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Trip from La Grange, IL to Wheaton, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

32m

Distance

16.7 mi

27 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 30m ★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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village in Cook County, Illinois, United States of America

La Grange, IL

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city and county seat of DuPage County, Illinois, United States

Wheaton, IL

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Trip Overview

La Grange to Wheaton is 16.7 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Roosevelt Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Illinois, connecting two Midwest communities. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on surface roads, making it ideal for a quick errand or a simple connection between towns. If you're looking for an easy, low-commitment trip with minimal time commitment, this route fits the bill.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Roosevelt Road 9.7 mi 19m
Tri-State Tollway 2.8 mi 3m
West Ogden Avenue 1.6 mi 3m
South Brainard Avenue 1 mi 2m
South Main Street 0.5 mi 1m
West 47th Street 0.5 mi 1m
West Wesley Street <0.1 mi <1m
South La Grange 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 La Grange, IL and Wheaton, IL.

1

Start on US 12; US 20; US 45

21 ft · 8 sec · South La Grange Road
2

Turn left onto West 47th Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · West 47th Street
Use the left lane.
3

Turn right onto South Brainard Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Brainard Avenue
4

Turn left onto US 34

1.6 mi · 3 min · West Ogden Avenue
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 294 North: Wisconsin
6

Merge onto I 294

1.9 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

0.9 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 30B Toward IL 38 West: Roosevelt Road Use the right lane.
9

Merge onto IL 38

9.7 mi · 19 min · Roosevelt Road
Use the right lane.
10

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
11

At end of road, turn left onto West Wesley Street

102 ft · 2 sec · West Wesley Street
12

Arrive at destination

West Wesley Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West 47th Street

Turn left onto West 47th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
3.4 mi into trip | ~8m in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Merge onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
5.3 mi into trip | ~10m 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
6.2 mi into trip | ~11m 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
16.2 mi into trip | ~31m in | South Main Street

Turn right onto South Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.55 one way

$5.10 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.27 $2.81 $5.61
premium $4.81 $3.16 $6.32
diesel $5.40 $3.55 $7.10

Estimated Tolls: $0.16

Tri-state Tollway (2.8 mi) $0.16

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: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5 0 $1.75 $0.80
Efficient EV 4.2 0 $1.46 $0.67
EV Truck/SUV 6.7 0 $2.34 $1.07

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.

Forecast as of Apr 25, 2026

Origin

La Grange, IL

Late night in La Grange on Sunday

Local time

2:37 AM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Sunny

NNE 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Destination

Wheaton, IL

Late night in Wheaton on Sunday

Local time

2:37 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Sunny

NE 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

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

6 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

32m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 almost entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway driving. You'll encounter your longest stretch of continuous driving on Roosevelt Road, covering 9.7 miles. Expect to navigate through areas with frequent intersections and local traffic as you transition from one suburban area to the next. The drive is primarily urban and suburban cruising.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 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?

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 early in the drive near West 47th Street.

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 10 decision points packed into just 16.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 47th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in La Grange, IL

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La Grange is a village in Chicagoland.

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 32m. Total distance: 16.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

32m 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 $0.16 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.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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: near the start (West 47th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 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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