Origin
Wheaton, IL
Late night in Wheaton on Thursday
Local time
12:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wheaton, IL to Lisle, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
7.4 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
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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Lisle, IL
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Trip Overview
Wheaton to Lisle is 7.4 miles and takes about 15m via South Naperville Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest's suburban landscape. It's a quick hop, perfect for when you need to get from one place to another without a significant time commitment. Consider this route for its straightforwardness, ideal for a local errand or a brief connection between towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Naperville Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Warrenville Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East Ogden Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Yackley Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Roosevelt Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Front Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Wesley Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Naperville Road
— 3.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton, IL and Lisle, 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
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
South Naperville Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto Warrenville Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Warrenville Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Yackley Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Yackley Avenue
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto US 34
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Ogden Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Main Street
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 6.6 — 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.
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.
6
6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Yackley Avenue
Turn right onto Yackley Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
6.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 34 / East Ogden Avenue
Turn left onto US 34 / East Ogden Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.15 one way
$2.29 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $1.26 | $2.52 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.65 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.47 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Lisle, IL
Late night in Lisle on Thursday
Local time
12:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
15m 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 trip is entirely on surface roads, with 0% on highways, meaning you'll be navigating local streets for the full 7.4 miles. The longest continuous stretch without a turn is 3.6 miles on South Naperville Road. Expect a consistent pace as you travel through developed areas, without the interruptions of highway exits or the openness of rural cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.6 mi on South Naperville Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
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 0.2 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 7.4 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 0.2 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
763 ft
675 ft
Total Climb
56 ft
Total Descent
135 ft
Highest Point
763 ft
~1.6 mi in
Elevation Range
88 ft
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 Lisle, IL
Full guide →Founded 1832
Lisle is a village in DuPage County, Illinois, with a 2010 population of 22,000.
Top landmarks
- • Morton Arboretum — arboretum in Lisle, Illinois, U.S.A.
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 15m. Total distance: 7.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m 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 3.6 miles on South Naperville Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Lisle, 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 Lisle, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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