How far is Wheaton, IL from Lake in the Hills, IL?
The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Lake in the Hills, IL is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Lake in the Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Lake in the Hills.
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Start on West Wesley Street
1224 ft · 36 sec · West Wesley Street
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Turn right onto North West Street
2647 ft · 1 min · North West Street
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Turn left onto West Harrison Avenue
918 ft · 25 sec · West Harrison Avenue
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Continue on North Gary Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · North Gary Avenue
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Continue on North Gary Avenue
4.7 mi · 11 min · North Gary Avenue
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Turn left onto Lake Street
1 mi · 2 min · Lake Street
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Continue on Lake Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Lake Street
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Continue on West Lake Street
5.2 mi · 7 min · West Lake Street
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Randall Road
1158 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto North Randall Road
9.8 mi · 16 min · North Randall Road
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Continue on North Randall Road
2234 ft · 45 sec · North Randall Road
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Turn right onto West Acorn Lane
1346 ft · 1 min · West Acorn Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Acorn Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Lake in the Hills.
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 Randall Road
Turn left onto North Randall Road
9.78 mi · 00h 16m
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 Lake in the Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Lake in the Hills?
The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Elgin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Wheaton and 15.6 miles from Lake in the Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Wheaton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake in the Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Elgin
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 Elgin.
Naperville
Glenview station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Lake in the Hills. Straight-line distance: 24.63 mi (39.64 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 Lake in the Hills
Village in Illinois
| Population | 28,345 |
| Coordinates | 42.1816900, -88.3303600 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake in the Hills (-88.33036, 42.18169)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $7.23 | $14.46 |
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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