How far is Wheaton, IL from Lena, IL?
The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Lena, IL is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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 02h 27m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Lena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Lena.
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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
42 mi · 45 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-39 South, US 51 South: Bloomington
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
2475 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
29.6 mi · 34 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 BUS: Freeport
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight right onto South Galena Avenue
7.3 mi · 13 min · South Galena Avenue
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Turn left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 9 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto IL 73
1 mi · 2 min · IL 73
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Continue on South Schuyler Street
1 km · 1 min · South Schuyler Street
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Turn left onto West Lena Street
28 m · 2 sec · West Lena Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Lena Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Lena.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
42 mi · 00h 45m
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 Lena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Lena?
The road trip is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Belvidere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.8 miles from Wheaton and 56 miles from Lena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 1:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.38 one way or $36.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Wheaton and Rain Showers near Lena.
Stop Ideas Near Belvidere
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 Belvidere.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Lena. Straight-line distance: 94.79 mi (152.55 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 Lena
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 2,680 |
| Coordinates | 42.3794600, -89.8223400 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lena (-89.82234, 42.37946)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 180 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $18.38 | $36.76 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $20.85 | $41.70 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $23.00 | $46.00 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $25.89 | $51.78 |
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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