How far is Wheaton, IL from Lindenhurst, IL?

The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Lindenhurst, IL is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.73 mi
01h 13m
Flight
37.84 mi
60.9 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.84 mi
Kilometers
60.9 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.73 mi
Kilometers
70.38 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lindenhurst
Thu, Oct 15, 4:34 PM CDT
Return by in Wheaton
Thu, Oct 15, 5:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wheaton
2026-10-15T15:21
Arrive Lindenhurst
Thu, Oct 15, 4:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wheaton
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Palatine
IL

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Wheaton
21.9 mi
00h 36m
To Lindenhurst
21.9 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
60°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Lindenhurst.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Lindenhurst.

  1. 1

    Start on West Wesley Street

    102 m · 12 sec · West Wesley Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Hale Street

    124 m · 20 sec · North Hale Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Seminary Avenue

    1919 ft · 1 min · West Seminary Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on College Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · College Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs

    2199 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    4 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 53, IL 68: Dundee Road

    1797 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Dundee Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Dundee Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Arlington Heights Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Arlington Heights Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto McHenry Road

    1428 ft · 31 sec · McHenry Road

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 83

    2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 83

  17. 17

    Continue on Mundelein Road

    2773 ft · 47 sec · Mundelein Road

  18. 18

    Continue on IL RT 83

    1.1 km · 1 min · IL RT 83

  19. 19

    Continue on IL Rt 83

    1890 ft · 32 sec · IL Rt 83

  20. 20

    Continue on Mundelein Road

    1854 ft · 33 sec · Mundelein Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South Lake Street

    8.8 mi · 15 min · South Lake Street

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · West Grand Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Sand Lake Road

    79 m · 9 sec · Sand Lake Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Valley Drive

    124 m · 18 sec · Valley Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Briar Lane

    1079 ft · 47 sec · Briar Lane

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Briar Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Lindenhurst.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Tollway
16.4 mi · 38%
South Lake Street
10.7 mi · 25%
North Arlington Heights Road
2.42 mi · 6%
State Highway 83
2.32 mi · 5%
West Grand Avenue
2.02 mi · 5%
North Main Street
1.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Lake Street

Continue on South Lake Street

8.79 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
37.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palatine
00h 36m from Wheaton
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Wheaton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lindenhurst.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Lindenhurst?

The road trip is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Palatine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Wheaton and 21.9 miles from Lindenhurst.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.18 one way or $14.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Wheaton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lindenhurst.

Stop Ideas Near Palatine

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Palatine, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palatine.

RAIL

Glenview station

19 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

35 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

38 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

40 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Lindenhurst. Straight-line distance: 37.84 mi (60.9 km).

Wheaton

#1 Wheaton

The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population52,451
Coordinates41.8661400, -88.1070100
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Lindenhurst

#2 Lindenhurst

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population14,117
Coordinates42.4105800, -88.0261900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Wheaton (-88.10701, 41.86614)
End: Lindenhurst (-88.02619, 42.41058)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.54 gal
5.84 L · about $7.18
Round trip
$14.37
3.08 gal · 11.68 L
Estimated CO2
13.7 kg one way
Round trip: 27.4 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $7.18 $14.37
Mid-grade $5.29 $8.15 $16.30
Premium $5.84 $8.99 $17.98
Diesel $6.57 $10.12 $20.24

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Wheaton and Lindenhurst. The current time is 15:21:13.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.