How far is Savoy, IL from Wheaton, IL?

The driving distance from Savoy, IL to Wheaton, IL is about 158.1 miles (254.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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
158.12 mi
02h 36m
Flight
125.38 mi
201.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.38 mi
Kilometers
201.78 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.12 mi
Kilometers
254.47 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheaton
Thu, Oct 15, 2:07 PM CDT
Return by in Savoy
Thu, Oct 15, 4:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savoy
2026-10-15T11:30
Arrive Wheaton
Thu, Oct 15, 2:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Savoy
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
Chebanse
IL

Village in United States of America

From Savoy
73.5 mi
01h 18m
To Wheaton
84.6 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph SE
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Dunlap Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Dunlap Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Curtis Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · West Curtis Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 57 North: Kankakee

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    86.3 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Bourbonnais Parkway

    2050 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway

    3273 ft · 1 min · Bourbonnais Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn right

    18.2 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Steger Road

    1196 ft · 55 sec · West Steger Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Wolf Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Wolf Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on East Maple Street

    1471 ft · 27 sec · East Maple Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    135 m · 10 sec · West Lincoln Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Cedar Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · North Cedar Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Maple Road

    1060 ft · 18 sec · Maple Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs

    3244 ft · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    23 mi · 27 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 38: Roosevelt Road

    2074 ft · 58 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 38: Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton

    119 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Roosevelt Road

    3.4 mi · 7 min · East Roosevelt Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2720 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, 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 Savoy and Wheaton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 North
86.7 mi · 55%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
23 mi · 15%
Lincoln Highway
3.78 mi · 2%
East Roosevelt Road
3.39 mi · 2%
West Curtis Road
2.75 mi · 2%
North Cedar Road
2.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 57 North

Merge slight left

86.3 mi · 01h 33m

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
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.7 mi
125.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chebanse
01h 18m from Savoy
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Savoy and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wheaton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.1 miles (254.5 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Chebanse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.5 miles from Savoy and 84.6 miles from Wheaton.

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

The direct path is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.03 one way or $52.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Savoy and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wheaton.

Stop Ideas Near Chebanse

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

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

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Kankakee

13 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

28 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Dwight station

45 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

60 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savoy and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 125.38 mi (201.78 km).

Savoy

#1 Savoy

Town

Population8,364
Coordinates40.0547500, -88.2517200
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Wheaton

#2 Wheaton

The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population52,451
Coordinates41.8661400, -88.1070100
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: West Church Street (-88.251726, 40.054493)
End: West Wesley Street (-88.10701, 41.866123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.58 gal
21.12 L · about $26.03
Round trip
$52.06
11.16 gal · 42.24 L
Estimated CO2
49.6 kg one way
Round trip: 99.2 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $26.03 $52.06
Mid-grade $5.29 $29.53 $59.06
Premium $5.84 $32.57 $65.14
Diesel $6.57 $36.67 $73.33

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 Savoy and Wheaton. The current time is 11:30:34.

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.