How far is Wheaton, IL from Lincoln Square, IL?
The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Lincoln Square, IL is about 27 miles (43.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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 00h 55m.
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.
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Lincoln Square.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Lincoln Square.
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Start on West Wesley Street
102 m · 12 sec · West Wesley Street
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Turn right onto North Hale Street
124 m · 20 sec · North Hale Street
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Turn right onto West Seminary Avenue
1919 ft · 1 min · West Seminary Avenue
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Continue on College Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · College Avenue
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto North Avenue
5 mi · 9 min · North Avenue
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Turn left onto Kingery Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Kingery Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290, US 20, IL 64 East: Chicago, Rockford, Lake Street, Grand Avenue
1074 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 20, IL 64 East: Lake Street, Grand Avenue
1366 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on West Grand Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Grand Avenue
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Continue on East Grand Avenue
3.8 mi · 7 min · East Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto 25th Avenue
2604 ft · 59 sec · 25th Avenue
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Turn right onto West Belmont Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Belmont Avenue
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Turn left onto West Forest Preserve Drive
3.1 mi · 6 min · West Forest Preserve Drive
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Turn slight right onto West Montrose Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Montrose Avenue
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Turn left onto North Cicero Avenue
2753 ft · 52 sec · North Cicero Avenue
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Turn right onto West Lawrence Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · West Lawrence Avenue
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Turn left onto North California Avenue
2651 ft · 57 sec · North California Avenue
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Turn right onto West Foster Avenue
2640 ft · 54 sec · West Foster Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Foster Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Lincoln Square.
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 Avenue
Turn right onto North Avenue
5.05 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Wheaton and Sunny near Lincoln Square.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Lincoln Square?
The road trip is about 27 miles (43.5 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Northlake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Wheaton and 13.5 miles from Lincoln Square.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 4:40 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.29 one way or $8.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Wheaton and Sunny near Lincoln Square.
Stop Ideas Near Northlake
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 Northlake.
La Grange Road
Summit
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Lincoln Square. Straight-line distance: 22.78 mi (36.66 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 Lincoln Square
Lincoln Square is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9758700, -87.6892200 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincoln Square (-87.68922, 41.97587)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.52 | $4.29 | $8.59 |
| Mid-grade | $5.15 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| Premium | $5.71 | $5.42 | $10.84 |
| Diesel | $6.53 | $6.21 | $12.41 |
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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