How far is Wheaton, IL from Gilman, IL?

The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Gilman, IL is about 104 miles (167.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
103.97 mi
02h 05m
Flight
76.2 mi
122.63 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.2 mi
Kilometers
122.63 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.97 mi
Kilometers
167.32 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gilman
Thu, Oct 15, 4:21 PM CDT
Return by in Wheaton
Thu, Oct 15, 6:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wheaton
2026-10-15T14:16
Arrive Gilman
Thu, Oct 15, 4:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wheaton
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Monee
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Wheaton
51.9 mi
01h 02m
To Gilman
52 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Gilman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Gilman.

  1. 1

    Start on West Wesley Street

    761 ft · 23 sec · West Wesley Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Wheaton Avenue

    142 m · 28 sec · North Wheaton Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Front Street

    897 ft · 31 sec · West Front Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2252 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Roosevelt Road

    906 ft · 26 sec · East Roosevelt Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Naperville Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Naperville Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 88 Toll East: Chicago

    1704 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet

    1961 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South: Joliet

    2223 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    19.4 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Indiana

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 57 South: Memphis

    3222 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    61 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Gilman, Chatsworth

    1722 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto County Road 1700 N

    1 km · 60 sec · County Road 1700 N

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Crescent Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Crescent Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Crescent Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Gilman.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
61.6 mi · 59%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
19.4 mi · 19%
I 80 East
11.9 mi · 11%
South Naperville Road
3.88 mi · 4%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
3.05 mi · 3%
South Crescent Street
1.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

61 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
76.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monee
01h 02m from Wheaton
Leave By
2:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Wheaton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gilman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Gilman?

The road trip is about 104 miles (167.3 km) and usually takes 02h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Monee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from Wheaton and 52 miles from Gilman.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.12 one way or $34.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Wheaton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gilman.

Stop Ideas Near Monee

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Monee, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monee.

RAIL

Homewood

17 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Dyer station

21 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

30 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kankakee

35 mi away
199 South East Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Gilman. Straight-line distance: 76.2 mi (122.63 km).

Wheaton

#1 Wheaton

The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population52,451
Coordinates41.8661400, -88.1070100
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Gilman

#2 Gilman

Human settlement in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America

Population1,625
Coordinates40.7667000, -87.9922600
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: Wheaton (-88.10701, 41.86614)
End: Gilman (-87.99226, 40.7667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.67 gal
13.89 L · about $17.12
Round trip
$34.24
7.34 gal · 27.78 L
Estimated CO2
32.6 kg one way
Round trip: 65.2 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $17.12 $34.24
Mid-grade $5.29 $19.42 $38.84
Premium $5.84 $21.42 $42.84
Diesel $6.57 $24.12 $48.23

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Wheaton and Gilman. The current time is 14:16:10.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.