How far is Wheaton, IL from Crest Hill, IL?
The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Crest Hill, IL is about 282.6 miles (454.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 252.3 miles (406 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Logan County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Crest Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Crest Hill.
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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
4.3 mi · 8 min · South Naperville Road
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Continue on Naper Boulevard
3.5 mi · 7 min · Naper Boulevard
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Turn right onto Hobson Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Hobson Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Washington Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
2580 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Weber Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Weber Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South: Bloomington
1902 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
105.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
82 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 255: Memphis, Interstate 270
1386 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 255 South: Memphis
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 15 East: Belleville
1767 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on New Missouri Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · New Missouri Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
815 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Busch Boulevard
778 ft · 40 sec · Busch Boulevard
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Turn left onto Old Saint Louis Road
1 km · 1 min · Old Saint Louis Road
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Turn right onto Eiler Road
837 ft · 23 sec · Eiler Road
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Turn left onto Bernard Drive
1076 ft · 47 sec · Bernard Drive
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Continue on Bernard Drive
109 m · 19 sec · Bernard Drive
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Turn left onto Bethesda Drive
1175 ft · 53 sec · Bethesda Drive
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Turn right onto Belvedere Drive
693 ft · 30 sec · Belvedere Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Belvedere Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Crest Hill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wheaton and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crest Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Crest Hill?
The road trip is about 282.6 miles (454.8 km) and usually takes 05h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.4 miles from Wheaton and 141.2 miles from Crest Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 252.3 miles (406 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.60 one way or $75.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wheaton and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crest Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Atlanta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City of Lincoln
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atlanta.
Lincoln
Uptown Station
Peoria, Illinois
Springfield station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Crest Hill. Straight-line distance: 252.25 mi (405.95 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 Crest Hill
City in Will County, Illinois
| Population | 20,209 |
| Coordinates | 38.5395000, -90.0770500 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crest Hill (-90.07705, 38.5395)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 455 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 31m |
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 | $3.77 | $37.60 | $75.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.40 | $84.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $46.40 | $92.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $52.88 | $105.76 |
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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