How far is Wheaton, IL from Island Lake, IL?
The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Island Lake, IL is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Island Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Island Lake.
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Start on West Wesley Street
102 m · 12 sec · West Wesley Street
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Turn right onto North Hale Street
124 m · 20 sec · North Hale Street
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Turn right onto West Seminary Avenue
1919 ft · 1 min · West Seminary Avenue
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Continue on College Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · College Avenue
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto North Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Avenue
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Turn left onto I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs
2199 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
4 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
8.9 mi · 12 min
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Continue on Lake Cook Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Cook Road
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Continue on North Rand Road
10.2 mi · 14 min · North Rand Road
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 176
711 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto West Liberty Street
2811 ft · 1 min · West Liberty Street
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Continue on East State Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · East State Road
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Turn right onto Greenleaf Avenue
2157 ft · 2 min · Greenleaf Avenue
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Turn left onto Rose Avenue
63 m · 9 sec · Rose Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rose Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Island Lake.
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.
North Rand Road
Continue on North Rand Road
10.2 mi · 00h 14m
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 Island Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Island Lake?
The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Rolling Meadows is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Wheaton and 19.1 miles from Island Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.30 one way or $12.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Wheaton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Island Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Rolling Meadows
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Island Lake. Straight-line distance: 28.66 mi (46.13 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 Island Lake
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 7,951 |
| Coordinates | 42.2761300, -88.1920300 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: Island Lake (-88.19203, 42.27613)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $7.14 | $14.29 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $8.87 | $17.74 |
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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