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
18
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
10
Under 2 hours
10 total in this range
Ladd, IL
1h 50m86.5 mi one way
This 1.8-hour drive to Ladd, IL, offers a mostly highway route with a solid drive score of 8. It's a straightforward trip and includes access to Pullman National Historical Park. If you want a longer drive than Yorkville but shorter than Grandview, this fits.
Yorkville, IL
46m31.8 mi one way
For a short, 0.8-hour drive, Yorkville, IL, is a good choice. It uses mostly surface roads and has a drive score of 7. Like many options from Wheaton, it provides access to Pullman National Historical Park, making it an easy park-focused day trip.
Hinsdale, IL
28m13.3 mi one way
This is your shortest option at just 0.5 hours and 13.3 miles. Hinsdale, IL, is a quick drive on surface roads with a drive score of 6. It's close enough for a very brief outing, and Pullman National Historical Park is nearby.
Western Springs, IL
30m14.9 mi one way
Justice, IL
42m27.5 mi one way
Full-day getaway
Grandview, IL
3h 35m182.4 mi one way
This 3.6-hour, 182.4-mile drive to Grandview, IL, is highway-focused with a drive score of 8. It's a longer trip that gets you closer to Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument, in addition to Pullman National Historical Park.
Canton, IL
3h 38m179.8 mi one way
Canton, IL, is a 3.6-hour, 179.8-mile drive, primarily on highways. This route has a drive score of 8 and features mostly flat terrain. It doesn't list any nearby parks.
Bloomington, IL
2h 31m118.5 mi one way
Bloomington, IL, is a 2.5-hour drive covering 118.5 miles, mainly on highways. It has a strong drive score of 8 but no listed nearby parks.
Weekend trip
Taylorville, IL
4h197.8 mi one way
This is a long haul at 4 hours and 197.8 miles to Taylorville, IL. It's a 'mostly highway' route with a high drive score of 9. You'll have access to both Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument and Pullman National Historical Park.
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.
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.
Edwardsville, IL
5h260.9 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Taylorville, IL
4h197.8 mi one way
Chrisman, IL
4h 1m202.6 mi one way
Glen Carbon, IL
5h 5m265.2 mi one way
Campton, IL
6h 31m327.2 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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