How far is Wheeling, IL from Homer Glen, IL?
The driving distance from Wheeling, IL to Homer Glen, IL is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
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.
Village in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheeling and Homer Glen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheeling and Homer Glen.
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Start on Railroad Avenue
10 m · 6 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto West Dundee Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Dundee Road
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Turn right onto South Milwaukee Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Milwaukee Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward Illinois Tollway
1995 ft · 57 sec
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Continue on Willow Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Willow Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 294 Toll South: Indiana
2711 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
18.2 mi · 23 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
2295 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 83 North, IL 83 South: Kingery Road
802 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 83 South: Kingery Road
1179 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 83 South: Kingery Road South
1585 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kingery Highway
61 m · 3 sec · Kingery Highway
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Continue on Kingery Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Kingery Highway
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Continue on IL 83
1.6 km · 2 min · IL 83
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Continue on Archer Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Archer Avenue
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Turn left onto Bell Road
5.9 mi · 11 min · Bell Road
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Turn right onto West 159th Street
2197 ft · 44 sec · West 159th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 159th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheeling and Homer Glen.
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.
Tri-State Tollway
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
18.2 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 Homer Glen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheeling to Homer Glen?
The road trip is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Wheeling and 21.7 miles from Homer Glen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.14 one way or $14.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Wheeling and Showers And Thunderstorms near Homer Glen.
Stop Ideas Near Hillside
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 Hillside.
La Grange Road
Summit
Chicago Union Station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheeling and Homer Glen. Straight-line distance: 37.26 mi (59.96 km).
#1 Wheeling
City in West Virginia
| Population | 38,958 |
| Coordinates | 42.1391900, -87.9289600 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Homer Glen
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 24,281 |
| Coordinates | 41.6000300, -87.9381100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: Homer Glen (-87.93811, 41.60003)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $7.14 | $14.27 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $8.10 | $16.19 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $8.93 | $17.86 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $10.05 | $20.11 |
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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