How far is Wheaton, IL from East Dubuque, IL?
The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to East Dubuque, IL is about 160.2 miles (257.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m 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 03h 37m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and East Dubuque.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and East Dubuque.
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Start on West Wesley Street
1224 ft · 36 sec · West Wesley Street
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Turn right onto North West Street
2647 ft · 1 min · North West Street
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Turn left onto West Harrison Avenue
918 ft · 25 sec · West Harrison Avenue
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Continue on North Gary Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · North Gary Avenue
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Continue on North Gary Avenue
4.7 mi · 11 min · North Gary Avenue
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Turn left onto Lake Street
1 mi · 2 min · Lake Street
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Continue on Lake Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Lake Street
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Continue on West Lake Street
3.4 mi · 4 min · West Lake Street
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 59: Barrington, West Chicago
823 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto South Sutton Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Sutton Road
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Continue on New Sutton Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · New Sutton Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 90 West Toll: Rockford
1921 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
42 mi · 45 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-39 South, US 51 South: Bloomington
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
2475 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
29.6 mi · 34 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 BUS: Freeport
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight right onto South Galena Avenue
7.3 mi · 13 min · South Galena Avenue
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Turn left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
14.5 mi · 20 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on East North Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · East North Avenue
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
6.4 mi · 9 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Woodbine Street
2853 ft · 1 min · East Woodbine Street
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
4.6 mi · 7 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
2099 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn straight onto Diagonal Street
639 ft · 21 sec · Diagonal Street
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Continue on West Madison Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Madison Street
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
12.8 mi · 18 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on Decatur Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Decatur Street
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Continue on Spring Street
1 km · 1 min · Spring Street
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
12.1 mi · 16 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sinsinawa Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Sinsinawa Avenue
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Turn left onto Wall Street
1204 ft · 23 sec · Wall Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
52 m · 8 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Sinsinawa Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · Sinsinawa Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sinsinawa Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and East Dubuque.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
42 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Wheaton and Chance Rain Showers near East Dubuque.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to East Dubuque?
The road trip is about 160.2 miles (257.8 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?
Winnebago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.9 miles from Wheaton and 80.3 miles from East Dubuque.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 9:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.36 one way or $52.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Wheaton and Chance Rain Showers near East Dubuque.
Stop Ideas Near Winnebago
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 Winnebago.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and East Dubuque. Straight-line distance: 136.85 mi (220.24 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 East Dubuque
City in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,565 |
| Coordinates | 42.4922300, -90.6429100 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Dubuque (-90.64291, 42.49223)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $26.36 | $52.71 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $29.90 | $59.80 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $32.98 | $65.96 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $37.13 | $74.25 |
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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