How far is Wheaton, IL from Lakewood Shores, IL?
The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Lakewood Shores, IL is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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 01h 15m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Lakewood Shores.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Lakewood Shores.
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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
906 ft · 26 sec · East Roosevelt Road
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Turn right onto South Naperville Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · South Naperville Road
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Continue on Naper Boulevard
3.5 mi · 7 min · Naper Boulevard
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Turn right onto Hobson Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Hobson Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Washington Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
2580 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Weber Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Weber Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South: Bloomington
1902 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
21.8 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward North River Road
1673 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto County Highway 44
1704 ft · 31 sec · County Highway 44
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Continue on North River Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · North River Road
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Continue on New River Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · New River Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Chicago Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Chicago Road
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Continue on East Baltimore Street
2815 ft · 1 min · East Baltimore Street
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Turn left onto South Water Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Water Street
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Turn right onto West Kahler Road
1277 ft · 1 min · West Kahler Road
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Turn left onto Sunset Drive
1.2 km · 3 min · Sunset Drive
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Continue on Robert Street
2102 ft · 2 min · Robert Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Robert Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Lakewood Shores.
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.
I 55 South
Merge slight left
21.8 mi · 00h 25m
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 Likely near Lakewood Shores.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Lakewood Shores?
The road trip is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Crystal Lawns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Wheaton and 23.4 miles from Lakewood Shores.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.87 one way or $15.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Wheaton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakewood Shores.
Stop Ideas Near Crystal Lawns
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 Crystal Lawns.
Joliet Transportation Center
Naperville
Plano
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Lakewood Shores. Straight-line distance: 40.43 mi (65.06 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 Lakewood Shores
Census designated place
| Population | 1,347 |
| Coordinates | 41.2817000, -88.1447800 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakewood Shores (-88.14478, 41.2817)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $4.77 | $7.87 | $15.74 |
| Mid-grade | $5.39 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
| Premium | $5.94 | $9.80 | $19.61 |
| Diesel | $6.65 | $10.98 | $21.96 |
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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