How far is Wheaton, IL from Hartford, IL?
The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Hartford, IL is about 271.8 miles (437.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234.3 miles (377 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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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 05h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 McLean County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Hartford.
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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
69.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 143: Edwardsville, Marine
1664 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right
1926 ft · 33 sec
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Saint Louis Street
1 mi · 2 min · Saint Louis Street
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Continue on New Poag Road
7.2 mi · 12 min · New Poag Road
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Turn right onto Lewis and Clark Boulevard
2.1 mi · 2 min · Lewis and Clark Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Hawthorne Street
961 ft · 44 sec · West Hawthorne Street
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Turn right onto South Delmar Avenue
20 m · 3 sec · South Delmar Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Delmar Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Hartford.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wheaton and Slight Chance Drizzle near Hartford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Hartford?
The road trip is about 271.8 miles (437.4 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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?
McLean is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.8 miles from Wheaton and 135.9 miles from Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234.3 miles (377 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:26 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.18 one way or $88.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wheaton and Slight Chance Drizzle near Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near McLean
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 McLean.
Lincoln
Uptown Station
Peoria, Illinois
Springfield station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 234.24 mi (376.97 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 Hartford
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,330 |
| Coordinates | 38.8333800, -90.0959400 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hartford (-90.09594, 38.83338)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 437 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $4.61 | $44.18 | $88.36 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $50.25 | $100.50 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $55.56 | $111.13 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $63.22 | $126.43 |
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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