How far is Northville, IL from Wheaton, IL?
The driving distance from Northville, IL to Wheaton, IL is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kane County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northville and Wheaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northville and Wheaton.
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Start on County Highway 2
753 ft · 15 sec · County Highway 2
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Continue on East 2351st Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · East 2351st Road
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Turn straight onto North Gage Street
3261 ft · 2 min · North Gage Street
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Turn right onto West Church Street
10.3 mi · 18 min · West Church Street
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Turn left onto Eldamain Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Eldamain Road
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Turn right onto Galena Road
2 mi · 3 min · Galena Road
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Turn left onto North Bridge Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Bridge Street
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 56 East: Chicago
2171 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
16.9 mi · 21 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 Northville 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.
IL 56 East
Merge slight left
16.9 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Northville 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 Northville to Wheaton?
The road trip is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Sugar Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Northville and 22.4 miles from Wheaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.60 one way or $15.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Northville and Rain Showers near Wheaton.
Stop Ideas Near Sugar Grove
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 Sugar Grove.
Plano
Naperville
Joliet Transportation Center
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northville and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 37.28 mi (60 km).
#1 Northville
Township in LaSalle County, Illinois
| Population | 6,753 |
| Coordinates | 41.5633600, -88.7053500 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| 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: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $7.60 | $15.21 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $8.63 | $17.25 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $9.51 | $19.03 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $10.71 | $21.42 |
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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