How far is Wheaton, IL from Alorton, IL?

The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Alorton, IL is about 279.1 miles (449.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250 miles (402.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
279.04 mi
05h 21m
Flight
250.03 mi
402.38 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.03 mi
Kilometers
402.38 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.04 mi
Kilometers
449.07 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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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 05h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alorton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:27 AM CDT
Return by in Wheaton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wheaton
2026-04-23T02:06
Arrive Alorton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wheaton
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Atlanta
IL

City in Logan County, Illinois, United States

From Wheaton
139.6 mi
02h 40m
To Alorton
139.5 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Wesley Street

    761 ft · 23 sec · West Wesley Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Wheaton Avenue

    142 m · 28 sec · North Wheaton Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Front Street

    897 ft · 31 sec · West Front Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2252 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Roosevelt Road

    906 ft · 26 sec · East Roosevelt Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Naperville Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · South Naperville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Naper Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Naper Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Hobson Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Hobson Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Washington Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    2580 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Weber Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Weber Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South: Bloomington

    1902 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    105.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    82 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 255: Memphis, Interstate 270

    1386 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 255 South: Memphis

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    7 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 15 West: Missouri Avenue, East Saint Louis

    2833 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto New Missouri Avenue

    2946 ft · 52 sec · New Missouri Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Old Missouri Avenue

    150 m · 22 sec · Old Missouri Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North 42nd Street

    534 ft · 20 sec · North 42nd Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Broadway

    6 m · 1 sec · East Broadway

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Alorton.

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
253 mi · 91%
I 255 South
8.14 mi · 3%
South Naperville Road
4.3 mi · 2%
Weber Road
3.85 mi · 1%
Naper Boulevard
3.45 mi · 1%
South Washington Street
2.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Merge slight left

106 mi · 01h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.1 mi
250 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atlanta
02h 40m from Wheaton
Leave By
6:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wheaton and Sunny near Alorton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 279.1 miles (449.1 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?

Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.6 miles from Wheaton and 139.5 miles from Alorton.

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

The direct path is about 250 miles (402.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 6:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.14 one way or $74.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Atlanta

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Atlanta and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
Scenic stop 0.5 mi away

Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!

Atlanta , IL
865 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL 61723, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction
City of Lincoln
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

City of Lincoln

Lincoln , IL
700 Broadway St, Lincoln, IL 62656
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atlanta.

RAIL

Lincoln

17 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

35 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

60 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Springfield station

62 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Alorton. Straight-line distance: 250.03 mi (402.38 km).

Wheaton

#1 Wheaton

The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population52,451
Coordinates41.8661400, -88.1070100
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Alorton

#2 Alorton

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,880
Coordinates38.5897700, -90.1201100
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Start: Wheaton (-88.10701, 41.86614)
End: Alorton (-90.12011, 38.58977)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 449 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.85 gal
37.27 L · about $37.14
Round trip
$74.29
19.7 gal · 74.54 L
Estimated CO2
87.5 kg one way
Round trip: 175.1 kg / 386 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.14 $74.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.89 $83.78
Premium $4.65 $45.84 $91.68
Diesel $5.30 $52.24 $104.49

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wheaton and Alorton. The current time is 02:06:32.

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.