How far is Wheaton, IL from Mokena, IL?
The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Mokena, IL is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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 00h 50m.
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.
Historic village in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Mokena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Mokena.
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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
906 ft · 26 sec · East Roosevelt Road
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Turn right onto South Naperville Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · South Naperville Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 88 Toll East: Chicago
1704 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
1961 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South: Joliet
2223 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
18.1 mi · 21 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Southwest Highway
2301 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Maple Road
4 mi · 6 min · Maple Road
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Continue on West South West Highway
2034 ft · 38 sec · West South West Highway
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Turn right onto West 179th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 179th Street
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Turn right onto Wolf Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Wolf Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wolf Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Mokena.
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.
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
18.1 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wheaton and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Mokena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Mokena?
The road trip is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Lemont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Wheaton and 17.6 miles from Mokena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wheaton and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Mokena.
Stop Ideas Near Lemont
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 Lemont.
Naperville
Joliet Transportation Center
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Mokena. Straight-line distance: 26.04 mi (41.91 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 Mokena
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 20,050 |
| Coordinates | 41.5261400, -87.8892200 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mokena (-87.88922, 41.52614)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $3.77 | $4.71 | $9.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.32 | $10.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.63 | $13.26 |
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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