How far is Rosiclare, IL from Wheaton, IL?
The driving distance from Rosiclare, IL to Wheaton, IL is about 377.4 miles (607.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 307.2 miles (494.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 12m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Rosiclare and Wheaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rosiclare and Wheaton.
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Start on Hopkinton Street
7 m · 1 sec · Hopkinton Street
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Turn right
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Il 146
3.5 mi · 5 min · Il 146
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Turn right
16.8 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 10 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Commercial Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Commercial Street
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Turn left
1 km · 51 sec
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Take the exit slight right
53 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Main Street
31.6 mi · 48 min · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square
124 m · 10 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto West Main Street
3144 ft · 55 sec · West Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1685 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway
24 mi · 26 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
67.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
154.9 mi · 2 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bourbonnais Parkway
2050 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway
3273 ft · 1 min · Bourbonnais Parkway
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Turn right
18.2 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto West Steger Road
1196 ft · 55 sec · West Steger Road
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Turn right onto Wolf Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Wolf Road
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on East Maple Street
1471 ft · 27 sec · East Maple Street
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Continue on West Lincoln Highway
135 m · 10 sec · West Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto North Cedar Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · North Cedar Road
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Turn left onto Maple Road
1060 ft · 18 sec · Maple Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
3244 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
23 mi · 27 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 38: Roosevelt Road
2074 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 38: Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton
119 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto East Roosevelt Road
3.4 mi · 7 min · East Roosevelt Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2720 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left 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 Rosiclare and Wheaton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 57 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
155 mi · 02h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Rosiclare 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 Rosiclare to Wheaton?
The road trip is about 377.4 miles (607.3 km) and usually takes 06h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mattoon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.8 miles from Rosiclare and 194.6 miles from Wheaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 307.2 miles (494.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $62.14 one way or $124.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rosiclare and Rain Showers near Wheaton.
Stop Ideas Near Mattoon
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 Mattoon.
Mattoon station
Effingham
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rosiclare and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 307.21 mi (494.4 km).
#1 Rosiclare
City in Hardin County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,008 |
| Coordinates | 37.4236600, -88.3461500 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| 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: 607 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 42m |
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 | $62.14 | $124.28 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $70.49 | $140.98 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $77.75 | $155.50 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $87.53 | $175.05 |
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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