How far is Phoenix, IL from Wheaton, IL?

The driving distance from Phoenix, IL to Wheaton, IL is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.1 mi
00h 50m
Flight
30.06 mi
48.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.06 mi
Kilometers
48.37 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.1 mi
Kilometers
62.92 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheaton
Thu, Oct 15, 2:12 PM CDT
Return by in Phoenix
Thu, Oct 15, 3:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phoenix
2026-10-15T13:21
Arrive Wheaton
Thu, Oct 15, 2:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Phoenix
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
Indian Head Park
IL

Village in United States of America

From Phoenix
18.1 mi
00h 25m
To Wheaton
20.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
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 Phoenix and Wheaton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vincennes Avenue

    855 ft · 23 sec · Vincennes Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Halsted Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Halsted Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 147th Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · East 147th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 North: Wisconsin

    3222 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    20.8 mi · 26 min · Tri-State Tollway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 38 West: Roosevelt Road

    1521 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Roosevelt Road

    9.7 mi · 19 min · Roosevelt Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2720 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

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

    31 m · 3 sec · West Wesley Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Wesley Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
21.7 mi · 55%
Roosevelt Road
9.7 mi · 25%
East 147th Street
2.62 mi · 7%
Halsted Street
0.73 mi · 2%
I 294 North
0.61 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

20.8 mi · 00h 26m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
30.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian Head Park
00h 25m from Phoenix
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Phoenix 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 Phoenix to Wheaton?

The road trip is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Indian Head Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Phoenix and 20.9 miles from Wheaton.

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

The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:48 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 Showers And Thunderstorms around Phoenix and Rain Showers near Wheaton.

Stop Ideas Near Indian Head Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Indian Head Park, 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 Indian Head Park.

RAIL

La Grange Road

6 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

8 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Naperville

20 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

25 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Phoenix and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 30.06 mi (48.37 km).

Phoenix

#1 Phoenix

Village in United States of America

Population1,884
Coordinates41.6111500, -87.6347700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Wheaton

#2 Wheaton

The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population52,451
Coordinates41.8661400, -88.1070100
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: Vincennes Avenue (-87.634788, 41.611142)
End: West Wesley Street (-88.10701, 41.866123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
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.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.22 L · about $6.44
Round trip
$12.88
2.76 gal · 10.44 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Phoenix and Wheaton. The current time is 13:21:23.

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.