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Trip from Lisle, IL to Wheaton, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

14m

Distance

7.1 mi

11 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 13m ★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m ★

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 DuPage County, Illinois, United States

Lisle, IL

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

Wheaton, IL

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Trip Overview

Lisle, IL to Wheaton, IL is 7.1 miles and takes about 14m via Naperville Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically in Illinois. It's a straightforward drive primarily on surface roads, making it ideal for a quick errand or connection between these two suburban communities. You won't need to worry about extensive travel time or complex navigation for this brief hop.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Naperville Road 3.6 mi 6m
Warrenville Road 1.3 mi 2m
East Ogden Avenue 0.9 mi 1m
Yackley Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
South Main Street 0.5 mi 1m
East Roosevelt Road 0.2 mi <1m
West Wesley Street <0.1 mi <1m
Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Naperville Road — 3.6 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lisle, IL and Wheaton, IL.

1

Start on Main Street

43 ft · 9 sec · Main Street
2

Turn left onto US 34

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Ogden Avenue
3

Turn right onto Yackley Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Yackley Avenue
4

At end of road, turn left onto Warrenville Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Warrenville Road
Use the left lane.
5

Turn right onto Naperville Road

3.6 mi · 6 min · Naperville Road
Use the right lane.
6

Turn left onto IL 38

0.2 mi · 26 sec · East Roosevelt Road
Use the left lane.
7

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
8

At end of road, turn left onto West Wesley Street

102 ft · 2 sec · West Wesley Street
9

Arrive at destination

West Wesley Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 7.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | Warrenville Road

At end of road, turn left onto Warrenville Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
2.8 mi into trip | ~5m in | Naperville Road

Turn right onto Naperville Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
6.4 mi into trip | ~12m in | IL 38 / East Roosevelt Road

Turn left onto IL 38 / East Roosevelt Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
6.6 mi into trip | ~12m in | South Main Street

Turn right onto South Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
7.1 mi into trip | ~14m in | West Wesley Street

At end of road, turn left onto West Wesley Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.10 one way

$2.20 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $1.21 $2.41
premium $4.93 $1.38 $2.76
diesel $5.60 $1.57 $3.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.1 0 $0.75 $0.34
Efficient EV 1.8 0 $0.62 $0.28
EV Truck/SUV 2.8 0 $0.99 $0.45

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% 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 Sep 1, 2026

Origin

Lisle, IL

Morning in Lisle on Friday

Local time

11:32 AM

CDT

Current temp

93°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 5 to 10 mph 19% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 9:06AM CDT until September 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 9:06AM CDT until September 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Destination

Wheaton, IL

Morning in Wheaton on Friday

Local time

11:32 AM

CDT

Current temp

93°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 5 to 10 mph 20% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 9:06AM CDT until September 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 9:06AM CDT until September 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

14m 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 entirely on surface roads, meaning you won't encounter any highway cruising. The longest continuous stretch you'll navigate is 3.6 miles on Naperville Road. Expect frequent intersections and traffic signals typical of routes connecting suburban areas. The primary roads you'll utilize include Naperville Road, Warrenville Road, and East Ogden Avenue.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.6 mi on Naperville Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near Warrenville Road.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (Warrenville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (Naperville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (IL 38 / East Roosevelt Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

763 ft 672 ft

Total Climb

138 ft

Total Descent

59 ft

Highest Point

763 ft

~3.8 mi in

Elevation Range

91 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Lisle, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1832

Lisle is a village in DuPage County, Illinois, with a 2010 population of 22,000.

Top landmarks

  • • Morton Arboretum — arboretum in Lisle, Illinois, U.S.A.

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 14m. Total distance: 7.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 3.6 miles on Naperville Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 1.5 miles (Warrenville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (Naperville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (IL 38 / East Roosevelt 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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