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Trip from Wheaton, IL to Diamond, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 6m

Distance

45.2 mi

73 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 1m ★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 3m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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

Wheaton, IL

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Diamond, IL

Kenneth Surillo

Trip Overview

Wheaton, IL to Diamond, IL is 45.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 6 minutes via I 55 and surface roads, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest, specifically Illinois, making it a straightforward local excursion. Expect a mix of highway cruising and local road driving. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick trip without requiring an overnight stay, offering a simple transition between two points in the region.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 27.3 mi 30m
South Naperville Road 4.3 mi 7m
Weber Road 3.9 mi 7m
Naper Boulevard 3.5 mi 7m
South Washington Street 2.4 mi 4m
Hobson Road 0.8 mi 1m
West Coal City Road 0.7 mi 1m
Washington Street 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 27.3 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton, IL and Diamond, 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

0.2 mi · 25 sec · East Roosevelt Road
Use the left lane.
6

Turn right onto South Naperville Road

4.3 mi · 7 min · South Naperville Road
Use the left lane.
7

Continue on Naper Boulevard

3.5 mi · 7 min · Naper Boulevard
8

Turn right onto Hobson Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Hobson Road
Use the left lane.
9

At end of road, turn left onto South Washington Street

2.4 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street
Use the left lane.
10

Turn right onto Washington Street

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Washington Street
11

Continue on Weber Road

3.9 mi · 7 min · Weber Road
12

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 55 South: Bloomington
13

Merge onto I 55

27 mi · 30 min · I 55
Use the right lane.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward IL 113: Coal City, Kankakee
15

Turn right onto IL 113

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Coal City Road
16

Continue on IL 113

0.3 mi · 28 sec · East Division Street
17

Turn right

38 ft · 4 sec
18

Turn right

31 ft · 2 sec
19

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Naperville, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Naperville, IL

23 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Naperville, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Plainfield, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.6 miles from Wheaton, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 8.8 — 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.
6
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | South Main Street

Turn right onto South Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | IL 38 / East Roosevelt Road

Turn left onto IL 38 / East Roosevelt Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
1 mi into trip | ~3m in | South Naperville Road

Turn right onto South Naperville Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
8.8 mi into trip | ~18m in | Hobson Road

Turn right onto Hobson Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.90 one way

$13.79 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.27 $7.60 $15.19
premium $4.81 $8.55 $17.10
diesel $5.40 $9.61 $19.23

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.6 0 $4.75 $2.17
Efficient EV 11.3 0 $3.96 $1.81
EV Truck/SUV 18.1 0 $6.33 $2.89

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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 25, 2026

Origin

Wheaton, IL

Late night in Wheaton on Sunday

Local time

2:35 AM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Partly Cloudy

NNE 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 24 at 3:54PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 24 at 3:54PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Destination

Diamond, IL

Late night in Diamond on Sunday

Local time

2:35 AM

CDT

Current temp

43°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

5 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

1h 6m 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?

About 60% of this 45.2-mile drive takes place on highways, primarily I 55. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 27.3 miles on I 55 before transitioning to surface roads like South Naperville Road and Weber Road. Expect to notice a change in driving pace as you exit the interstate and navigate more local traffic and intersections.

60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.3 mi on I 55.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near West Front Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 45.2 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.2 miles (West Front Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (IL 38 / East Roosevelt Road): Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Wheaton, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1831

Wheaton is a suburban city of 53,000 people (2019) in Chicagoland.

Top landmarks

  • • Old DuPage County Courthouse — former courthouse in Wheaton, Illinois
  • • Trinity Episcopal Church — church building in Wheaton, United States of America

Arriving in Diamond, IL

Full guide →

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 1h 6m. Total distance: 45.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 27.3 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas 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.

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 Diamond, 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 0.4 miles (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (IL 38 / East Roosevelt Road): 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 Diamond, 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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