How far is Wheaton, IL from Greenwood, IL?
The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Greenwood, IL is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (63 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Kane County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Greenwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Greenwood.
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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
6 mi · 10 min · New Sutton Road
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Turn sharp left onto Dundee Road
1457 ft · 28 sec · Dundee Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Algonquin Road
7.8 mi · 13 min · Algonquin Road
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Turn right onto Pyott Road
3 mi · 5 min · Pyott Road
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Turn left onto Virginia Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Virginia Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest Highway
2718 ft · 52 sec · Northwest Highway
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Continue on West Virginia Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Virginia Street
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Turn right onto Ridgefield Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Ridgefield Road
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Turn right onto Market Street
543 ft · 17 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto South Country Club Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · South Country Club Road
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Turn right onto South Fleming Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · South Fleming Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Greenwood Road
4 mi · 6 min · Greenwood Road
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Turn left
16 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Greenwood.
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.
Algonquin Road
Keep slight right to continue on Algonquin Road
7.8 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Wheaton and Mostly Sunny near Greenwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Greenwood?
The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Carpentersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Wheaton and 22.8 miles from Greenwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.1 miles (63 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.34 one way or $14.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wheaton and Mostly Sunny near Greenwood.
Stop Ideas Near Carpentersville
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 Carpentersville.
Glenview station
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Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 39.14 mi (62.99 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 Greenwood
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 224 |
| Coordinates | 42.3925200, -88.3892600 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenwood (-88.38926, 42.39252)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $4.56 | $7.34 | $14.69 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $8.35 | $16.70 |
| Premium | $5.75 | $9.26 | $18.51 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $10.56 | $21.13 |
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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