How far is Wheaton, IL from Lawrence, IL?
The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Lawrence, IL is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 30m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Lawrence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Lawrence.
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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
3.4 mi · 4 min · West Lake Street
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 59: Barrington, West Chicago
823 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto South Sutton Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Sutton Road
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Continue on New Sutton Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · New Sutton Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 90 West Toll: Rockford
1921 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
17.6 mi · 19 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Hampshire, Marengo
2399 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
2537 ft · 53 sec · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Grant Highway
1.1 km · 55 sec · East Grant Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Grant Highway
28 m · 2 sec · East Grant Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto East Grant Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · East Grant Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Grant Highway
60 m · 4 sec · East Grant Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto East Grant Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · East Grant Highway
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Turn right onto South State Street
10.6 mi · 16 min · South State Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Division Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Division Street
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Turn left onto West Brink Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Brink Street
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Turn right onto Lawrence Road
2661 ft · 1 min · Lawrence Road
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Turn left onto Ramer Road
994 ft · 27 sec · Ramer Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Lawrence Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Lawrence Road
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Turn right onto Oak Grove Road
1050 ft · 33 sec · Oak Grove Road
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Turn right
24 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Lawrence.
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.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
17.6 mi · 00h 19m
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 Rain Showers near Lawrence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Lawrence?
The road trip is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Gilberts is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Wheaton and 30 miles from Lawrence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 3:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.84 one way or $19.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Wheaton and Rain Showers near Lawrence.
Stop Ideas Near Gilberts
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 Gilberts.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 48.24 mi (77.63 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 Lawrence
Township in Lawrence County, Illinois
| Population | 4,380 |
| Coordinates | 42.4411300, -88.6412100 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lawrence (-88.64121, 42.44113)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $9.84 | $19.69 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $11.17 | $22.33 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $12.32 | $24.63 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $13.86 | $27.73 |
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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