Origin
Bristol, IL
Late night in Bristol on Saturday
Local time
4:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bristol, IL to Wheaton, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
29 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bristol, IL
Boys in Bristol Photography
Wheaton, IL
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Trip Overview
Bristol to Wheaton is 29 miles and takes about 41 minutes via IL 56 and Naperville Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest. The route is primarily highway, making it a straightforward drive. You can expect a quick transit time, suitable for a day trip or even a quick errand.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 56 | 16.9 mi | 21m |
| Naperville Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| US 30 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Galena Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North Bridge Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Cannonball Trail | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Warrenville Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
IL 56
— 16.9 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, IL and Wheaton, IL.
1
Start on Cannonball Trail
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Cannonball Trail
2
Turn left onto Galena Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Galena Road
3
Turn right onto North Bridge Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Bridge Street
4
Continue on US 30; IL 47
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US 30; IL 47
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward IL 56 East: Chicago
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto IL 56
17 mi
·
21 min
·
IL 56
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 127
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on Freedom Drive
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Freedom Drive
9
Turn right onto Warrenville Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Warrenville Road
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto Naperville Road
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Naperville Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto IL 38
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Roosevelt Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
13
At end of road, turn left onto West Wesley Street
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Wesley Street
14
Arrive at destination
West Wesley Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 6.4 and 28.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
6.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward IL 56 East: Chicago
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward IL 56 East: Chicago
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
IL 56
Merge onto IL 56
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
23.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 127
6
24.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Warrenville Road
Turn right onto Warrenville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
28.5 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
$4.50 one way
$8.99 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.63 | $11.25 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $6.39 | $12.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Saturday
Local time
4:18 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
1 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
41m 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?
With 68% highway driving, you'll spend most of your time on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 16.9 miles on IL 56. As you approach your destination, expect the transition from highway speeds to more typical surface street conditions. The prevalence of highway driving suggests a relatively direct path with fewer complex intersections for the majority of the trip.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.9 mi on IL 56.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IL 56 and Naperville Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 29 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: at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (IL 56): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
756 ft
640 ft
Total Climb
155 ft
Total Descent
41 ft
Highest Point
756 ft
~26.9 mi in
Elevation Range
116 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Bristol, IL
Full guide →Arriving in Wheaton, IL
Full guide →Founded 1831
Wheaton is a suburban city of 53,000 people (2019) in Chicagoland.
Top landmarks
- • Old DuPage County Courthouse — former courthouse in Wheaton, Illinois
- • Trinity Episcopal Church — church building in Wheaton, United States of America
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 29 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.9 miles on IL 56. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (IL 56): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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