Origin
Oak Brook, IL
Morning in Oak Brook on Tuesday
Local time
11:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Brook, 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
22m
Distance
11.3 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Brook, IL
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Wheaton, IL
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Trip Overview
This short, 11.3-mile drive from Oak Brook, IL to Wheaton, IL is a quick trip perfect for a single day. Expect the journey to take around 22 minutes, making it ideal for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour within the Midwest region. With no highway driving, the focus is on local roads, and the estimated fuel cost is a modest $2. This route is designed for a single day, so no overnight stays are necessary. It's a straightforward drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Roosevelt Road | 3.4 mi | 7m |
| Oak Brook Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| 31st Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Butterfield Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Highland Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Wesley Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Roosevelt Road
— 3.4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Brook, IL and Wheaton, IL.
1
Start on Oak Brook Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Brook Road
2
Continue on 31st Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
31st Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on Oak Brook Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Brook Road
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on 31st Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
31st Street
5
Turn right onto Highland Avenue
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Highland Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Turn slight left
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
Toward IL 56 West
Use the left lane.
7
Turn straight onto IL 56
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Butterfield Road
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 355
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 24
Toward IL 38: Roosevelt Road
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
389 ft
·
11 sec
Toward IL 38: Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto IL 38
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
East Roosevelt Road
13
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
14
At end of road, turn left onto West Wesley Street
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Wesley Street
15
Arrive at destination
West Wesley Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 4.2 and 10.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Highland Avenue
Turn right onto Highland Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Turn slight left toward IL 56 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward IL 56 West
7
6.9 mi into trip
|
~12m 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
7.3 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
10.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.77 one way
$3.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.94 | $3.88 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.17 | $4.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.49 | $4.99 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.07
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(0.9 mi)
$0.07
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
11:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Widespread Fog
ESE 5 mph
0% chance
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
13 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
22m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating city streets and local thoroughfares rather than high-speed highways. With a 0% highway share, prepare for frequent turns and a more engaged driving experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.4 miles on East Roosevelt Road, offering a brief period of consistent travel before more turns. The primary roads guiding you include East Roosevelt Road, Oak Brook Road, and 31st Street, each contributing to the local feel of the journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.4 mi on East Roosevelt 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 4.2 miles in near Highland Avenue.
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 9 decision points packed into just 11.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (Highland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 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 Oak Brook, IL to Wheaton, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Glen Ellyn along the way.
Glen Ellyn
7.3 mi in
|
~13m
About the Cities
Starting in Oak Brook, IL
Full guide →Founded 1958
Oak Brook is a village in the Western Suburbs of Chicago, within the Illinois Technology and Research Corridor, one of the principal economic centers in Chicagoland.
Top landmarks
- • Mayslake Peabody Estate — historic house 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 22m. Total distance: 11.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m 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 3.4 miles on East Roosevelt Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.07 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.
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 4.2 miles (Highland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 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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