How far is Wheaton, IL from Hickory Point, IL?

The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Hickory Point, IL is about 136.8 miles (220.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
136.73 mi
02h 58m
Flight
101.43 mi
163.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.43 mi
Kilometers
163.24 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.73 mi
Kilometers
220.05 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hickory Point
Thu, Oct 15, 4:20 PM CDT
Return by in Wheaton
Thu, Oct 15, 7:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wheaton
2026-10-15T13:21
Arrive Hickory Point
Thu, Oct 15, 4:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:32 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
Naplate
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Wheaton
68.3 mi
01h 29m
To Hickory Point
68.5 mi
01h 29m

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
71°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Hickory Point.

  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

    4.3 mi · 8 min · South Naperville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Naper Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Naper Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Hobson Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Hobson Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Washington Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    2580 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Weber Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Weber Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South: Bloomington

    1902 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Iowa

    1.3 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    47.2 mi · 51 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Normal, Bloomington

    2489 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    36.4 mi · 39 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 116: Metamora, Flanagan

    1403 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto County Road 1800 North

    5.5 mi · 10 min · County Road 1800 North

  20. 20

    Turn left onto County Road 2100 E

    1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road 2100 E

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto County Road 1400 North

    3.3 mi · 6 min · County Road 1400 North

  22. 22

    Continue on East Husseman Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Husseman Street

  23. 23

    Continue on West Front Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Front Street

  24. 24

    Continue on County Road 1400 North

    2.8 mi · 5 min · County Road 1400 North

  25. 25

    Continue on State Route 116

    3.9 mi · 5 min · State Route 116

  26. 26

    Continue on East Mount Vernon Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East Mount Vernon Street

  27. 27

    Continue on State Route 116

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Route 116

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 116

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
48 mi · 35%
I 39 South
36.9 mi · 27%
I 55 South
12.8 mi · 9%
County Road 1400 North
6.08 mi · 4%
State Route 116
5.54 mi · 4%
County Road 1800 North
5.47 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Merge slight left

47.2 mi · 00h 51m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.4 mi
101.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Naplate
01h 29m from Wheaton
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Wheaton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hickory Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Hickory Point?

The road trip is about 136.8 miles (220.1 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Naplate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.3 miles from Wheaton and 68.5 miles from Hickory Point.

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

The direct path is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.49 one way or $44.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Naplate

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Naplate, 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 Naplate.

RAIL

Mendota station

31 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Dwight station

46 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Plano

46 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Princeton

49 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Hickory Point. Straight-line distance: 101.43 mi (163.24 km).

Wheaton

#1 Wheaton

The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population52,451
Coordinates41.8661400, -88.1070100
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Hickory Point

#2 Hickory Point

Township in Macon County, Illinois

Population17,401
Coordinates40.7772600, -89.4181500
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Wheaton (-88.10701, 41.86614)
End: Hickory Point (-89.41815, 40.77726)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.82 gal
18.26 L · about $22.49
Round trip
$44.97
9.64 gal · 36.52 L
Estimated CO2
42.8 kg one way
Round trip: 85.7 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $22.49 $44.97
Mid-grade $5.29 $25.51 $51.01
Premium $5.84 $28.13 $56.27
Diesel $6.57 $31.67 $63.34

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 Hickory Point. The current time is 13:21:43.

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.