How far is Wheaton, IL from Matteson, IL?

The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Matteson, IL is about 45 miles (72.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
45.06 mi
01h 03m
Flight
32.24 mi
51.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.24 mi
Kilometers
51.89 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.06 mi
Kilometers
72.52 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Matteson
Thu, Oct 15, 4:37 PM CDT
Return by in Wheaton
Thu, Oct 15, 5:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wheaton
2026-10-15T15:33
Arrive Matteson
Thu, Oct 15, 4:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
Lockport
IL

The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

From Wheaton
22.5 mi
00h 31m
To Matteson
22.6 mi
00h 31m

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
66°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Wesley Street

    761 ft · 23 sec · West Wesley Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Wheaton Avenue

    142 m · 28 sec · North Wheaton Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Front Street

    897 ft · 31 sec · West Front Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2252 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Roosevelt Road

    906 ft · 26 sec · East Roosevelt Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Naperville Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Naperville Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 88 Toll East: Chicago

    1704 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet

    1961 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South: Joliet

    2223 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    19.4 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Indiana

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 43 South: Harlem Avenue

    2536 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Harlem Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Harlem Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    4 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Governors Highway

    761 ft · 18 sec · Governors Highway

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Governors Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Tollway
19.4 mi · 43%
I 80 East
9.22 mi · 20%
Lincoln Highway
4.01 mi · 9%
South Naperville Road
3.88 mi · 9%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
3.05 mi · 7%
Harlem Avenue
2.78 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

19.4 mi · 00h 22m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lockport
00h 31m from Wheaton
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Wheaton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Matteson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45 miles (72.5 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Lockport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Wheaton and 22.6 miles from Matteson.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 4:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.42 one way or $14.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lockport

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lockport, 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 Lockport.

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

7 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Naperville

22 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

30 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

30 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Matteson. Straight-line distance: 32.24 mi (51.89 km).

Wheaton

#1 Wheaton

The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.

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

#2 Matteson

Village in United States of America

Population19,322
Coordinates41.5039200, -87.7131000
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Wheaton (-88.10701, 41.86614)
End: Matteson (-87.7131, 41.50392)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.02 L · about $7.42
Round trip
$14.83
3.18 gal · 12.04 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $7.42 $14.83
Mid-grade $5.29 $8.41 $16.83
Premium $5.84 $9.28 $18.56
Diesel $6.57 $10.45 $20.90

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 Matteson. The current time is 15:33:39.

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.