How far is Wheaton, IL from Cobden, IL?
The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Cobden, IL is about 366 miles (589.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 305.7 miles (491.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 45m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 52m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Township in Douglas County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Cobden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Cobden.
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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
19.4 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Indiana
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
10.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 57 South: Memphis
3222 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
186.7 mi · 3 hr 22 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
61.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 146: Anna, Vienna
1311 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto 770N
118 m · 7 sec · 770N
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Continue on East Vienna Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · East Vienna Street
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Turn right
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Wing Hill Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · Wing Hill Road
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Continue on East Ash Street
2848 ft · 2 min · East Ash Street
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Road
126 m · 20 sec · South Jefferson Road
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Turn right onto East Maple
120 m · 17 sec · East Maple
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Maple
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Cobden.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 57 South
Merge slight left
187 mi · 03h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Wheaton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cobden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Cobden?
The road trip is about 366 miles (589.1 km) and usually takes 06h 52m 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?
Arcola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183.1 miles from Wheaton and 183 miles from Cobden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 305.7 miles (491.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.3 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 $60.27 one way or $120.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Wheaton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cobden.
Stop Ideas Near Arcola
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 Arcola.
Mattoon station
Illinois Terminal
Effingham
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Cobden. Straight-line distance: 305.63 mi (491.86 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 Cobden
Village in Union County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,053 |
| Coordinates | 37.5314400, -89.2534200 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cobden (-89.25342, 37.53144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 589 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 34m |
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 | $60.27 | $120.54 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $68.37 | $136.75 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $75.41 | $150.83 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $84.90 | $169.79 |
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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