How far is Prairie Grove, IL from Wheaton, IL?
The driving distance from Prairie Grove, IL to Wheaton, IL is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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 01h 03m.
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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 Prairie Grove and Wheaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Grove and Wheaton.
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Start on Barreville Road
1.5 mi · 5 min · Barreville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West State Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West State Road
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Turn left
5 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Meyer Drive
94 m · 11 sec · Meyer Drive
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Continue on North Main Street
660 ft · 19 sec · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street
44 m · 4 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
1 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Algonquin Road
6.8 mi · 11 min · East Algonquin Road
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Turn straight onto Dundee Road
1242 ft · 23 sec · Dundee Road
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Turn sharp right onto New Sutton Road
6 mi · 10 min · New Sutton Road
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Continue on Sutton Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Sutton Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1034 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Lake Street
3.3 mi · 4 min · West Lake Street
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Turn right onto County Farm Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · County Farm Road
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Turn left onto North Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Avenue
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Turn right onto South Gary Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · South Gary Avenue
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Turn left onto West Harrison Avenue
2253 ft · 1 min · West Harrison Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2653 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right 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 Prairie Grove 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.
East Algonquin Road
Turn left onto East Algonquin Road
6.83 mi · 00h 11m
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 Prairie Grove 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 Prairie Grove to Wheaton?
The road trip is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Streamwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Prairie Grove and 19.1 miles from Wheaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.20 one way or $12.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Prairie Grove and Rain Showers near Wheaton.
Stop Ideas Near Streamwood
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 Streamwood.
Naperville
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Grove and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 29.57 mi (47.59 km).
#1 Prairie Grove
Village in Illinois
| Population | 1,920 |
| Coordinates | 42.2786300, -88.2609200 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| 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: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $6.20 | $12.41 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $7.04 | $14.08 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $7.76 | $15.53 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $8.74 | $17.48 |
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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