How far is Wheaton, IL from Lyons, IL?
The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Lyons, IL is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in DuPage County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Lyons.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Lyons.
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Start on West Wesley Street
761 ft · 23 sec · West Wesley Street
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Turn left onto North Wheaton Avenue
142 m · 28 sec · North Wheaton Avenue
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Turn left onto West Front Street
897 ft · 31 sec · West Front Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2252 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Roosevelt Road
7.5 mi · 16 min · East Roosevelt Road
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Continue on Roosevelt Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Road
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Turn right onto South Wolf Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Wolf Road
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Turn left onto Cermak Road
1 mi · 2 min · Cermak Road
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Turn right onto North La Grange Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North La Grange Road
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Turn left onto East 31st Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East 31st Street
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Turn slight right onto Grand Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Grand Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Grand Boulevard
59 m · 7 sec · Grand Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Grand Boulevard
2752 ft · 2 min · Grand Boulevard
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Turn right onto Prairie Avenue
2076 ft · 1 min · Prairie Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ogden Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Ogden Avenue
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Turn right onto Lawndale Avenue
134 m · 15 sec · Lawndale Avenue
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Turn left onto White Avenue
1340 ft · 1 min · White Avenue
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Turn right onto Joliet Avenue
744 ft · 26 sec · Joliet Avenue
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Turn left onto 43rd Street
717 ft · 32 sec · 43rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 43rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Lyons.
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.
East Roosevelt Road
Turn left onto East Roosevelt Road
7.46 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers leaving Wheaton and Rain Showers near Lyons.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Lyons?
The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oakbrook Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Wheaton and 9.1 miles from Lyons.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.99 one way or $5.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Wheaton and Rain Showers near Lyons.
Stop Ideas Near Oakbrook Terrace
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 Oakbrook Terrace.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Lyons. Straight-line distance: 15.31 mi (24.64 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 Lyons
Village in Illinois United States of America
| Population | 10,247 |
| Coordinates | 41.8133700, -87.8181100 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lyons (-87.81811, 41.81337)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.99 | $5.97 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $3.39 | $6.77 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $3.74 | $7.47 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $4.21 | $8.41 |
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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