Origin
Bensenville, IL
Late night in Bensenville on Tuesday
Local time
4:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bensenville, 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
28m
Distance
13.8 mi
22 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 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bensenville, IL
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Wheaton, IL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Bensenville to Wheaton, Illinois, you are planning a short, 17.7-mile trip across the Midwest. This journey typically takes about 27 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stays. You will navigate entirely via local roads, specifically utilizing West Green Street, South York Road, and Jefferson Street throughout the commute. With a fuel cost estimate of just $3, it is an incredibly budget-friendly drive. Given the short duration, you won't need to worry about complex logistics or multiple stops along the way. This route is ideal for travelers who prefer staying off major interstates and navigating through local neighborhoods instead.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Avenue | 5 mi | 9m |
| Robert Kingery Highway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| College Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Kingery Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Jefferson Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South York Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Avenue
— 5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensenville, IL and Wheaton, IL.
1
Start on this road
56 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto West Green Street
85 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Green Street
3
Turn right onto South York Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South York Road
4
Turn right onto Jefferson Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Street
5
Continue on 3rd Avenue
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
3rd Avenue
6
Turn left onto IL 83
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Kingery Highway
7
Continue on IL 83
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Robert Kingery Highway
Toward IL 83 South: Kingery Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
182 ft
·
5 sec
Toward IL 64 West: Odeum Sports and Expo Center
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right onto IL 64
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
North Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on IL 64
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Avenue
11
Turn left onto Main Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
13
Continue on College Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
College Avenue
14
Turn left onto North Washington Street
392 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Washington Street
15
Turn right onto East Wesley Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Wesley Street
16
Arrive at destination
West Wesley Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Green Street
At end of road, turn right onto West Green Street
Navigation decision point
6
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward IL 64 West: Odeum Sports and Expo Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward IL 64 West: Odeum Sports and Expo Center
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
IL 64 / North Avenue
Turn right onto IL 64 / North Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
9.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
13.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
East Wesley Street
Turn right onto East Wesley Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.16 one way
$4.31 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.66 | $5.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Late night in Wheaton on Tuesday
Local time
4:19 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
17 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m 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 that keeps you engaged behind the wheel from start to finish. Because the route consists of 0% highway driving, you will spend the entire 17.7 miles navigating through local intersections and surface streets. There is no long, uninterrupted stretch here, as the journey is defined by constant transitions between roads like South York Road and Jefferson Street. The personality of this drive is strictly utilitarian, favoring local connectivity over high-speed cruising. You should be prepared for frequent stops and turns, which makes for a very different experience than the monotonous grind of a typical interstate commute.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on North Avenue.
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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Green Street.
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 13.8 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (West Green Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles (IL 64 / North Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 13.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5 miles on North Avenue. 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: near the start (West Green Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles (IL 64 / North Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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