How far is Wheeling, IL from Taylorville, IL?
The driving distance from Wheeling, IL to Taylorville, IL is about 224.1 miles (360.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.7 miles (310.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 52m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.
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.
Township in Livingston County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheeling and Taylorville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheeling and Taylorville.
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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
20.1 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis
1453 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South
1965 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
706 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
111.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 South, US 51 Business North: Decatur, Bloomington
1616 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on North 1450 East Road
14.7 mi · 18 min · North 1450 East Road
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Continue on North Walnut Street
22.8 mi · 29 min · North Walnut Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 72 West: Springfield, Pana
2502 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 36 East, US 51 South: Decatur, Pana
2607 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 51 South: Pana
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
2218 ft · 54 sec
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Merge left
22.2 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto Water Street
845 ft · 11 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto East Park Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Park Street
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Turn left onto North Walnut Street
1418 ft · 1 min · North Walnut Street
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Turn right onto East Market Street
108 m · 18 sec · East Market Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
63 m · 9 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheeling and Taylorville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
112 mi · 02h 03m
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.
Sunny leaving Wheeling and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Taylorville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheeling to Taylorville?
The road trip is about 224.1 miles (360.7 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?
Rooks Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.1 miles from Wheeling and 112 miles from Taylorville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.7 miles (310.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 8:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.83 one way or $59.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wheeling and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Taylorville.
Stop Ideas Near Rooks Creek
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 Rooks Creek.
Pontiac station
Dwight station
Uptown Station
Gilman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheeling and Taylorville. Straight-line distance: 192.67 mi (310.07 km).
#1 Wheeling
City in West Virginia
| Population | 38,958 |
| Coordinates | 42.1391900, -87.9289600 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Taylorville
City in Christian County, Illinois
| Population | 10,280 |
| Coordinates | 39.5489400, -89.2945300 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Taylorville (-89.29453, 39.54894)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 361 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $29.83 | $59.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.64 | $67.28 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.81 | $73.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.95 | $83.91 |
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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