How far is Wheaton, IL from Countryside, IL?
The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Countryside, IL is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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 35m.
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 DuPage County, Illinois
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Countryside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Countryside.
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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
3.2 mi · 7 min · East Roosevelt Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 South: Joliet
2826 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 56, I 88 Toll: Chicago, Aurora, Butterfield Road
1716 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 56: Butterfield Road
1719 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Butterfield Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Butterfield Road
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Turn slight right
1062 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right
52 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue
1410 ft · 40 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn left onto 31st Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 31st Street
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Continue on Oak Brook Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Brook Road
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Continue on 31st Street
1.3 km · 1 min · 31st Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward IL 83 South
1200 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kingery Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Kingery Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 55th Street
1131 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 55th Street East
675 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto 55th Street
3.6 mi · 8 min · 55th Street
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Turn right onto South Brainard Avenue
2726 ft · 1 min · South Brainard Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Brainard Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Countryside.
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.
55th Street
Turn straight onto 55th Street
3.56 mi · 00h 08m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Countryside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Countryside?
The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Oakbrook Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Wheaton and 8.9 miles from Countryside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.94 one way or $5.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Wheaton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Countryside.
Stop Ideas Near Oakbrook Terrace
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Countryside. Straight-line distance: 13.12 mi (21.11 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 Countryside
Geographic area that is located outside towns and cities
| Population | 5,862 |
| Coordinates | 41.7828100, -87.8781100 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Countryside (-87.87811, 41.78281)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $3.68 | $7.35 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
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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