How far is Wheeling, IL from Blackhawk, IL?
The driving distance from Wheeling, IL to Blackhawk, IL is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The second most populous city in Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheeling and Blackhawk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheeling and Blackhawk.
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Start on Railroad Avenue
10 m · 6 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto West Dundee Road
51 m · 32 sec · West Dundee Road
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Continue on West Dundee Road
2228 ft · 1 min · West Dundee Road
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Turn left onto South Elmhurst Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Elmhurst Road
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Continue on North Elmhurst Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North Elmhurst Road
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Turn right onto West Frontage Road
2627 ft · 1 min · West Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Schoenbeck Road
8 m · 3 sec · Schoenbeck Road
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Turn right onto Palatine Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Palatine Road
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 53 South
1330 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 Toll: Rockford, Chicago
1785 ft · 28 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 62: Algonquin Road
1810 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto West Algonquin Road
1.3 km · 1 min · West Algonquin Road
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Turn left onto North Meacham Road
3070 ft · 1 min · North Meacham Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford
2686 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
49.1 mi · 53 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-39 South, US 51 South: Bloomington
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
2475 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
29.6 mi · 34 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 BUS: Freeport
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight right onto South Galena Avenue
7.3 mi · 13 min · South Galena Avenue
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Turn left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
14.5 mi · 20 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on East North Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · East North Avenue
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
6.4 mi · 9 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Woodbine Street
2853 ft · 1 min · East Woodbine Street
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
4.6 mi · 7 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
2099 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn straight onto Diagonal Street
639 ft · 21 sec · Diagonal Street
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Continue on West Madison Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Madison Street
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Washington Street
4.9 mi · 7 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Street
1930 ft · 55 sec · Jefferson Street
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Continue on Jefferson Street
6.2 mi · 9 min · Jefferson Street
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Turn sharp right onto Army Depot Road
2563 ft · 1 min · Army Depot Road
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Turn left onto Blackhawk Trail
102 m · 15 sec · Blackhawk Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Blackhawk Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheeling and Blackhawk.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
49.1 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wheeling and Mostly Sunny near Blackhawk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheeling to Blackhawk?
The road trip is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?
Rockford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Wheeling and 74.1 miles from Blackhawk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 10:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.68 one way or $39.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wheeling and Mostly Sunny near Blackhawk.
Stop Ideas Near Rockford
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 Rockford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheeling and Blackhawk. Straight-line distance: 117.58 mi (189.23 km).
#1 Wheeling
City in West Virginia
| Population | 38,958 |
| Coordinates | 42.1391900, -87.9289600 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blackhawk
Unincorporated community in Illinois
| Population | 9,587 |
| Coordinates | 42.1875200, -90.2240200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blackhawk (-90.22402, 42.18752)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $3.77 | $19.68 | $39.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.20 | $44.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.29 | $48.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.69 | $55.37 |
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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