Origin
Burr Ridge, IL
Morning in Burr Ridge on Tuesday
Local time
8:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burr Ridge, 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
34m
Distance
18.4 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burr Ridge, IL
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Wheaton, IL
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Trip Overview
Burr Ridge to Wheaton is 18.4 miles and takes about 34 minutes via Kingery Highway and East Roosevelt Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Illinois, making it a convenient local excursion. It's a straightforward drive primarily on surface roads, ideal for a quick errand or a short hop between communities. You won't encounter any significant travel time, so it's an easy choice for a same-day trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kingery Highway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| East Roosevelt Road | 3.4 mi | 7m |
| 31st Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Plainfield Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South County Line Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Oak Brook Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Butterfield Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Kingery Highway
— 4.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burr Ridge, IL and Wheaton, IL.
1
Start on 77th Street
0.1 mi
·
40 sec
·
77th Street
2
Turn left onto South County Line Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South County Line Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto Plainfield Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Plainfield Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto IL 83
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Kingery Highway
Use the right lane.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward Oak Brook Road, 31st Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
161 ft
·
5 sec
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto 31st Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
31st Street
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on Oak Brook Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Brook Road
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on 31st Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
31st Street
10
Turn right onto Highland Avenue
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Highland Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Turn slight left
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
Toward IL 56 West
Use the left lane.
12
Turn straight onto IL 56
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Butterfield Road
Use the left lane.
13
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto I 355
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 24
Toward IL 38: Roosevelt Road
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
389 ft
·
11 sec
Toward IL 38: Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto IL 38
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
East Roosevelt Road
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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 14.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South County Line Road
Turn left onto South County Line Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Plainfield Road
Turn left onto Plainfield Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward Oak Brook Road, 31st Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Oak Brook Road, 31st Street
7
14 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward IL 38: Roosevelt Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 24
Toward IL 38: Roosevelt Road
8
14.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward IL 38: Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward IL 38: Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn, Wheat...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.88 one way
$5.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.54 | $7.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.07
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(0.9 mi)
$0.07
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
8:19 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
34m 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?
This drive is entirely on surface roads, with zero highway travel. You'll navigate through local streets for the entire 18.4 miles. The longest continuous stretch without a turn is 4.7 miles on Kingery Highway. Expect to encounter regular intersections and traffic signals as you traverse these local roads.
Only 0% 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: 4.7 mi on Kingery Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 0.1 miles in near South County Line Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 18.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South County Line Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (Plainfield Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Burr Ridge, IL to Wheaton, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Glen Ellyn along the way.
Glen Ellyn
14.4 mi in
|
~24m
About the Cities
Starting in Burr Ridge, IL
Full guide →Founded 1956
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 34m. Total distance: 18.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m 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 4.7 miles on Kingery Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.07 in tolls one way, starting with Veterans Memorial 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 0.1 miles (South County Line Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (Plainfield Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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