How far is Wheaton, IL from Serena, IL?
The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Serena, IL is about 52.2 miles (84 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
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.
Township in Kendall County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Serena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Serena.
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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
3.6 mi · 7 min · South Naperville Road
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Turn right onto Warrenville Road
1427 ft · 29 sec · Warrenville Road
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Turn left onto Freedom Drive
156 m · 14 sec · Freedom Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 88 Toll West: Aurora
3235 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
13 mi · 16 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 56 West: Sugar Grove
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East, IL 47: Sugar Grove, Elburn
956 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 47 South, US 30 East: Sugar Grove
667 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Illinois Route 47
983 ft · 19 sec · Illinois Route 47
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Continue on United States Route 30
2.8 mi · 3 min · United States Route 30
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Continue on North Bridge Street
7.2 mi · 12 min · North Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Stagecoach Trail
14.3 mi · 20 min · Stagecoach Trail
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Turn right
4.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto East 2282nd Road
110 m · 18 sec · East 2282nd Road
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Turn right onto North 3806th Road
26 m · 4 sec · North 3806th Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 3806th Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Serena.
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.
Stagecoach Trail
Turn right onto Stagecoach Trail
14.3 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Wheaton and Scattered Rain Showers near Serena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Serena?
The road trip is about 52.2 miles (84 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Bristol is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Wheaton and 26.1 miles from Serena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 3:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.58 one way or $17.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Wheaton and Scattered Rain Showers near Serena.
Stop Ideas Near Bristol
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 Bristol.
Plano
Naperville
Joliet Transportation Center
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Serena. Straight-line distance: 41.57 mi (66.9 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 Serena
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,088 |
| Coordinates | 41.4861400, -88.7314600 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Serena (-88.73146, 41.48614)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $8.58 | $17.17 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $9.74 | $19.47 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $10.74 | $21.48 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $12.09 | $24.18 |
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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