Origin
Carterville, IL
Morning in Carterville on Monday
Local time
10:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carterville, IL to Wheaton, IL
Drive Time
5h 22m
Distance
340.4 mi
548 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 9m
★
6 AM
5h 23m
8 AM
5h 50m
10 AM
5h 32m
12 PM
5h 29m
3 PM
5h 33m
5 PM
5h 48m
8 PM
5h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wheaton, IL
Mike Tyurin
Trip Overview
The drive from Carterville, IL to Wheaton, IL covers 340.4 miles and takes about 5h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Division Street, IL-13, West Deyoung Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.70 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
170.2 miles from Carterville, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 22m drive with frequent turns across 340.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Division Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 22m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Carterville, IL to Wheaton, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Division Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| IL-13 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Deyoung Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ken Gray Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 57 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bourbonnais Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Steger Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wolf Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Division Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carterville, IL and Wheaton, IL.
1
Start on West Grand Avenue
36 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Grand Avenue
2
Turn right onto South Division Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Division Street
3
Turn left onto IL-13
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
IL-13
4
Continue on West Deyoung Street
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West Deyoung Street
5
Take the exit slight left
1.2 mi
·
2 min
6
Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway
41 mi
·
44 min
·
Ken Gray Expressway
7
Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
67 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
Ken Gray Expressway
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
155 mi
·
2 hr 45 min
·
I 57 North: Chicago
9
Take the exit slight right toward Bourbonnais Parkway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Bourbonnais Parkway
10
Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bourbonnais Parkway
11
Turn right
18 mi
·
25 min
12
Turn left onto West Steger Road
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Steger Road
13
Turn right onto Wolf Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Wolf Road
14
Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Lincoln Highway
15
Continue on East Maple Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Maple Street
16
Continue on West Lincoln Highway
443 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Lincoln Highway
17
Turn right onto North Cedar Road
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
North Cedar Road
18
Turn left onto Maple Road
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Maple Road
19
Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
20
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
21
Take the exit slight right toward IL 38: Roosevelt Road
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
IL 38: Roosevelt Road
22
Keep slight left to continue on IL 38: Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton
390 ft
·
11 sec
·
IL 38: Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton
23
Turn left onto East Roosevelt Road
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
East Roosevelt Road
24
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
25
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Wesley Street
102 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Wesley Street
26
Arrive at your destination
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 170.2 miles from Carterville, IL, or about 2h 41m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 170.2 miles or 2h 41m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wheaton, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Carterville, 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 Carterville, IL
This is one driving day of about 340.4 miles and 5h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Carterville, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 170.2 mi from Carterville, IL · 2h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
170 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 170.2 miles from Carterville, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$51.70 one way
$103.41 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
119 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $57.00 | $113.99 |
| premium | $4.80 | $64.26 | $128.52 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $75.63 | $151.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 119.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 102.1 | 1 | $35.74 | $16.34 |
| Efficient EV | 85.1 | 0 | $29.78 | $13.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 136.2 | 1 | $47.66 | $21.79 |
Gas CO2
119 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (66% 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
Morning in Wheaton on Monday
Local time
10:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
33 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
5h 22m 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 Carterville, IL to Wheaton, IL covers 340.4 miles and takes about 5h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Division Street, IL-13, West Deyoung Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 170.2 miles from Carterville, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.70 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 straightforward 5h 22m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Carterville, IL to Wheaton, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Carterville, IL to Wheaton, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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