How far is Willowbrook, IL from Wheaton, IL?
The driving distance from Willowbrook, IL to Wheaton, IL is about 57.2 miles (92 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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 09m.
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 Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Willowbrook and Wheaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willowbrook and Wheaton.
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Start on Longwood Drive
100 m · 19 sec · Longwood Drive
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Turn left onto Buried Oak Drive
1415 ft · 1 min · Buried Oak Drive
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Turn left onto Challas Drive
1665 ft · 1 min · Challas Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South State Line Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · South State Line Road
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Turn right onto East Exchange Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · East Exchange Street
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Turn right onto Calumet Expressway
8.9 mi · 12 min · Calumet Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80, I 294 North, I 94 East: Iowa, Wisconsin, Indiana
1385 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West, I 294 North: Iowa, Wisconsin
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.3 km · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
24.3 mi · 30 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.4 km · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 38 West: Roosevelt Road
1521 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Roosevelt Road
9.7 mi · 19 min · Roosevelt Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2720 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Wesley Street
31 m · 3 sec · West Wesley Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Wesley Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Willowbrook and Wheaton.
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
Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
24.3 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Willowbrook and Mostly Sunny near Wheaton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Willowbrook to Wheaton?
The road trip is about 57.2 miles (92 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Alsip is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Willowbrook and 29.3 miles from Wheaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.08 one way or $18.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Willowbrook and Mostly Sunny near Wheaton.
Stop Ideas Near Alsip
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 Alsip.
Homewood
Summit
Hammond–Whiting station
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Willowbrook and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 40.79 mi (65.64 km).
#1 Willowbrook
Town in Will County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 2,076 |
| Coordinates | 41.4578100, -87.5364300 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wheaton
The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.
| Population | 52,451 |
| Coordinates | 41.8661400, -88.1070100 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Wesley Street (-88.10701, 41.866123)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $4.50 | $9.08 | $18.16 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $10.34 | $20.68 |
| Premium | $5.68 | $11.47 | $22.94 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $13.17 | $26.34 |
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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