How far is Wheaton, IL from Antioch, IL?

The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Antioch, IL is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.3 miles (68 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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
52.86 mi
01h 18m
Flight
42.23 mi
67.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.23 mi
Kilometers
67.96 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.86 mi
Kilometers
85.07 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Antioch
Thu, Oct 15, 4:39 PM CDT
Return by in Wheaton
Thu, Oct 15, 5:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wheaton
2026-10-15T15:20
Arrive Antioch
Thu, Oct 15, 4:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wheaton
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
Kildeer
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Wheaton
26.4 mi
00h 39m
To Antioch
26.5 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
60°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Wesley Street

    102 m · 12 sec · West Wesley Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Hale Street

    124 m · 20 sec · North Hale Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Seminary Avenue

    1919 ft · 1 min · West Seminary Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on College Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · College Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs

    2199 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    4 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    8.9 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Lake Cook Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Cook Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Rand Road

    14.3 mi · 19 min · North Rand Road

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Fox Lake Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Fox Lake Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Lake Street

    2489 ft · 1 min · Lake Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
2 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Rand Road
18.5 mi · 35%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
18.5 mi · 35%
Fox Lake Road
5.91 mi · 11%
North Main Street
1.8 mi · 3%
North Avenue
1.34 mi · 3%
College Avenue
1.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Rand Road

Continue on North Rand Road

14.3 mi · 00h 19m

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
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
42.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kildeer
00h 39m from Wheaton
Leave By
3:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Wheaton and Rain Showers near Antioch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Kildeer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.4 miles from Wheaton and 26.5 miles from Antioch.

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

The direct path is about 42.3 miles (68 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.72 one way or $17.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Wheaton and Rain Showers near Antioch.

Stop Ideas Near Kildeer

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

23 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

42 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

44 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

46 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Antioch. Straight-line distance: 42.23 mi (67.96 km).

Wheaton

#1 Wheaton

The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.

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

#2 Antioch

Town in the American state of Illinois

Population14,174
Coordinates42.4772400, -88.0956400
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Wheaton (-88.10701, 41.86614)
End: Antioch (-88.09564, 42.47724)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.06 L · about $8.72
Round trip
$17.45
3.74 gal · 14.12 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $8.72 $17.45
Mid-grade $5.29 $9.90 $19.79
Premium $5.84 $10.92 $21.83
Diesel $6.57 $12.29 $24.58

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 Wheaton and Antioch. The current time is 15:20:48.

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.