Origin
Bartlett, IL
Morning in Bartlett on Tuesday
Local time
7:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bartlett, IL to Wheaton, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
12.8 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bartlett, IL
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Wheaton, IL
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Trip Overview
This short 12.8-mile drive from Bartlett, IL to Wheaton, IL takes about 25 minutes and is ideal for a single day trip. You'll be navigating local roads for the entire journey, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $2, making it an economical option. This route offers a straightforward local experience within the Midwest region. It's a simple, direct journey perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Farm Road | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| South Gary Avenue | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| North Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Lake Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West North Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| North West Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Front Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Harrison Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Farm Road
— 5.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bartlett, IL and Wheaton, IL.
1
Start on North Oak Avenue
46 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Oak Avenue
2
Turn left onto West North Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West North Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 20
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lake Street
4
Turn right onto County Farm Road
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
County Farm Road
5
Turn left onto IL 64
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Avenue
6
Turn right onto South Gary Avenue
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South Gary Avenue
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto West Harrison Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Harrison Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto North West Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North West Street
9
Turn left onto West Front Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
West Front Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto North Main Street
468 ft
·
20 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Turn left onto West Wesley Street
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Wesley Street
12
Arrive at destination
West Wesley Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 9.4 and 12.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
9.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
South Gary Avenue
Turn right onto South Gary Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
11.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
West Harrison Avenue
Turn left onto West Harrison Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
12.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
West Front Street
Turn left onto West Front Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
12.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
12.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
West Wesley Street
Turn left onto West Wesley Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.00 one way
$4.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.20 | $4.39 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.46 | $4.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Wheaton, IL
Morning in Wheaton on Tuesday
Local time
7:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
25m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this entire 12.8-mile stretch. With 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets the whole way. The longest uninterrupted segment you’ll encounter is 5.7 miles on County Farm Road, offering a brief period of consistent travel before you'll likely need to make further turns. This route is characterized by its frequent intersections and moderate pace, giving you a real feel for the local Illinois landscape as you navigate.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on County Farm Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 9.4 miles in near South Gary Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.4 miles (South Gary Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles (West Harrison Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles (West Front Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 12.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.7 miles on County Farm Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.4 miles (South Gary Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles (West Harrison Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles (West Front Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wheaton, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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