How far is Wheaton, IL from Bristol, IL?
The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Bristol, IL is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Illinois, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Bristol.
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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 right to continue on IL 56 West: Sugar Grove
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East, IL 47: Sugar Grove, Elburn
956 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 47 South, US 30 East: Sugar Grove
667 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Illinois Route 47
983 ft · 19 sec · Illinois Route 47
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Continue on United States Route 30
2.8 mi · 3 min · United States Route 30
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Continue on North Bridge Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Galena Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Galena Road
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Turn right onto Cannonball Trail
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cannonball Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cannonball Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Bristol.
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.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
13 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Wheaton and Rain Showers near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Bristol?
The road trip is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
North Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Wheaton and 14.9 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near North Aurora
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 20.72 mi (33.35 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 Bristol
Township in Kendall County, Illinois
| Population | 30,486 |
| Coordinates | 41.6855900, -88.4281300 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bristol (-88.42813, 41.68559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $5.56 | $11.11 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
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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