How far is Wheaton, IL from Carthage, IL?
The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Carthage, IL is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
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 Carthage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Carthage.
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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 left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
37.4 mi · 40 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 251: Rochelle, Mendota
2006 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
103 m · 10 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto North 6th Street
120 m · 9 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
8 mi · 13 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto South Chana Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Chana Road
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Turn left onto East Flagg Road
5.4 mi · 13 min · East Flagg Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Flagg Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Carthage.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
37.4 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wheaton and Mostly Cloudy near Carthage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Carthage?
The road trip is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Cortland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Wheaton and 36.7 miles from Carthage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.89 one way or $23.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wheaton and Mostly Cloudy near Carthage.
Stop Ideas Near Cortland
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 Carthage. Straight-line distance: 62.17 mi (100.05 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 Carthage
Carthage is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9189200, -89.3137100 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carthage (-89.31371, 41.91892)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $11.89 | $23.77 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $13.52 | $27.04 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $14.95 | $29.90 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $17.01 | $34.01 |
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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