How far is Wheaton, IL from Loves Park, IL?
The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Loves Park, IL is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58 miles (93.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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 01h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Loves Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Loves Park.
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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
46.9 mi · 50 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward East Riverside Boulevard
2080 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto East Riverside Boulevard
4.9 mi · 8 min · East Riverside Boulevard
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Turn right onto North 2nd Street
1539 ft · 35 sec · North 2nd Street
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Continue on North 2nd Street
42 m · 9 sec · North 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Loves Park.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
46.9 mi · 00h 50m
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 near Loves Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Loves Park?
The road trip is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Hampshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Wheaton and 35.2 miles from Loves Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58 miles (93.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.57 one way or $23.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Wheaton and Rain near Loves Park.
Stop Ideas Near Hampshire
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Loves Park. Straight-line distance: 57.98 mi (93.31 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 Loves Park
City north of Rockford, Illinois
| Population | 23,382 |
| Coordinates | 42.3200200, -89.0581600 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: Loves Park (-89.05816, 42.32002)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $11.57 | $23.14 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $13.12 | $26.25 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $14.48 | $28.95 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $16.30 | $32.59 |
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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