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Trip from Lombard, 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 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

16m

Distance

7 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 15m ★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m ★

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 Illinois, United States

Lombard, IL

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

Wheaton, IL

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Trip Overview

Lombard to Wheaton is 7 miles and takes about 16 minutes via West Roosevelt 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, making it a convenient local drive. Expect a straightforward journey with minimal highway use, suitable for a quick errand or a simple change of scenery. With its brief duration and low cost, this route offers a flexible option for your travel plans.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Roosevelt Road 4.6 mi 9m
South Main Street 1.5 mi 3m
East Madison Street 0.5 mi 1m
South Grace Street 0.3 mi 1m
West Wesley Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: West Roosevelt Road — 4.6 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Grace Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · South Grace Street
2

Turn right onto East Madison Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Madison Street
3

Turn left onto South Main Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
4

Turn right onto IL 38

4.6 mi · 9 min · West Roosevelt Road
5

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
6

At end of road, turn left onto West Wesley Street

102 ft · 2 sec · West Wesley Street
7

Arrive at destination

West Wesley Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 6.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | East Madison Street

Turn right onto East Madison Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | South Main Street

Turn left onto South Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
1.9 mi into trip | ~4m in | IL 38 / West Roosevelt Road

Turn right onto IL 38 / West Roosevelt Road

Navigation decision point

6
6.4 mi into trip | ~14m in | South Main Street

Turn right onto South Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
6.9 mi into trip | ~16m in | West Wesley Street

At end of road, turn left onto West Wesley Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.09 one way

$2.19 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 2 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $1.20 $2.40
premium $4.89 $1.35 $2.69
diesel $5.61 $1.55 $3.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.1 0 $0.74 $0.34
Efficient EV 1.8 0 $0.61 $0.28
EV Truck/SUV 2.8 0 $0.98 $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 Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Lombard, IL

Morning in Lombard on Tuesday

Local time

7:14 AM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Mostly Sunny

S 10 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 4:39PM CDT until April 29 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 4:38PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Destination

Wheaton, IL

Morning in Wheaton on Tuesday

Local time

7:14 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

7 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

16m 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 characterized by its frequent turns and local road navigation, with a 0% highway share. You'll spend most of your time on city streets, with the longest continuous stretch being 4.6 miles along West Roosevelt Road. Expect a stop-and-go feel as you make your way through suburban Illinois, requiring your attention for traffic signals and intersections. The route prioritizes local access over high-speed travel, making it a rather deliberate pace.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.6 mi on West Roosevelt Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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 0.3 miles in near East Madison Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (East Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (IL 38 / West Roosevelt Road): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Starting in Lombard, IL

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Founded 1869

Lombard is a suburb of Chicago in Illinois and is considered part of Chicagoland. Lombard is a small town with a tight-knit community built around its high schools and the downtown Lombard culture. Residents of Lombard are very friendly and familial and willing to guide tourists to various locations in Chicago and Chicagoland.

Top landmarks

  • • First Church of Lombard — historic building in Lombard, IL, USA

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 16m. Total distance: 7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

16m 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 4.6 miles on West Roosevelt 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 0.3 miles (East Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (IL 38 / West Roosevelt Road): Navigation decision point.

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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