How far is Wheaton, IL from Andalusia, IL?
The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Andalusia, IL is about 162.4 miles (261.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.9 miles (222 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
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.
City and county seat of Lee County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Andalusia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Andalusia.
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Start on West Wesley Street
761 ft · 23 sec · West Wesley Street
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Turn left onto North Wheaton Avenue
142 m · 28 sec · North Wheaton Avenue
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Turn left onto West Front Street
897 ft · 31 sec · West Front Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2252 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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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 Naperville Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · South Naperville Road
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Turn right onto Warrenville Road
1427 ft · 29 sec · Warrenville Road
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Turn left onto Freedom Drive
156 m · 14 sec · Freedom Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 88 Toll West: Aurora
3235 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
13 mi · 16 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
69.5 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
37.8 mi · 40 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Peoria
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West, I 280 West: Moline, Rock Island
2004 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: Des Moines
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 92 West: Andalusia
1622 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Centennial Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Centennial Expressway
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Turn right onto 78th Avenue West
4.5 mi · 7 min · 78th Avenue West
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Continue on 6th Avenue East
2916 ft · 55 sec · 6th Avenue East
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Turn left onto 2nd Street East
21 m · 3 sec · 2nd Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Andalusia.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
69.5 mi · 01h 14m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wheaton and Mostly Sunny near Andalusia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Andalusia?
The road trip is about 162.4 miles (261.4 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Dixon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81 miles from Wheaton and 81.4 miles from Andalusia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.9 miles (222 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.40 one way or $52.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wheaton and Mostly Sunny near Andalusia.
Stop Ideas Near Dixon
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 Dixon.
Mendota station
Princeton
Rockford, Illinois
Kewanee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Andalusia. Straight-line distance: 137.96 mi (222.02 km).
#1 Wheaton
The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.
| Population | 52,451 |
| Coordinates | 41.8661400, -88.1070100 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Andalusia
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,088 |
| Coordinates | 41.4392000, -90.7176400 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
End: Andalusia (-90.71764, 41.4392)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $4.61 | $26.40 | $52.80 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $30.03 | $60.05 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $33.20 | $66.40 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $37.77 | $75.54 |
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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