How far is Wheaton, IL from Oswego, IL?
The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Oswego, IL is about 21.1 miles (34 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Oswego.
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Start on West Wesley Street
1224 ft · 39 sec · West Wesley Street
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Turn left onto North West Street
2685 ft · 1 min · North West Street
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Turn right onto West Roosevelt Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · West Roosevelt Road
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Turn left onto South Winfield Road
2 mi · 3 min · South Winfield Road
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Turn right onto Butterfield Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Butterfield Road
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Turn left onto North Eola Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · North Eola Road
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Turn right onto West Ogden Avenue
5.1 mi · 9 min · West Ogden Avenue
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
92 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Chicago Road
3057 ft · 1 min · Chicago Road
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Continue on Madison Street
128 m · 12 sec · Madison Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Madison Street
90 m · 18 sec · Madison Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
16 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Oswego.
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.
North Eola Road
Turn left onto North Eola Road
5.85 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wheaton and Rain Showers near Oswego.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Oswego?
The road trip is about 21.1 miles (34 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?
Warrenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Wheaton and 10.6 miles from Oswego.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.45 one way or $6.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Wheaton and Rain Showers near Oswego.
Stop Ideas Near Warrenville
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 Warrenville.
Naperville
La Grange Road
Summit
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Oswego. Straight-line distance: 17.86 mi (28.75 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 Oswego
City in and county seat of Oswego County, New York, United States
| Population | 36,696 |
| Coordinates | 41.6828100, -88.3514600 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oswego (-88.35146, 41.68281)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $3.92 | $7.83 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $4.86 | $9.73 |
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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