Origin
Glenview, IL
Morning in Glenview on Tuesday
Local time
7:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glenview, 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
51m
Distance
29.9 mi
48 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glenview, IL
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Wheaton, IL
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Trip Overview
Glenview, IL to Wheaton, IL is 29.9 miles and takes about 51 minutes via Golf Road, I 355, and I 290, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, same-day trip primarily within the Midwest region, specifically Illinois. Expect a typical suburban driving experience with a mix of local streets and interstate travel. Given the relatively short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a brief transfer between towns without requiring extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Golf Road | 7.6 mi | 13m |
| I 355 | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| I 290 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| West Golf Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| North Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| College Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Waukegan Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Golf Road
— 7.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glenview, IL and Wheaton, IL.
1
Start on Glenayre Drive
282 ft
·
19 sec
·
Glenayre Drive
2
At end of road, turn sharp left onto Glenayre Drive
340 ft
·
18 sec
·
Glenayre Drive
3
Turn left onto Glenview Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Glenview Road
4
Turn left onto IL 43
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Waukegan Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto IL 58
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Golf Road
Use the right lane.
6
Enter roundabout onto IL 58
208 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Wolf Road
7
Continue on IL 58
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Wolf Road
8
Continue on IL 58
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Golf Road
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on IL 58
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
West Golf Road
10
Continue on IL 58
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Golf Road
11
Continue on IL 58
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
West Golf Road
12
Continue on IL 58
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Golf Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto West Frontage Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Frontage Road
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on Frontage Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Frontage Road
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago
16
Merge onto I 290; IL 53
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 290; IL 53
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 355
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
I 355
Exit 7
Toward I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
Use the slight left lane.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 27
Toward IL 64: North Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn right onto IL 64
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Avenue
20
Turn left onto Main Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
22
Continue on College Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
College Avenue
23
Turn left onto North Washington Street
392 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Washington Street
24
Turn right onto East Wesley Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Wesley Street
25
Arrive at destination
West Wesley Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 24.2 — 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
|
Glenayre Drive
At end of road, turn sharp left onto Glenayre Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
IL 58 / Golf Road
Turn right onto IL 58 / Golf Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
14.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
West Frontage Road
Turn left onto West Frontage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
19.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
I 355
Keep slight left at fork onto I 355 toward I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 7
Toward I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
7
24.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward IL 64: North Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 27
Toward IL 64: North Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.67 one way
$9.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.75 | $11.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.91 |
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
Morning in Wheaton on Tuesday
Local time
7:09 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
2 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
51m 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 characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive' with 29% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a variety of road types, starting on local roads and incorporating stretches of I-355 and I-290. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 7.6 miles on Golf Road, indicating a significant portion of the drive involves navigating through more urbanized areas with frequent intersections. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that shifts between faster highway speeds and more deliberate local street navigation.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.6 mi on Golf Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 Glenayre Drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 29.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Glenayre Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2 miles (IL 58 / Golf Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles (West Frontage Road): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Glenview, IL
Full guide →Founded 1899
Glenview is a town of some 45,000 people in suburban Cook County, Illinois, part of the Chicagoland area. Once home to the Glenview Naval Air Station, the 1,121-acre facility was turned over to the local government and was redeveloped as The Glen, one of Glenview's prime residential and commercial areas.
Top landmarks
- • Kohl Children's Museum — children's museum in Illinois, United States
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 51m. Total distance: 29.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m 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 7.6 miles on Golf Road. 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 0.1 miles (Glenayre Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2 miles (IL 58 / Golf Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles (West Frontage Road): 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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