How far is Port Barrington, IL from Wheaton, IL?

The driving distance from Port Barrington, IL to Wheaton, IL is about 39 miles (62.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
38.96 mi
00h 54m
Flight
26.46 mi
42.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.46 mi
Kilometers
42.58 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.96 mi
Kilometers
62.7 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheaton
Thu, Oct 15, 1:23 PM CDT
Return by in Port Barrington
Thu, Oct 15, 2:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Barrington
2026-10-15T12:28
Arrive Wheaton
Thu, Oct 15, 1:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Barrington
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
Rolling Meadows
IL

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Port Barrington
18.4 mi
00h 27m
To Wheaton
20.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
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 Port Barrington and Wheaton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Barrington and Wheaton.

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    2745 ft · 2 min · Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Roberts Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Roberts Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Roberts Road

    21 m · 1 sec · Roberts Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Roberts Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Roberts Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    3.5 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto State Route 22

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 22

  7. 7

    Continue on West Main Street

    1933 ft · 49 sec · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Rand Road

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Rand Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Rand Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Rand Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward IL 53 South

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road

    7 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 64: North Avenue

    1535 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on College Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · College Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Washington Street

    120 m · 13 sec · North Washington Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Wesley Street

    1587 ft · 46 sec · East Wesley Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Wesley Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Barrington 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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 290 East
7 mi · 18%
IL 53 South
4.67 mi · 12%
I 355 South Tollway
4.58 mi · 12%
Rand Road
4.42 mi · 11%
North Rand Road
2.38 mi · 6%
Main Street
1.83 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 290 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road

7 mi · 00h 09m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
26.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rolling Meadows
00h 27m from Port Barrington
Leave By
4:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Port Barrington 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 Port Barrington to Wheaton?

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.7 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Rolling Meadows is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.4 miles from Port Barrington and 20.6 miles from Wheaton.

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

The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.39 one way or $12.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Port Barrington and Rain Showers near Wheaton.

Stop Ideas Near Rolling Meadows

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

17 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

32 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

36 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

36 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Barrington and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 26.46 mi (42.58 km).

Port Barrington

#1 Port Barrington

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,481
Coordinates42.2425200, -88.2020300
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Wheaton

#2 Wheaton

The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population52,451
Coordinates41.8661400, -88.1070100
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Street (-88.202092, 42.242564)
End: West Wesley Street (-88.10701, 41.866123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
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
1.37 gal
5.2 L · about $6.39
Round trip
$12.78
2.74 gal · 10.4 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $6.39 $12.78
Mid-grade $5.29 $7.25 $14.50
Premium $5.84 $8.00 $15.99
Diesel $6.57 $9.00 $18.00

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 Port Barrington and Wheaton. The current time is 12:28:21.

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.