How far is Wheaton, IL from Bradley, IL?
The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Bradley, IL is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Bradley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Bradley.
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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
3.9 mi · 7 min · South Naperville Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 88 Toll East: Chicago
1704 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
1961 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South: Joliet
2223 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
18.1 mi · 21 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Southwest Highway
2301 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Maple Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Maple Road
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Turn right onto North Cedar Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · North Cedar Road
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Turn left onto West Lincoln Highway
132 m · 7 sec · West Lincoln Highway
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Continue on East Maple Street
1481 ft · 27 sec · East Maple Street
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Continue on East Lincoln Highway
3.8 mi · 6 min · East Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Wolf Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Wolf Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Steger Road
1196 ft · 59 sec · West Steger Road
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Turn right onto South La Grange Road
21.6 mi · 31 min · South La Grange Road
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Continue on East Marsile Street
1263 ft · 23 sec · East Marsile Street
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Continue on South Main Street
2834 ft · 54 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on North Kennedy Drive
1621 ft · 34 sec · North Kennedy Drive
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Bradley.
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.
South La Grange Road
Turn right onto South La Grange Road
21.6 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wheaton and Rain near Bradley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Bradley?
The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
New Lenox is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Wheaton and 30.4 miles from Bradley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.03 one way or $20.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Wheaton and Rain near Bradley.
Stop Ideas Near New Lenox
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 New Lenox.
Joliet Transportation Center
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Bradley. Straight-line distance: 51.62 mi (83.08 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 Bradley
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 15,132 |
| Coordinates | 41.1419800, -87.8611500 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bradley (-87.86115, 41.14198)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $4.67 | $10.03 | $20.06 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $11.38 | $22.76 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $12.55 | $25.10 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $14.13 | $28.26 |
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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