How far is Wheaton, IL from Belmont Cragin, IL?
The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Belmont Cragin, IL is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Village in DuPage County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Belmont Cragin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Belmont Cragin.
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Start on West Wesley Street
102 m · 12 sec · West Wesley Street
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Turn right onto North Hale Street
124 m · 20 sec · North Hale Street
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Turn right onto West Seminary Avenue
1919 ft · 1 min · West Seminary Avenue
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Continue on College Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · College Avenue
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto North Avenue
5 mi · 9 min · North Avenue
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Turn left onto Kingery Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Kingery Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290, US 20, IL 64 East: Chicago, Rockford, Lake Street, Grand Avenue
1074 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 20, IL 64 East: Lake Street, Grand Avenue
1366 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on West Grand Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Grand Avenue
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Continue on East Grand Avenue
7.8 mi · 15 min · East Grand Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on West Grand Avenue
73 m · 9 sec · West Grand Avenue
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Continue on West Fullerton Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · West Fullerton Avenue
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Turn left onto North Austin Avenue
2670 ft · 1 min · North Austin Avenue
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Turn right onto West Diversey Avenue
1987 ft · 1 min · West Diversey Avenue
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Turn left onto North Major Avenue
50 m · 9 sec · North Major Avenue
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Turn right
1 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Belmont Cragin.
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.
East Grand Avenue
Continue on East Grand Avenue
7.81 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wheaton and Mostly Sunny near Belmont Cragin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Belmont Cragin?
The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Addison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Wheaton and 10.8 miles from Belmont Cragin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (28.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.50 one way or $7.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wheaton and Mostly Sunny near Belmont Cragin.
Stop Ideas Near Addison
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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La Grange Road
Summit
Naperville
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Belmont Cragin. Straight-line distance: 17.98 mi (28.94 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 Belmont Cragin
Belmont Cragin is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9317000, -87.7686700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Belmont Cragin (-87.76867, 41.9317)
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 25m |
| 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 | $4.61 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $3.98 | $7.96 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $4.40 | $8.81 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
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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