How far is Wheaton, IL from Northville, IL?

The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Northville, IL is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
47.45 mi
01h 14m
Flight
37.28 mi
60 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.28 mi
Kilometers
60 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.45 mi
Kilometers
76.37 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northville
Thu, Oct 15, 2:42 PM CDT
Return by in Wheaton
Thu, Oct 15, 3:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wheaton
2026-10-15T13:28
Arrive Northville
Thu, Oct 15, 2:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
Sugar Grove
IL

City in Kane County, Illinois, United States of America

From Wheaton
23.7 mi
00h 37m
To Northville
23.8 mi
00h 37m

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
64°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.6 mi · 7 min · South Naperville Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Warrenville Road

    1427 ft · 29 sec · Warrenville Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Freedom Drive

    156 m · 14 sec · Freedom Drive

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 88 Toll West: Aurora

    3235 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    13 mi · 16 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 56 West: Sugar Grove

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Dugan Road

    637 ft · 22 sec · Dugan Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Granart Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Granart Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Granart Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Granart Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Little Rock Road

    5 mi · 8 min · Little Rock Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Gage Street

    3261 ft · 1 min · South Gage Street

  20. 20

    Continue on East 2351st Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · East 2351st Road

  21. 21

    Continue on County Highway 2

    753 ft · 15 sec · County Highway 2

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway 2

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
13 mi · 27%
Little Rock Road
9.56 mi · 20%
IL 56 West
6.61 mi · 14%
Granart Road
5.51 mi · 12%
East 2351st Road
4.31 mi · 9%
South Naperville Road
3.62 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

13 mi · 00h 16m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
37.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sugar Grove
00h 37m from Wheaton
Leave By
4:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Wheaton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Northville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Sugar Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Wheaton and 23.8 miles from Northville.

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

The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.79 one way or $15.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sugar Grove

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

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

RAIL

Plano

14 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Naperville

25 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

40 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

48 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Northville. Straight-line distance: 37.28 mi (60 km).

Wheaton

#1 Wheaton

The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.

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

#2 Northville

Township in LaSalle County, Illinois

Population6,753
Coordinates41.5633600, -88.7053500
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: Wheaton (-88.10701, 41.86614)
End: Northville (-88.70535, 41.56336)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.34 L · about $7.79
Round trip
$15.58
3.34 gal · 12.68 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $7.79 $15.58
Mid-grade $5.29 $8.84 $17.68
Premium $5.84 $9.75 $19.50
Diesel $6.57 $10.97 $21.95

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 Northville. The current time is 13:28:30.

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.