How far is Wheaton, IL from Hodgkins, IL?
The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Hodgkins, IL is about 21.7 miles (35 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in DuPage County, Illinois
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Hodgkins.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Hodgkins.
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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
3.2 mi · 7 min · East Roosevelt Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 South: Joliet
2826 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 56, I 88 Toll: Chicago, Aurora, Butterfield Road
1716 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 56: Butterfield Road
1719 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Butterfield Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Butterfield Road
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Turn slight right
1062 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right
52 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue
750 ft · 20 sec · Highland Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 88 East: Chicago
1461 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
1816 ft · 26 sec · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward 75th Street, Willow Springs Road
1402 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto 75th Street
2341 ft · 1 min · 75th Street
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Continue on Santa Fe Drive
1.4 mi · 4 min · Santa Fe Drive
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Turn right onto 67th Street
18 m · 2 sec · 67th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 67th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Hodgkins.
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.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
3.67 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers leaving Wheaton and Rain near Hodgkins.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Hodgkins?
The road trip is about 21.7 miles (35 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oakbrook Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Wheaton and 10.9 miles from Hodgkins.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.59 one way or $7.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Wheaton and Rain near Hodgkins.
Stop Ideas Near Oakbrook Terrace
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 Oakbrook Terrace.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Hodgkins. Straight-line distance: 14.48 mi (23.31 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 Hodgkins
Village in United States of America
| Population | 1,967 |
| Coordinates | 41.7689200, -87.8578300 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hodgkins (-87.85783, 41.76892)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.67 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $4.07 | $8.15 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $4.49 | $8.99 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
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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