Origin
Burton, IL
Evening in Burton on Friday
Local time
8:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burton, IL to Wheaton, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 43m
Distance
291.7 mi
469 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 30m
★
6 AM
5h 43m
8 AM
6h 10m
10 AM
5h 53m
12 PM
5h 50m
3 PM
5h 54m
5 PM
6h 9m
8 PM
5h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burton, IL
Osman Arabacı
Wheaton, IL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Burton, IL to Wheaton, IL covers 291.7 miles and takes about 5h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, IL 110, Naperville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 145.9 miles on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
145.9 miles from Burton, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 59m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 43m. Total distance: 291.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 43m highway drive covering 291.7 miles, with most of the trip on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway and IL 110. The longest continuous stretch is about 145.9 miles on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 145.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
867 ft
567 ft
Total Climb
552 ft
Total Descent
452 ft
Highest Point
867 ft
~250 mi in
Elevation Range
300 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway and IL 110. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 121.1 miles in near IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 291.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 121.1 miles (IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 159.3 miles (IL 110): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 286.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
121.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 32m in
|
IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island
8
159.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 14m in
|
IL 110
Take the exit onto IL 110 toward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Falls
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 4B
Toward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Fa...
6
286.4 mi into trip
|
~5h 32m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 127
6
287.1 mi into trip
|
~5h 34m in
|
Warrenville Road
Turn right onto Warrenville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
291.2 mi into trip
|
~5h 41m in
|
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Burton, IL and Wheaton, IL, road signs point toward Rock Island and Rock Falls.
Rock Island
121.1 mi in
|
~2h 32m
|
via IL 110
Rock Falls
159.3 mi in
|
~3h 14m
|
via IL 110
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Kansas City Expressway | 145.9 mi | 2h 45m |
| IL 110 | 127.1 mi | 2h 18m |
| Naperville Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| US 136 | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| State Street | 3.3 mi | 8m |
| North Lafayette Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East 1200th Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| South Monmouth Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
— 145.9 mi, about 2h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burton, IL and Wheaton, IL.
1
Start on North 1003rd Lane
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
North 1003rd Lane
2
Continue on County Road 5
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 5
3
Continue on State Street
3.3 mi
·
8 min
·
State Street
4
Turn right onto South 63rd Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South 63rd Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto IL 104
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Broadway Street
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
7
Merge onto I 172; IL 110
59 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
9
Turn right onto US 136
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
US 136
10
Turn left onto US 136
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Johnson Street
11
Turn slight right onto US 136
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Calhoun Street
12
Turn left onto US 67
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Lafayette Street
13
Continue on US 67
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East 1200th Street
14
Continue on US 67; IL 110
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
15
Continue on US 67; IL 110
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Monmouth Street
16
Continue on US 67; IL 110
45 mi
·
52 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
17
Keep slight right at fork onto IL 110
32 mi
·
34 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island
18
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 110
6.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Toward I 80 West: Des Moines
19
Take the exit onto IL 110
127 mi
·
2 hr 18 min
·
IL 110
Exit 4B
Toward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Falls
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 127
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on Freedom Drive
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Freedom Drive
22
Turn right onto Warrenville Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Warrenville Road
Use the right lane.
23
Turn left onto Naperville Road
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Naperville Road
Use the left lane.
24
Turn left onto IL 38
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Roosevelt Road
Use the left lane.
25
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
26
At end of road, turn left onto West Wesley Street
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Wesley Street
27
Arrive at destination
West Wesley Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 145.9 miles from Burton, IL, or about 2h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 145.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 64 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 145.9 miles or 2h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wheaton, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Burton, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Burton, IL
This is one driving day of about 291.7 miles and 5h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Burton, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway for about 145.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 145.9 mi from Burton, IL · 2h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
146 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 145.9 miles from Burton, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Chicago-Kansas City Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 145.9 miles.
Arriving in Wheaton, IL
The final approach into Wheaton, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Wheaton, IL.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.60 one way
$91.21 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
102 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $50.07 | $100.14 |
| premium | $4.89 | $56.14 | $112.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $64.40 | $128.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 87.5 | 1 | $30.63 | $14.00 |
| Efficient EV | 72.9 | 0 | $25.52 | $11.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 116.7 | 1 | $40.84 | $18.67 |
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Wheaton, IL
Evening in Wheaton on Friday
Local time
8:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 10 to 15 mph
39% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
51°F
Burgess, IL
146 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
23 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
5h 43m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Burton, IL to Wheaton, IL covers 291.7 miles and takes about 5h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, IL 110, Naperville Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 145.9 miles from Burton, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.60 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 291.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 121.1 miles (IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 159.3 miles (IL 110): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 286.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Burton, IL and Wheaton, IL, road signs point toward Rock Island and Rock Falls.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 567 ft to 867 ft elevation with about 552 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Wheaton, IL
More from Burton, IL
More trips to Wheaton, IL
Explore more options from Burton, IL or browse trips ending in Wheaton, IL.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse IL road trips.