Origin
Bridgeview, IL
Late night in Bridgeview on Tuesday
Local time
5:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridgeview, 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
42m
Distance
23.8 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridgeview, IL
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Wheaton, IL
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Trip Overview
This 23.8-mile drive from Bridgeview, IL to Wheaton, IL is a manageable 42-minute trip, perfect for a single day. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with a small portion on the Tri-State Tollway, making it a turn-heavy local drive rather than a highway cruise. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this route is very budget-friendly for a quick excursion within the Midwest. Since there are no suggested overnight stops and the duration is under an hour, you have plenty of flexibility for when you depart and can easily complete this journey in one go. It's a straightforward drive connecting two points within Illinois.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Road | 9.7 mi | 19m |
| Tri-State Tollway | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| 79th Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| La Grange Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Oketo Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Archer Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Roosevelt Road
— 9.7 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeview, IL and Wheaton, IL.
1
Start on 78th Street
118 ft
·
10 sec
·
78th Street
2
Turn left onto South Oketo Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Oketo Avenue
3
Turn right onto 79th Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
79th Street
4
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
this road
Toward IL 171 South
5
Turn straight onto IL 171
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Archer Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 294 South Toll: Indiana, La Grange Road North
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 12 West, US 20 West, US 45 North: La Grange Road
8
Merge onto US 12; US 20; US 45
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
La Grange Road
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 55 South
11
Merge onto I 55
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
12
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
2 min
Exit 277A
Toward I 294 North: Wisconsin
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 294 North: Wisconsin
14
Merge onto I 294
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 30B
Toward IL 38 West: Roosevelt Road
Use the right lane.
17
Merge onto IL 38
9.7 mi
·
19 min
·
Roosevelt Road
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
19
At end of road, turn left onto West Wesley Street
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Wesley Street
20
Arrive at destination
West Wesley Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 23.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 12 West, US 20 West, US 45 North: La Grange Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 12 West, US 20 West, US 45 North: La...
7
5.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 294 North: Wisconsin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 277A
Toward I 294 North: Wisconsin
6
12.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
13.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward IL 38 West: Roosevelt Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 30B
Toward IL 38 West: Roosevelt Road
6
23.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.72 one way
$7.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.09 | $8.17 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.58 | $9.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.34
Tri-state Tollway
(5.7 mi)
$0.34
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
5:48 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
16 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
42m 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 23.8-mile journey. With only a 5% share of highway driving, most of your time will be spent on Roosevelt Road and 79th Street. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 9.7 miles along Roosevelt Road, offering a brief period of less frequent turns. The character of the drive shifts as you transition between these main roads, requiring your attention for navigation and local traffic conditions. This isn't a high-speed interstate experience; rather, it's a more grounded, road-level exploration.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.7 mi on Roosevelt Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 23.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bridgeview, IL to Wheaton, IL, road signs begin pointing toward La Grange Road North along the way.
La Grange Road North
2.3 mi in
|
~4m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 23.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.7 miles on Roosevelt Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.34 in tolls one way, starting with Tri-state Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Wheaton, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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