington Street
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Turn right onto East Wesley Street
1587 ft · 46 sec · East 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 Northlake 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.
West North Avenue
Turn right onto West North Avenue
6.83 mi · 00h 14m
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 Northlake 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 Northlake to Wheaton?
The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Villa Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Northlake and 13.1 miles from Wheaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.27 one way or $6.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Villa Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northlake and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 11.43 mi (18.4 km).
#1 Northlake
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 12,025 |
| Coordinates | 41.9172500, -87.8956200 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.27 | $6.53 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $3.70 | $7.41 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $4.09 | $8.17 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
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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