Origin
Wheaton, IL
Late night in Wheaton on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wheaton, IL to Bensenville, 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
29m
Distance
13.9 mi
22 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 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wheaton, IL
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Bensenville, IL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Wheaton to Bensenville, this 13.9-mile journey is a straightforward trip across the Illinois Midwest. You can expect to spend about 29 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $2 for fuel should be sufficient for the entire drive. Because this route relies entirely on local roads rather than interstates, it offers a direct connection between these two communities. It is a practical, no-fuss commute that fits easily into a single afternoon or morning schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Avenue | 5 mi | 9m |
| Kingery Highway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| College Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Jefferson Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South York Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Seminary Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Avenue
— 5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton, IL and Bensenville, IL.
1
Start on West Wesley Street
334 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Wesley Street
2
Turn right onto North Hale Street
405 ft
·
19 sec
·
North Hale Street
3
Turn right onto West Seminary Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Seminary Avenue
4
Continue on College Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
College Avenue
5
Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
6
Turn left onto North Main Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
7
Turn right onto IL 64
5.0 mi
·
9 min
·
North Avenue
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto IL 83
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Kingery Highway
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
3rd Avenue
10
Continue on Jefferson Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Street
11
Turn left onto South York Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South York Road
12
Turn left onto West Green Street
85 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Green Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left
56 ft
·
4 sec
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 13.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Hale Street
Turn right onto North Hale Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
IL 64 / North Avenue
Turn right onto IL 64 / North Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
9.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
IL 83 / Kingery Highway
Turn left onto IL 83 / Kingery Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
13.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
West Green Street
Turn left onto West Green Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
13.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.17 one way
$4.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.67 | $5.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Bensenville, IL
Late night in Bensenville on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°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
17 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
29m 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 that keeps you engaged throughout the 13.9-mile distance. You will navigate via North Hale Street, West Seminary Avenue, and College Avenue, as this route features a 0% highway share. Since there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, you should be prepared for frequent maneuvering through local intersections. The character of the road remains consistent, focusing on surface streets that wind through the local landscape rather than the monotonous pace of an interstate. Staying alert at turns is essential, as the lack of highway miles means you are constantly adjusting to local traffic patterns.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on North Avenue.
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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Hale Street.
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 13.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (North Hale Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (IL 64 / North Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (IL 83 / Kingery Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 13.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m 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 5 miles on North Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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 0.1 miles (North Hale Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (IL 64 / North Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (IL 83 / Kingery Highway): 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 Bensenville, 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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