Origin
Wheaton, IL
Morning in Wheaton on Sunday
Local time
9:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wheaton, IL to Burr Ridge, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
20.2 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
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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Burr Ridge, IL
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Trip Overview
This short, 20.2-mile drive between Wheaton, IL, and Burr Ridge, IL, is easily manageable in about 35 minutes, making it perfect for a single-day trip. You'll navigate primarily local roads, indicated by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile and zero highway share. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this route is budget-friendly for a quick excursion within the Midwest region. No overnight stays are recommended, and with no designated stops, you have complete flexibility on when and how you complete this straightforward journey. Consider this an easy hop within Illinois.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-State Tollway | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway | 4 mi | 4m |
| East Roosevelt Road | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Butterfield Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South County Line Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tri-State Tollway
— 4.9 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton, IL and Burr Ridge, IL.
1
Start on West Wesley Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Wesley Street
2
Turn left onto North Wheaton Avenue
467 ft
·
28 sec
·
North Wheaton Avenue
3
Turn left onto West Front Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Front Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto IL 38
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
East Roosevelt Road
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 355 South: Joliet
7
Merge onto I 355
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 20-22
Toward IL 56, I 88 Toll: Chicago, Aurora, Butterfield Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 22
Toward IL 56: Butterfield Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto IL 56
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Butterfield Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Use the right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
171 ft
·
8 sec
Use the right lane.
13
Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Highland Avenue
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 88 East: Chicago
Use the left lane.
15
Merge onto I 88; IL 110
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 88; IL 110
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 138
Toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 294
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 294
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 23
Toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Use the slight right lane.
23
Merge onto I 55
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 276A
Toward County Line Road South
Use the right lane.
25
Turn straight onto South County Line Road
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
South County Line Road
26
Turn right onto 77th Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
77th Street
27
Arrive at destination
77th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 235 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 11.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Front Street
Turn left onto West Front Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
5.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward IL 56, I 88 Toll: Chicago, Aurora, Butterfield Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 20-22
Toward IL 56, I 88 Toll: Chicago, Aurora, Butte...
8
5.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward IL 56: Butterfield Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 22
Toward IL 56: Butterfield Road
7
7.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
11.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 138
Toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.16 one way
$6.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.60
Tri-state Tollway
(4.9 mi)
$0.29
Reagan Memorial Tollway
(4 mi)
$0.24
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
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Burr Ridge, IL
Morning in Burr Ridge on Sunday
Local time
9:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
19 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
35m 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 very turn-heavy local drive for this entire 20.2-mile trip, as it features a 0% highway share. You won't encounter any long stretches of uninterrupted driving; instead, be prepared for frequent changes in direction as you navigate through towns. The route utilizes roads like North Wheaton Avenue, West Front Street, and South Main Street, emphasizing its local, community-focused nature rather than high-speed transit. This drive feels like navigating a familiar neighborhood, requiring your constant attention to street signs and traffic signals.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.9 mi on Tri-State Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 0.2 miles in near West Front Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 23 decision points packed into just 20.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West Front Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between Wheaton, IL and Burr Ridge, IL, road signs point toward Aurora and St. Louis.
Aurora
5.5 mi in
|
~11m
St. Louis
17.8 mi in
|
~30m
About the Cities
Arriving in Burr Ridge, IL
Full guide →Founded 1956
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 35m. Total distance: 20.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.9 miles on Tri-State Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.60 in tolls one way, starting with Tri-state 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 Burr Ridge, 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 0.2 miles (West Front Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Burr Ridge, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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