How far is Wheaton, IL from Reading, IL?
The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Reading, IL is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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 02h 00m.
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.
Village in Illinois, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Reading.
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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
45.8 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 17: Streator, Kankakee
1932 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto East 3200 North Road
9.9 mi · 15 min · East 3200 North Road
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Continue on E 3200 N Road
3 mi · 5 min · E 3200 N Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 3000 North Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · East 3000 North Road
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Continue on East 3000 N Road
5.7 mi · 9 min · East 3000 N Road
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Continue on East 3000 North Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · East 3000 North Road
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Turn right onto North 379 E Road
1002 ft · 44 sec · North 379 E Road
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Turn slight right onto Co Rd 379 E Rd
1336 ft · 59 sec · Co Rd 379 E Rd
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Co Rd 379 E Rd
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Reading.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 55 South
Merge slight left
45.8 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Wheaton and Rain near Reading.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Reading?
The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Diamond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Wheaton and 43.1 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.18 one way or $28.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Wheaton and Rain near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Diamond
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 Diamond.
Dwight station
Joliet Transportation Center
Kankakee
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Reading. Straight-line distance: 67.44 mi (108.53 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 Reading
Township in Livingston County, Illinois
| Population | 1,860 |
| Coordinates | 41.0667000, -88.8542400 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Reading (-88.85424, 41.0667)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $14.18 | $28.36 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $16.09 | $32.18 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $17.74 | $35.49 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $19.98 | $39.95 |
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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