How far is Wheaton, IL from Jerseyville, IL?

The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Jerseyville, IL is about 266.8 miles (429.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.8 miles (358.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
266.77 mi
05h 07m
Flight
222.74 mi
358.47 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.74 mi
Kilometers
358.47 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.77 mi
Kilometers
429.33 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jerseyville
Thu, Oct 15, 10:35 PM CDT
Return by in Wheaton
Fri, Oct 16, 3:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wheaton
2026-10-15T17:27
Arrive Jerseyville
Thu, Oct 15, 10:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 1:07 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wheaton
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
McLean
IL

Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States

From Wheaton
133.3 mi
02h 33m
To Jerseyville
133.5 mi
02h 33m

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
65°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Jerseyville.

  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

    105.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville

    37.2 mi · 40 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Alton

    1828 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto United States Route 67

    12.3 mi · 14 min · United States Route 67

  18. 18

    Continue on 1440 E

    2.3 mi · 3 min · 1440 E

  19. 19

    Continue on North State Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North State Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South State Avenue

    2.4 mi · 3 min · South State Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on United States Route 67

    8.1 mi · 9 min · United States Route 67

  23. 23

    Continue on North 5th Street

    14 mi · 16 min · North 5th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Exchange Street

    44 m · 6 sec · West Exchange Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Exchange Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
171 mi · 64%
I 72 West
37.2 mi · 14%
United States Route 67
20.4 mi · 8%
North 5th Street
14 mi · 5%
South Naperville Road
4.3 mi · 2%
Weber Road
3.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44 mi
222.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McLean
02h 33m from Wheaton
Leave By
6:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Wheaton and Chance Rain Showers near Jerseyville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Jerseyville?

The road trip is about 266.8 miles (429.3 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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 133.3 miles from Wheaton and 133.5 miles from Jerseyville.

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

The direct path is about 222.8 miles (358.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.90 one way or $87.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Wheaton and Chance Rain Showers near Jerseyville.

Stop Ideas Near McLean

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around McLean and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
Scenic stop 6.1 mi away

Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!

Atlanta , IL
865 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL 61723, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

City of Bloomington, Illinois

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Rating 3.6/5 8 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

Bloomington Finance Department

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
City tax office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

City Hall - Town of Normal

Normal , IL
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761
Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McLean.

RAIL

Lincoln

25 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

27 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

59 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Springfield station

70 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Jerseyville. Straight-line distance: 222.74 mi (358.47 km).

Wheaton

#1 Wheaton

The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population52,451
Coordinates41.8661400, -88.1070100
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Jerseyville

#2 Jerseyville

City in Jersey County, Illinois, United States

Population8,111
Coordinates39.1200500, -90.3284500
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Wheaton (-88.10701, 41.86614)
End: Jerseyville (-90.32845, 39.12005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 429 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.41 gal
35.63 L · about $43.90
Round trip
$87.80
18.82 gal · 71.26 L
Estimated CO2
83.6 kg one way
Round trip: 167.3 kg / 369 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $43.90 $87.80
Mid-grade $5.29 $49.80 $99.60
Premium $5.84 $54.93 $109.85
Diesel $6.57 $61.83 $123.67

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 Jerseyville. The current time is 17:27:56.

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.