How far is Rutland, IL from Wheaton, IL?
The driving distance from Rutland, IL to Wheaton, IL is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Grundy County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rutland and Wheaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rutland and Wheaton.
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Start on South East Front Street
25 m · 9 sec · South East Front Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1536 ft · 44 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto East 6th Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · East 6th Road
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Continue on Illinois Route 251
1254 ft · 30 sec · Illinois Route 251
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Turn left onto 700 North Road
1782 ft · 30 sec · 700 North Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1782 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
23.2 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Chicago
1 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
47.3 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago
1892 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
12.8 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Weber Road
1556 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left
71 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Weber Road
4.1 mi · 8 min · Weber Road
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Continue on Washington Street
2489 ft · 56 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on South Washington Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto Hobson Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Hobson Road
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Turn left onto Naper Boulevard
3.5 mi · 7 min · Naper Boulevard
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Continue on Naperville Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Naperville Road
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Turn left onto East Roosevelt Road
906 ft · 26 sec · 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 Rutland and Wheaton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 80 East
Merge slight left
47.3 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Sunny leaving Rutland and Mostly Sunny near Wheaton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rutland to Wheaton?
The road trip is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Nettle Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Rutland and 67.2 miles from Wheaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.97 one way or $37.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rutland and Mostly Sunny near Wheaton.
Stop Ideas Near Nettle Creek
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 Nettle Creek.
Plano
Dwight station
Joliet Transportation Center
Mendota station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rutland and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 77.83 mi (125.26 km).
#1 Rutland
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 303 |
| Coordinates | 40.9842000, -89.0417500 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| 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: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $4.50 | $18.97 | $37.94 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $21.60 | $43.20 |
| Premium | $5.68 | $23.96 | $47.91 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $27.52 | $55.04 |
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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