How far is Wildrose, IL from Montgomery, IL?
The driving distance from Wildrose, IL to Montgomery, IL is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wildrose and Montgomery.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wildrose and Montgomery.
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Start on Ferson Creek Road
126 m · 20 sec · Ferson Creek Road
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Turn right onto Oakridge Lane
936 ft · 45 sec · Oakridge Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Thornapple Road
1097 ft · 50 sec · Thornapple Road
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Turn right onto Red Haw Lane
1220 ft · 1 min · Red Haw Lane
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Turn left onto North Randall Road
1497 ft · 28 sec · North Randall Road
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Keep slight left to continue on North Randall Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Randall Road
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Continue on Randall Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Randall Road
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Continue on North Randall Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · North Randall Road
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Turn right onto Orchard Road
6 mi · 10 min · Orchard Road
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Turn left onto Jericho Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Jericho Road
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Turn sharp right onto West Lake Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · West Lake Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Lake Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wildrose and Montgomery.
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.
Orchard Road
Turn right onto Orchard Road
6.02 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Cloudy leaving Wildrose and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Montgomery.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wildrose to Montgomery?
The road trip is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Wildrose and 7 miles from Montgomery.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.44 one way or $4.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Wildrose and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Montgomery.
Stop Ideas Near North Aurora
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 North Aurora.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wildrose and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 13.63 mi (21.93 km).
#1 Wildrose
Wildrose is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9275300, -88.3323000 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montgomery
Village in Kane and Kendall counties, Illinois, USA
| Population | 20,181 |
| Coordinates | 41.7305800, -88.3459000 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-88.345844, 41.73055)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $4.52 | $2.44 | $4.88 |
| Mid-grade | $5.15 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
| Premium | $5.71 | $3.08 | $6.16 |
| Diesel | $6.53 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
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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