How far is Wheaton, IL from Hometown, IL?
The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Hometown, IL is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Hometown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Hometown.
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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
3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Continue on Mile-Long Bridge
1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge
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Continue on Tri-State Tollway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East, US 20 East: 95th Street, 76th Avenue
1131 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 12, US 20 East: 95th Street
710 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto West 95th Street
2 mi · 5 min · West 95th Street
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Turn left onto Southwest Highway
1809 ft · 31 sec · Southwest Highway
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Continue on West 93rd Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West 93rd Street
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Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · South Cicero Avenue
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Turn right onto West 87th Street
2571 ft · 55 sec · West 87th Street
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Turn right onto South Kostner Avenue
10 m · 9 sec · South Kostner Avenue
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Turn left onto West 87th Street
18 m · 3 sec · West 87th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 87th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Hometown.
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 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.
Rain Showers leaving Wheaton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hometown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Hometown?
The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Western Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Wheaton and 14.8 miles from Hometown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Wheaton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hometown.
Stop Ideas Near Western Springs
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 Western Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Hometown. Straight-line distance: 21.38 mi (34.4 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 Hometown
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 4,120 |
| Coordinates | 41.7344800, -87.7314400 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hometown (-87.73144, 41.73448)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.67 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $5.50 | $11.01 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $6.83 | $13.67 |
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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