Origin
Wheaton, IL
Night in Wheaton on Friday
Local time
10:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wheaton, IL to Montgomery, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
21.2 mi
34 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 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
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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Montgomery, IL
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Trip Overview
Wheaton, IL to Montgomery, IL is 21.2 miles and takes about 34 minutes via Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region and the state of Illinois, making it a straightforward local excursion. The drive primarily utilizes surface roads, offering a more grounded experience than a pure highway trek. It's a quick connection between two points, ideal for a brief, uncomplicated drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway | 10 mi | 12m |
| North Lake Street | 4.7 mi | 9m |
| South Naperville Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Lincolnway Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Warrenville Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Roosevelt Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Front Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
— 10 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton, IL and Montgomery, 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 right onto Warrenville Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Warrenville Road
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto Freedom Drive
512 ft
·
13 sec
·
Freedom Drive
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 88 Toll West: Aurora
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 88; IL 110
10.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 117
Toward IL 31, IL 56 East
Use the right lane.
12
Turn right onto IL 31
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Lincolnway Street
13
Continue on IL 31
4.7 mi
·
9 min
·
North Lake Street
14
Arrive at destination
IL 31
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 15.6 — 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.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
South Naperville Road
Turn right onto South Naperville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
15.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward IL 31, IL 56 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 117
Toward IL 31, IL 56 East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.29 one way
$6.57 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $3.60 | $7.21 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.11 | $8.23 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $4.67 | $9.35 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.60
Reagan Memorial Tollway
(10 mi)
$0.60
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: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
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
Montgomery, IL
Night in Montgomery on Friday
Local time
10:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
2 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
34m 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 covers 21.2 miles with no highway percentage, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire trip. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 10 miles on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway. You'll navigate through local streets and roads, with frequent intersections and changes in speed limits typical of surface road travel. Expect to transition between North Lake Street and South Naperville Road as you make your way.
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: 10 mi on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway.
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 10 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 21.2 miles you will encounter 10 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
762 ft
637 ft
Total Climb
105 ft
Total Descent
219 ft
Highest Point
762 ft
~1.5 mi in
Elevation Range
126 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 Montgomery, IL
Full guide →Founded 1832
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 34m. Total distance: 21.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m 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 10 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.60 in tolls one way, starting with Reagan Memorial 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 Montgomery, 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 Montgomery, 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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