Origin
Wheaton, IL
Late night in Wheaton on Tuesday
Local time
3:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wheaton, IL to Justice, 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
42m
Distance
27.5 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
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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Justice, IL
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Trip Overview
Wheaton, IL to Justice, IL is 27.5 miles and takes about 42m via Tri-State Tollway/Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway/East Roosevelt Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Midwest region and Illinois, primarily utilizing surface roads with some tollway segments. It's a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in a single day, making it ideal for a quick trip or errand. You'll find this route to be a practical connection between two points in the greater Chicago area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-State Tollway | 13 mi | 16m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway | 4 mi | 4m |
| East Roosevelt Road | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Mile-Long Bridge | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Butterfield Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Front Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tri-State Tollway
— 13 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton, IL and Justice, 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
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on I 294
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mile-Long Bridge
22
Continue on I 294
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 17A
Toward US 12 East, US 20 East: 95th Street, 76th Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward US 12, US 20 East: 95th Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
25
Turn straight onto US 12; US 20
386 ft
·
9 sec
·
West 95th Street
26
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
27
Merge onto I 294
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
28
Arrive at destination
I 294
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 225 decision points cluster between mile 5.5 and 24.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
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
8
24.4 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward US 12 East, US 20 East: 95th Street, 76th Avenue
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 17A
Toward US 12 East, US 20 East: 95th Street, 76t...
9
24.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 12, US 20 East: 95th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 12, US 20 East: 95th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.30 one way
$8.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.09
Tri-state Tollway
(13 mi)
$0.78
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
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Justice, IL
Late night in Justice on Tuesday
Local time
3:45 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
42m 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?
This drive is mostly on surface roads, with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating local streets for the entire 27.5 miles. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 13 miles on the Tri-State Tollway. Expect a driving experience characterized by frequent intersections and varying speed limits as you transition between different surface road environments. You'll notice many exits and entrances as you navigate through developed areas.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13 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 5.5 miles in.
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 22 decision points packed into just 27.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Wheaton, IL to Justice, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Aurora along the way.
Aurora
5.5 mi in
|
~11m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Starbucks
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
Wheaton, IL
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteMai Thai Cafe
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0 mi from route
Cuisine: thai
Bricks Wood Fired Pizza
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
Cuisine: pizza
Starbucks
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
38min in
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Oak Lawn, IL
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteBlackberry Market
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
5min in
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Glen Ellyn, IL
Cuisine: coffee_shop;sandwich;salad
Hours: Mo-Su 07:00-17:00
Visit websiteStarbucks
Cafe
Around the midpoint, short detour
24min in
2.2 mi from route
~6 min detour
La Grange, IL
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteSubway
Fast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
10min in
0.2 mi from route
Downers Grove, IL
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-21:00; Sa-Su 09:00-20:00
Visit websiteZ!Eats
Fast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
10min in
0.2 mi from route
Downers Grove, IL
Cuisine: soup;sandwich
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-19:00; Sa-Su 11:00-15:00
Juicy-O
Restaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
10min in
0.2 mi from route
Downers Grove, IL
Cuisine: pancake
Hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-15:00; Sa-Su 07:00-15:00
Quiznos
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
5min in
0.2 mi from route
Cuisine: sandwich
Chama Gaúcha Brazilian Steakhouse
Restaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
10min in
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
Downers Grove, IL
Jamba
Fast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
14min in
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Cuisine: juice
Hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-20:00; Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 08...
Visit websiteAsa Douglas Harmon Wild Flower Preserve
Park
Near the start, short detour
5min in
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Bemis Woods North Picnic Grove 2
Picnic_site
Around the midpoint, short detour
24min in
1.4 mi from route
~4 min detour
Bemis Woods North Picnic Grove 3
Picnic_site
Around the midpoint, short detour
24min in
1.4 mi from route
~4 min detour
Spears Woods Picnic Grove 1
Picnic_site
Later in the drive, short detour
33min in
1.5 mi from route
~4 min detour
Sundown Meadow Picnic Grove 3
Picnic_site
Later in the drive, short detour
29min in
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
Hidden Pond Woods Picnic Grove 1
Picnic_site
Near the end, short detour
43min in
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Mammoth Springs
Stone
Around the midpoint, short detour
19min in
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Loretto Convent
Historical_Building
Near the start, short detour
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
Pierce Downer Cemetery
Monument
Early in the drive, short detour
10min in
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
Downers Grove, IL
Four Columns
Artwork
Early in the drive, short detour
10min in
2.4 mi from route
~6 min detour
Veterans Memorial
Monument
Early in the drive, short detour
14min in
3.2 mi from route
~8 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 27.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m 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 13 miles on Tri-State Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.09 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 Justice, 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 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; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Justice, 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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