How far is Wheeling, IL from Hinckley, IL?
The driving distance from Wheeling, IL to Hinckley, IL is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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 25m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheeling and Hinckley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheeling and Hinckley.
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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 left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
9.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 56, I 88 Toll: Chicago, Aurora, Butterfield Road
1716 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 88 Toll: Chicago, Aurora
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 88 East, I 88 West: Aurora, Chicago
1096 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 88 West: Aurora
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
18.8 mi · 23 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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Continue straight
10.4 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto South Sycamore Street
13 m · 2 sec · South Sycamore Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Sycamore Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheeling and Hinckley.
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.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
18.8 mi · 00h 23m
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 Wheeling and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hinckley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheeling to Hinckley?
The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Lisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.5 miles from Wheeling and 30.6 miles from Hinckley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 3:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.08 one way or $20.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Wheeling and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hinckley.
Stop Ideas Near Lisle
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 Lisle.
Naperville
La Grange Road
Summit
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheeling and Hinckley. Straight-line distance: 44.64 mi (71.84 km).
#1 Wheeling
City in West Virginia
| Population | 38,958 |
| Coordinates | 42.1391900, -87.9289600 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hinckley
Illinois
| Population | 2,042 |
| Coordinates | 41.7689200, -88.6409100 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hinckley (-88.64091, 41.76892)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $10.08 | $20.15 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $11.43 | $22.86 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $12.61 | $25.22 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $14.19 | $28.39 |
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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