How far is Palos Hills, IL from Wheeling, IL?
The driving distance from Palos Hills, IL to Wheeling, IL is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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 00h 49m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palos Hills and Wheeling.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palos Hills and Wheeling.
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Start on 107th Street
5 m · 5 sec · 107th Street
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Turn right onto South Roberts Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · South Roberts Road
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Turn right onto West 95th Street
1 km · 1 min · West 95th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
1176 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
12.1 mi · 15 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
18.9 mi · 24 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Willow Road
644 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Willow Road
1244 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Willow Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Willow Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45, IL 21: Milwaukee Avenue
2020 ft · 58 sec
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Turn right onto South Milwaukee Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn left onto East Dundee Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Dundee Road
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Turn uturn onto West Dundee Road
35 m · 3 sec · West Dundee Road
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
10 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palos Hills and Wheeling.
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.
Tri-State Tollway
Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
18.9 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Palos Hills and Rain Showers near Wheeling.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palos Hills to Wheeling?
The road trip is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Northlake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Palos Hills and 20 miles from Wheeling.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.44 one way or $12.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Palos Hills and Rain Showers near Wheeling.
Stop Ideas Near Northlake
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Northlake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palos Hills and Wheeling. Straight-line distance: 31.11 mi (50.07 km).
#1 Palos Hills
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 16,874 |
| Coordinates | 41.6967000, -87.8170000 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wheeling
City in West Virginia
| Population | 38,958 |
| Coordinates | 42.1391900, -87.9289600 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Railroad Avenue (-87.929007, 42.139177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $6.44 | $12.88 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $7.30 | $14.61 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $8.06 | $16.11 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $9.07 | $18.14 |
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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