Road Trips from Wheaton, IL
You're in Wheaton, IL, and looking for a drive. You've got options ranging from quick hops on surface roads to longer highway treks. There are several parks accessible within a few hours, including Pullman National Historical Park. For a longer haul, you could head south towards the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument. This list offers a good mix if you're aiming for a day trip or just want to get out of town for a few hours.
Total Routes
12
Shortest
4h
With Parks Nearby
12
Weekend trip
12 total in this range
Chrisman, IL
4h 1m202.6 mi one way
Chrisman, IL, is a 4-hour drive at 202.6 miles, using a 'highway-focused drive' profile and earning a drive score of 9. Pullman National Historical Park is nearby.
York, IL
5h 18m249.6 mi one way
Quincy, IL
5h 39m289.7 mi one way
Glen Carbon, IL
5h 5m265.2 mi one way
At 5.1 hours and 265.2 miles, Glen Carbon, IL, is your longest option. It's a 'mostly highway' drive with a drive score of 8 and mostly flat terrain. Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument and Pullman National Historical Park are accessible.
Campton, IL
6h 31m327.2 mi one way
Campton, IL, is the furthest destination at 6.5 hours and 327.2 miles. This 'mostly highway' route has a drive score of 8 and includes access to Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument and Pullman National Historical Park.
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Chrisman, IL
4h 1m202.6 mi one way
York, IL
5h 18m249.6 mi one way
Quincy, IL
5h 39m289.7 mi one way
Glen Carbon, IL
5h 5m265.2 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers opportunities to visit nearby parks like Pullman National Historical Park on your drives.
Summer
Longer highway drives to destinations like Glen Carbon or Campton are feasible in the summer.
Fall
Consider the longer highway routes as fall foliage might be visible.
Winter
Shorter, surface road drives to Hinsdale or Villa Park are practical during winter months.
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