How far is Troy, IL from Wheaton, IL?
The driving distance from Troy, IL to Wheaton, IL is about 269.7 miles (434 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 236.1 miles (379.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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 04h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 McLean County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Troy and Wheaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy and Wheaton.
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Start on North Main Street
12 m · 4 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Edwardsville Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Edwardsville Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1714 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
2194 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
107.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
29.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
107.1 mi · 1 hr 56 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 Troy and Wheaton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
108 mi · 01h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Troy 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 Troy to Wheaton?
The road trip is about 269.7 miles (434 km) and usually takes 04h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Funks Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.6 miles from Troy and 138.1 miles from Wheaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 236.1 miles (379.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.41 one way or $88.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Troy and Rain Showers near Wheaton.
Stop Ideas Near Funks Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 236.07 mi (379.92 km).
#1 Troy
City in Madison County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 10,399 |
| Coordinates | 38.7292100, -89.8831500 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| 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: 434 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
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 | $44.41 | $88.82 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $50.38 | $100.76 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $55.57 | $111.14 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $62.56 | $125.11 |
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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