How far is Wheaton, IL from Sleepy Hollow, IL?
The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Sleepy Hollow, IL is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Sleepy Hollow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Sleepy Hollow.
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Start on West Wesley Street
1224 ft · 36 sec · West Wesley Street
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Turn right onto North West Street
2647 ft · 1 min · North West Street
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Turn left onto West Harrison Avenue
918 ft · 25 sec · West Harrison Avenue
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Continue on North Gary Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · North Gary Avenue
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Continue on North Gary Avenue
4.7 mi · 11 min · North Gary Avenue
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Turn left onto Lake Street
1 mi · 2 min · Lake Street
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Continue on Lake Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Lake Street
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Continue on West Lake Street
5.2 mi · 7 min · West Lake Street
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
1279 ft · 22 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
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Turn slight left onto Villa Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Villa Street
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Turn left onto East Highland Avenue
1930 ft · 50 sec · East Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto North State Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · North State Street
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Continue on South 8th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South 8th Street
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Turn left onto Willow Lane
2559 ft · 2 min · Willow Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Locust Drive
133 m · 25 sec · Locust Drive
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Turn left onto Willow Lane
1607 ft · 1 min · Willow Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Willow Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Sleepy Hollow.
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.
West Lake Street
Continue on West Lake Street
5.19 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wheaton and Mostly Sunny near Sleepy Hollow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Sleepy Hollow?
The road trip is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Bartlett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Wheaton and 11.4 miles from Sleepy Hollow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.64 one way or $7.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wheaton and Mostly Sunny near Sleepy Hollow.
Stop Ideas Near Bartlett
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 Bartlett.
Naperville
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Sleepy Hollow. Straight-line distance: 18.68 mi (30.07 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 Sleepy Hollow
Sleepy Hollow is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.0941900, -88.3025800 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sleepy Hollow (-88.30258, 42.09419)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.50 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $4.15 | $8.29 |
| Premium | $5.68 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $5.28 | $10.56 |
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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