How far is Wheaton, IL from Wadsworth, IL?
The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Wadsworth, IL is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Wadsworth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Wadsworth.
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Start on West Wesley Street
102 m · 12 sec · West Wesley Street
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Turn right onto North Hale Street
124 m · 20 sec · North Hale Street
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Turn right onto West Seminary Avenue
1919 ft · 1 min · West Seminary Avenue
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Continue on College Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · College Avenue
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto North Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Avenue
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Turn left onto I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs
2199 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
4 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 53, IL 68: Dundee Road
1797 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto West Dundee Road
1.5 km · 2 min · West Dundee Road
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Turn left onto North Arlington Heights Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Arlington Heights Road
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Turn left onto McHenry Road
1428 ft · 31 sec · McHenry Road
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Continue on State Highway 83
2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 83
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Continue on Mundelein Road
2773 ft · 47 sec · Mundelein Road
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Continue on IL RT 83
1.1 km · 1 min · IL RT 83
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Continue on IL Rt 83
1890 ft · 32 sec · IL Rt 83
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Continue on Mundelein Road
1854 ft · 33 sec · Mundelein Road
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Continue on South Lake Street
1188 ft · 20 sec · South Lake Street
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Turn straight
71 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Townline Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Townline Road
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Turn left onto South Butterfield Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · South Butterfield Road
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Turn right onto West Park Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · West Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Brainerd Avenue
1999 ft · 57 sec · Brainerd Avenue
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Turn right onto West Cook Avenue
569 ft · 22 sec · West Cook Avenue
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Turn left onto North Milwaukee Avenue
5.6 mi · 9 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Continue on North Milwaukee Avenue
1 km · 1 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Continue on North Riverside Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Riverside Drive
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Continue on North Skokie Highway
2.9 mi · 3 min · North Skokie Highway
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Turn right onto West Wadsworth Road
1.1 km · 1 min · West Wadsworth Road
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Turn right onto North Chicago Avenue
18 m · 3 sec · North Chicago Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Chicago Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Wadsworth.
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.
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Keep slight left
6.86 mi · 00h 09m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Wadsworth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Wadsworth?
The road trip is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Buffalo Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Wheaton and 23.5 miles from Wadsworth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40 miles (64.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 3:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.74 one way or $15.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Wheaton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wadsworth.
Stop Ideas Near Buffalo Grove
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 Buffalo Grove.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Wadsworth. Straight-line distance: 39.98 mi (64.34 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 Wadsworth
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 3,631 |
| Coordinates | 42.4286300, -87.9239700 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wadsworth (-87.92397, 42.42863)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $7.74 | $15.49 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $8.78 | $17.57 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $9.69 | $19.38 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $10.91 | $21.82 |
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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