How far is Wheaton, IL from South Beloit, IL?

The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to South Beloit, IL is about 79.5 miles (128 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.52 mi
01h 41m
Flight
64.36 mi
103.58 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.36 mi
Kilometers
103.58 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.52 mi
Kilometers
127.97 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Beloit
Thu, Oct 15, 3:03 PM CDT
Return by in Wheaton
Thu, Oct 15, 4:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wheaton
2026-10-15T13:21
Arrive South Beloit
Thu, Oct 15, 3:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wheaton
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Riley
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Wheaton
39.7 mi
00h 50m
To South Beloit
39.8 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
60°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and South Beloit.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and South Beloit.

  1. 1

    Start on West Wesley Street

    1224 ft · 36 sec · West Wesley Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North West Street

    2647 ft · 1 min · North West Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Harrison Avenue

    918 ft · 25 sec · West Harrison Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on North Gary Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Gary Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on North Gary Avenue

    4.7 mi · 11 min · North Gary Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Lake Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Lake Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Lake Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lake Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West Lake Street

    3.4 mi · 4 min · West Lake Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 59: Barrington, West Chicago

    823 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Sutton Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Sutton Road

  11. 11

    Continue on New Sutton Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · New Sutton Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right toward I 90 West Toll: Rockford

    1921 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    59.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 north, IL 75: South Beloit

    2172 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Gardner Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Gardner Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gardner Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and South Beloit.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
59.1 mi · 74%
North Gary Avenue
6.96 mi · 9%
West Lake Street
3.37 mi · 4%
New Sutton Road
2.59 mi · 3%
Gardner Street
2.32 mi · 3%
Lake Street
1.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

59.1 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
64.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riley
00h 50m from Wheaton
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Wheaton and Rain Showers near South Beloit.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to South Beloit?

The road trip is about 79.5 miles (128 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Riley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.7 miles from Wheaton and 39.8 miles from South Beloit.

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

The direct path is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.11 one way or $26.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Wheaton and Rain Showers near South Beloit.

Stop Ideas Near Riley

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Riley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Rockford, Illinois

30 mi away
7559 Walton St.
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

44 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
RAIL

Plano

59 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Naperville

61 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and South Beloit. Straight-line distance: 64.36 mi (103.58 km).

Wheaton

#1 Wheaton

The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population52,451
Coordinates41.8661400, -88.1070100
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
South Beloit

#2 South Beloit

City in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States

Population7,540
Coordinates42.4930700, -89.0367800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Wheaton (-88.10701, 41.86614)
End: South Beloit (-89.03678, 42.49307)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.62 L · about $13.11
Round trip
$26.22
5.62 gal · 21.24 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $13.11 $26.22
Mid-grade $5.29 $14.87 $29.74
Premium $5.84 $16.40 $32.80
Diesel $6.57 $18.46 $36.93

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Wheaton and South Beloit. The current time is 13:21:51.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.