How far is Wheaton, IL from Saint Rose, IL?

The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Saint Rose, IL is about 274.8 miles (442.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 232.7 miles (374.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
274.83 mi
05h 29m
Flight
232.7 mi
374.5 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
232.7 mi
Kilometers
374.5 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.83 mi
Kilometers
442.29 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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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 05h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Rose
Wed, Apr 15, 6:23 AM CDT
Return by in Wheaton
Wed, Apr 15, 11:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wheaton
2026-04-15T00:54
Arrive Saint Rose
Wed, Apr 15, 6:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:29 AM to 1:29 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wheaton
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
McLean
IL

Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States

From Wheaton
137.4 mi
02h 44m
To Saint Rose
137.4 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Saint Rose.

  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

    4.3 mi · 8 min · South Naperville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Naper Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Naper Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Hobson Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Hobson Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Washington Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    2580 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Weber Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Weber Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South: Bloomington

    1902 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    105.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    59 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 4: Staunton, Lebanon

    1411 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    10.1 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    7.6 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto US Highway 40

    2643 ft · 50 sec · US Highway 40

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Poplar Street

    5 m · 1 sec · Poplar Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Poplar Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Poplar Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Broadway

    78 m · 6 sec · Broadway

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Broadway

    1 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward St Rose Road

    33 m · 2 sec · St Rose Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto St Rose Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · St Rose Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Saint Rose Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Saint Rose Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Rose Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
230 mi · 84%
Saint Rose Road
5.17 mi · 2%
South Naperville Road
4.3 mi · 2%
Weber Road
3.85 mi · 1%
Naper Boulevard
3.45 mi · 1%
St Rose Road
3.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.1 mi
232.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McLean
02h 44m from Wheaton
Leave By
6:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Wheaton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Rose.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Saint Rose?

The road trip is about 274.8 miles (442.3 km) and usually takes 05h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

McLean is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.4 miles from Wheaton and 137.4 miles from Saint Rose.

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

The direct path is about 232.7 miles (374.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.58 one way or $73.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Wheaton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Rose.

Stop Ideas Near McLean

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around McLean and the surrounding midpoint area.
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865 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL 61723, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction
City of Lincoln
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

City of Lincoln

Lincoln , IL
700 Broadway St, Lincoln, IL 62656
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McLean.

RAIL

Lincoln

25 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

27 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

59 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Springfield station

70 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Saint Rose. Straight-line distance: 232.7 mi (374.5 km).

Wheaton

#1 Wheaton

The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population52,451
Coordinates41.8661400, -88.1070100
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Saint Rose

#2 Saint Rose

Township in Clinton County, Illinois

Population405
Coordinates38.6842100, -89.5545300
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Wheaton (-88.10701, 41.86614)
End: Saint Rose (-89.55453, 38.68421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 442 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.7 gal
36.71 L · about $36.58
Round trip
$73.16
19.4 gal · 73.42 L
Estimated CO2
86.2 kg one way
Round trip: 172.4 kg / 380 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.58 $73.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.25 $82.51
Premium $4.65 $45.14 $90.29
Diesel $5.30 $51.45 $102.90

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Wheaton and Saint Rose. The current time is 00:54:08.

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.