How far is Wheaton, IL from North Aurora, IL?

The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to North Aurora, IL is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.87 mi
00h 25m
Flight
12.07 mi
19.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.07 mi
Kilometers
19.43 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.87 mi
Kilometers
22.32 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Aurora
Tue, Aug 25, 7:32 PM CDT
Return by in Wheaton
Tue, Aug 25, 7:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wheaton
2026-08-25T19:07
Arrive North Aurora
Tue, Aug 25, 7:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wheaton
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Warrenville
IL

City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States

From Wheaton
6.9 mi
00h 12m
To North Aurora
7 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Aug 25 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Aug 25 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and North Aurora.

  1. 1

    Start on West Wesley Street

    1224 ft · 39 sec · West Wesley Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North West Street

    2685 ft · 1 min · North West Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Roosevelt Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · West Roosevelt Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Winfield Road

    2 mi · 3 min · South Winfield Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Butterfield Road

    8.2 mi · 13 min · Butterfield Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Grant Street

    571 ft · 11 sec · North Grant Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East State Street

    1436 ft · 51 sec · East State Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Butterfield Road
8.19 mi · 59%
West Roosevelt Road
2.56 mi · 18%
South Winfield Road
2 mi · 14%
North West Street
0.51 mi · 4%
East State Street
0.27 mi · 2%
West Wesley Street
0.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Butterfield Road

Turn right onto Butterfield Road

8.19 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
12.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warrenville
00h 12m from Wheaton
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wheaton and Mostly Sunny near North Aurora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to North Aurora?

The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Warrenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from Wheaton and 7 miles from North Aurora.

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

The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.85 one way or $3.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wheaton and Mostly Sunny near North Aurora.

Stop Ideas Near Warrenville

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

5 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

25 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

30 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

34 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and North Aurora. Straight-line distance: 12.07 mi (19.43 km).

Wheaton

#1 Wheaton

The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population52,451
Coordinates41.8661400, -88.1070100
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
North Aurora

#2 North Aurora

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population18,144
Coordinates41.8061400, -88.3273000
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Wheaton (-88.10701, 41.86614)
End: North Aurora (-88.3273, 41.80614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.85 L · about $1.85
Round trip
$3.70
0.98 gal · 3.7 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.85 $3.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.08 $4.17
Premium $4.65 $2.28 $4.56
Diesel $5.30 $2.60 $5.20

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 · Aug 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Wheaton and North Aurora. The current time is 19:07:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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