How far is Wheaton, IL from Campton, IL?

The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Campton, IL is about 327.2 miles (526.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 286.5 miles (461.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
327.19 mi
06h 31m
Flight
286.51 mi
461.09 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
286.51 mi
Kilometers
461.09 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
327.19 mi
Kilometers
526.56 km
Drive Time
06h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Campton
Sun, Apr 12, 7:53 AM CDT
Return by in Wheaton
Sun, Apr 12, 2:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wheaton
2026-04-12T01:21
Arrive Campton
Sun, Apr 12, 7:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:31 PM to 2:01 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wheaton
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Elkhart
IL

Township in Logan County, Illinois

From Wheaton
163.7 mi
03h 15m
To Campton
163.5 mi
03h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph S
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Campton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Campton.

  1. 1

    Start on West Wesley Street

    761 ft · 23 sec · West Wesley Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Wheaton Avenue

    142 m · 28 sec · North Wheaton Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Front Street

    897 ft · 31 sec · West Front Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2252 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Roosevelt Road

    906 ft · 26 sec · East Roosevelt Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Naperville Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · South Naperville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Naper Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Naper Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Hobson Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Hobson Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Washington Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    2580 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Weber Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Weber Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South: Bloomington

    1902 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    105.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

    1434 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Vandalia Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South Morrison Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on North Illinois Street

    9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street

    55 m · 5 sec · South Illinois Street

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto South Illinois Street

    8.3 mi · 13 min · South Illinois Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Route 159

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159

  23. 23

    Continue on North Main Street

    1163 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on N Main St

    810 ft · 14 sec · N Main St

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    8 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto State Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Welge Drive

    535 ft · 24 sec · Welge Drive

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Welge Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Campton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
249 mi · 76%
Main Street
31.4 mi · 10%
North Illinois Street
9.76 mi · 3%
South Illinois Street
8.32 mi · 3%
State Route 159
6.14 mi · 2%
South Naperville Road
4.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Merge slight left

106 mi · 01h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 31m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.7 mi
286.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkhart
03h 15m from Wheaton
Leave By
10:58 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Wheaton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Campton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Campton?

The road trip is about 327.2 miles (526.6 km) and usually takes 06h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Elkhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.7 miles from Wheaton and 163.5 miles from Campton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 286.5 miles (461.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.52 one way or $87.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Wheaton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Campton.

Stop Ideas Near Elkhart

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elkhart, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elkhart.

RAIL

Lincoln

17 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Springfield station

28 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

69 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

74 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Campton. Straight-line distance: 286.51 mi (461.09 km).

Wheaton

#1 Wheaton

The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population52,451
Coordinates41.8661400, -88.1070100
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Campton

#2 Campton

Township in Kane County, Illinois

Population11,063
Coordinates37.9283800, -89.8020500
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Start: Wheaton (-88.10701, 41.86614)
End: Campton (-89.80205, 37.92838)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 527 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.54 gal
43.7 L · about $43.52
Round trip
$87.03
23.08 gal · 87.4 L
Estimated CO2
102.6 kg one way
Round trip: 205.1 kg / 452 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $43.52 $87.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.08 $98.16
Premium $4.65 $53.71 $107.41
Diesel $5.30 $61.21 $122.42

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Wheaton and Campton. The current time is 01:21:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.