How far is Wheaton, IL from Barrington, IL?
The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Barrington, IL is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Village in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Barrington.
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Start on West Wesley Street
1224 ft · 36 sec · West Wesley Street
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Turn right onto North West Street
2647 ft · 1 min · North West Street
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Turn left onto West Harrison Avenue
918 ft · 25 sec · West Harrison Avenue
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Continue on North Gary Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · North Gary Avenue
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Turn left onto North Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Avenue
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Turn right onto County Farm Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · County Farm Road
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Continue on Barrington Road
10.2 mi · 19 min · Barrington Road
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Continue on South Hough Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Hough Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hough Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Barrington.
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.
Barrington Road
Continue on Barrington Road
10.2 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Wheaton and Sunny near Barrington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Barrington?
The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hanover Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Wheaton and 10.9 miles from Barrington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Wheaton and Sunny near Barrington.
Stop Ideas Near Hanover Park
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 Hanover Park.
Naperville
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Barrington. Straight-line distance: 19.94 mi (32.09 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 Barrington
Village in Cook County and Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 10,178 |
| Coordinates | 42.1539100, -88.1361900 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barrington (-88.13619, 42.15391)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.71 | $3.62 | $7.25 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| Premium | $5.89 | $4.53 | $9.06 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $5.07 | $10.13 |
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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