How far is Wheaton, IL from Brookside, IL?
The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Brookside, IL is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.4 miles (28 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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 37m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Kane County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Brookside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Brookside.
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Start on West Wesley Street
1224 ft · 39 sec · West Wesley Street
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Turn left onto North West Street
2685 ft · 1 min · North West Street
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Turn right onto West Roosevelt Road
8.3 mi · 15 min · West Roosevelt Road
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Continue on East State Street
3.8 mi · 9 min · East State Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
2687 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto South Randall Road
1.2 km · 1 min · South Randall Road
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Turn left onto West Main Street
5.5 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Brookside West Drive
634 ft · 28 sec · Brookside West Drive
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Continue on Brookside West Drive
706 ft · 31 sec · Brookside West Drive
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Turn right onto Circle Drive
128 m · 18 sec · Circle Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Circle Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Brookside.
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.
West Roosevelt Road
Turn right onto West Roosevelt Road
8.28 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.
Rain Showers leaving Wheaton and Rain Showers near Brookside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Brookside?
The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Geneva is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Wheaton and 10 miles from Brookside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.4 miles (28 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.27 one way or $6.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Wheaton and Rain Showers near Brookside.
Stop Ideas Near Geneva
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 Geneva.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Brookside. Straight-line distance: 17.42 mi (28.04 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 Brookside
Township in Clinton County, Illinois
| Population | 5,328 |
| Coordinates | 41.9358600, -88.4325800 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brookside (-88.43258, 41.93586)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.27 | $6.53 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $3.70 | $7.41 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $4.09 | $8.17 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
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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