How far is Wheaton, IL from Eldorado, IL?
The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Eldorado, IL is about 343.6 miles (552.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 280.5 miles (451.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 19m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 39m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Eldorado.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Eldorado.
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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 left to continue on I 64 East: Louisville
10.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Belle Rive, Bluford
1901 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto County Highway 17
736 ft · 15 sec · County Highway 17
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Continue on Brehm Lane
2.2 mi · 4 min · Brehm Lane
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Continue on North Main Street
2227 ft · 46 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left
11.5 mi · 17 min
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Continue on County Road 6
3.8 mi · 6 min · County Road 6
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
1643 ft · 33 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn left onto East Randolph Street
136 m · 10 sec · East Randolph Street
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Turn right onto South Jackson Street
1511 ft · 25 sec · South Jackson Street
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Continue on County Road 1165 East
9 mi · 13 min · County Road 1165 East
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Continue on County Road 1200 East
10.5 mi · 16 min · County Road 1200 East
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Continue on State Street
1.1 km · 2 min · State Street
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Turn left onto Locust Street
1653 ft · 49 sec · Locust Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Locust Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Eldorado.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wheaton and Patchy Fog near Eldorado.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Eldorado?
The road trip is about 343.6 miles (552.9 km) and usually takes 06h 39m 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?
Tuscola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.8 miles from Wheaton and 171.7 miles from Eldorado.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 280.5 miles (451.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.1 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 $56.54 one way or $113.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Wheaton and Patchy Fog near Eldorado.
Stop Ideas Near Tuscola
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 Tuscola.
Illinois Terminal
Mattoon station
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Danville, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Eldorado. Straight-line distance: 280.55 mi (451.5 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 Eldorado
City in Saline County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 3,837 |
| Coordinates | 37.8136600, -88.4381000 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eldorado (-88.4381, 37.81366)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 553 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 17m |
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 | $56.54 | $113.08 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $64.14 | $128.28 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $70.74 | $141.49 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $79.64 | $159.28 |
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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