Origin
Wheaton, IL
Late night in Wheaton on Tuesday
Local time
3:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wheaton, IL to Western Springs, 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
30m
Distance
14.9 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
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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Western Springs, IL
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Trip Overview
Wheaton to Western Springs is 14.9 miles and takes about 30 minutes via East Roosevelt Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Illinois, moving through the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on local roads, making it ideal for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour without committing to a long haul. You won't be dealing with extensive highway driving, so expect a more grounded, in-town feel for the majority of the trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Roosevelt Road | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| 31st Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| Oak Brook Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Wolf Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Butterfield Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Highland Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Roosevelt Road
— 3.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton, IL and Western Springs, 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
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Highland Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto 31st Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
31st Street
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on Oak Brook Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Brook Road
16
Continue on 31st Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
31st Street
17
Continue on Oak Brook Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Oak Brook Road
18
Continue on 31st Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
31st Street
19
Turn right onto Wolf Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Wolf Road
Use the right lane.
20
Turn right onto Hillgrove Avenue
380 ft
·
11 sec
·
Hillgrove Avenue
21
Turn slight right onto Walnut Street
178 ft
·
7 sec
·
Walnut Street
22
Arrive at destination
Walnut Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 7.1 — 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.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.33 one way
$4.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.07
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
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Western Springs, IL
Late night in Western Springs on Tuesday
Local time
3:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°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
16 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
30m 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 14.9-mile trip is entirely on surface roads, with a 0% highway share. Your longest stretch without a turn will be 3.2 miles along East Roosevelt Road. Expect to navigate through local traffic and intersections, as there are no high-speed highway segments to cover. This means you'll be experiencing a consistent pace governed by traffic signals and local road conditions.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.2 mi on East Roosevelt Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 14.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
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 5.5 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 Western Springs, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Aurora along the way.
Aurora
5.5 mi in
|
~11m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 14.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m 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 3.2 miles on East Roosevelt Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.07 in tolls one way, starting with Veterans 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.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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 Western Springs, 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 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Western Springs, 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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