Origin
Lockport, IL
Late night in Lockport on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lockport, 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
38m
Distance
26.6 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lockport, IL
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Wheaton, IL
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Trip Overview
This 26.6-mile drive from Lockport, IL to Wheaton, IL is a quick trip, taking about 38 minutes to complete. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day adventure, so no overnight stays are needed. You'll primarily navigate using Veterans Memorial Tollway and East Roosevelt Road. With a modest fuel cost of around $4, this route offers an economical journey within the Midwest. The overall feel is that of a typical local drive, making it easy to manage.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 18.9 mi | 22m |
| East Roosevelt Road | 3.4 mi | 7m |
| West 9th Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| West 159th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Wesley Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Tollway
— 18.9 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockport, IL and Wheaton, IL.
1
Start on IL 7
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West 9th Street
2
Continue on IL 7
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 159th Street
3
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 355 North: West Suburbs
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 355
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 24
Toward IL 38: Roosevelt Road
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
389 ft
·
11 sec
Toward IL 38: Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto IL 38
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
East Roosevelt Road
8
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
9
At end of road, turn left onto West Wesley Street
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Wesley Street
10
Arrive at destination
West Wesley Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 26 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Turn left toward I 355 North: West Suburbs
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 355 North: West Suburbs
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge onto I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
22.2 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
22.6 mi into trip
|
~29m 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...
6
26 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.16 one way
$8.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.57 | $9.13 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.32
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(18.9 mi)
$1.32
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Late night in Wheaton on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 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
3 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
38m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 26.6-mile trip. While there's no highway driving (0% highway share), you'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 18.9 miles on the Veterans Memorial Tollway. The route involves navigating through local streets like West 9th Street and East Roosevelt Road, which means you'll be making frequent turns. This kind of drive offers a good feel for the local landscape as you transition between towns.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.9 mi on Veterans Memorial Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 26.6 miles you will encounter 6 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 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Lockport, IL to Wheaton, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Glen Ellyn along the way.
Glen Ellyn
22.6 mi in
|
~29m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 26.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.9 miles on Veterans Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.32 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.
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 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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