How far is Wheaton, IL from Preston, IL?
The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Preston, IL is about 315.5 miles (507.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 275.8 miles (443.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Flight Distance
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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 06h 26m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Logan County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Preston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Preston.
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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
4.3 mi · 8 min · South Naperville Road
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Continue on Naper Boulevard
3.5 mi · 7 min · Naper Boulevard
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Turn right onto Hobson Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Hobson Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Washington Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
2580 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Weber Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Weber Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South: Bloomington
1902 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
105.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
1434 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Vandalia Street
3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street
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Continue on South Morrison Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue
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Continue on North Illinois Street
9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street
55 m · 5 sec · South Illinois Street
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Exit the rotary onto South Illinois Street
8.3 mi · 13 min · South Illinois Street
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Continue on State Route 159
6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159
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Continue on North Main Street
1163 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on N Main St
810 ft · 14 sec · N Main St
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Continue on Main Street
6.4 mi · 10 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto East Market Street
8.7 mi · 13 min · East Market Street
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
2135 ft · 59 sec · South 5th Street
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Continue on Baldwin Road
5.2 mi · 12 min · Baldwin Road
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Turn right onto Preston Road
774 ft · 34 sec · Preston Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Preston Road
2070 ft · 2 min · Preston Road
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Turn left onto Pautler Road
47 m · 7 sec · Pautler Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pautler Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Preston.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 55 South
Merge slight left
106 mi · 01h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Wheaton and Partly Sunny near Preston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Preston?
The road trip is about 315.5 miles (507.8 km) and usually takes 06h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Broadwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.7 miles from Wheaton and 157.8 miles from Preston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 275.8 miles (443.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.35 one way or $98.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Wheaton and Partly Sunny near Preston.
Stop Ideas Near Broadwell
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 Broadwell.
Lincoln
Springfield station
Uptown Station
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Preston. Straight-line distance: 275.85 mi (443.94 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 Preston
Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,203 |
| Coordinates | 38.1061600, -89.8601000 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: Preston (-89.8601, 38.10616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 508 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 56m |
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 | $4.43 | $49.35 | $98.70 |
| Mid-grade | $5.05 | $56.18 | $112.37 |
| Premium | $5.61 | $62.44 | $124.88 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $72.01 | $144.02 |
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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