How far is Roscoe, IL from Wheaton, IL?

The driving distance from Roscoe, IL to Wheaton, IL is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
75.72 mi
01h 25m
Flight
59.72 mi
96.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.72 mi
Kilometers
96.11 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.72 mi
Kilometers
121.86 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheaton
Tue, Jul 28, 6:24 PM CDT
Return by in Roscoe
Tue, Jul 28, 7:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roscoe
2026-07-28T16:58
Arrive Wheaton
Tue, Jul 28, 6:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roscoe
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
Hampshire
IL

Village in Illinois, United States

From Roscoe
37.8 mi
00h 42m
To Wheaton
38 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jul 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNE
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jul 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Roscoe and Wheaton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    32 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1128 ft · 22 sec · Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Belvidere Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Belvidere Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    58 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto West Lane Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Lane Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    2836 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    8.3 mi · 9 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    20.3 mi · 22 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    21.8 mi · 23 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 59

    2334 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto New Sutton Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · New Sutton Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Sutton Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Sutton Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right

    1034 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto West Lake Street

    3.3 mi · 4 min · West Lake Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto County Farm Road

    5.7 mi · 10 min · County Farm Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Gary Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · South Gary Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Harrison Avenue

    918 ft · 27 sec · West Harrison Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North West Street

    3110 ft · 2 min · North West Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Front Street

    1327 ft · 48 sec · West Front Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    143 m · 20 sec · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Wesley Street

    31 m · 3 sec · West Wesley Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Wesley Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roscoe 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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
50.4 mi · 67%
County Farm Road
5.68 mi · 8%
Belvidere Road
4.53 mi · 6%
West Lake Street
3.33 mi · 4%
New Sutton Road
2.37 mi · 3%
South Gary Avenue
2.24 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

21.8 mi · 00h 23m

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
59.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hampshire
00h 42m from Roscoe
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Roscoe and Partly Sunny near Wheaton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roscoe to Wheaton?

The road trip is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Hampshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.8 miles from Roscoe and 38 miles from Wheaton.

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

The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.07 one way or $20.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roscoe and Partly Sunny near Wheaton.

Stop Ideas Near Hampshire

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

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

BUS

Rockford, Illinois

42 mi away
7559 Walton St.
RAIL

Naperville

48 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Plano

48 mi away
101 West Main Street
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

58 mi away
15766 Manchester Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roscoe and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 59.72 mi (96.11 km).

Roscoe

#1 Roscoe

Town

Population10,406
Coordinates42.4133500, -89.0092700
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Wheaton

#2 Wheaton

The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population52,451
Coordinates41.8661400, -88.1070100
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-89.009492, 42.413347)
End: West Wesley Street (-88.10701, 41.866123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.11 L · about $10.07
Round trip
$20.14
5.34 gal · 20.22 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.07 $20.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.36 $22.71
Premium $4.65 $12.43 $24.85
Diesel $5.30 $14.16 $28.32

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 · Jul 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Roscoe and Wheaton. The current time is 16:58:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.