Trip from Manteno, IL to Wheaton, IL

Drive Time

1h 22m

Distance

55.1 mi

89 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min

4 AM

1h 16m ★

6 AM

1h 22m

8 AM

1h 35m

10 AM

1h 27m

12 PM

1h 26m

3 PM

1h 27m

5 PM

1h 34m

8 PM

1h 18m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Wheaton, IL

Mike Tyurin

Trip Overview

The drive from Manteno, IL to Wheaton, IL covers 55.1 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Veterans Memorial Tollway, US 45, Lincoln Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23 miles on Veterans Memorial Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.37 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

27.5 miles from Manteno, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 22m drive with frequent turns across 55.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Veterans Memorial Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 23 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 50 / North Locust Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.1 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (IL 50 / North Locust Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 50.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | IL 50 / North Locust Street

Turn right onto IL 50 / North Locust Street

Navigation decision point

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East 3rd Street

Turn left onto East 3rd Street

Navigation decision point

50.7 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in

Take the exit toward IL 38: Roosevelt Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 24 Toward IL 38: Roosevelt Road

51.1 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in

Keep slight left at fork toward IL 38: Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward IL 38: Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn, Wheat...

54.5 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in | South Main Street

Turn right onto South Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Manteno, IL to Wheaton, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Glen Ellyn along the way.

Glen Ellyn

51.1 mi in | ~1h 13m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Veterans Memorial Tollway	23 mi	26m
US 45	15.2 mi	21m
Lincoln Highway	3.8 mi	5m
East Roosevelt Road	3.4 mi	7m
North Cedar Road	2.4 mi	5m
Wolf Road	2.3 mi	4m
East 9000N Road	1.5 mi	2m
Section Line Road	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Tollway — 23 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Manteno, IL and Wheaton, IL.

Start on East 2nd Street

103 ft · 6 sec · East 2nd Street

Turn right onto IL 50

325 ft · 13 sec · North Locust Street

Turn left onto East 3rd Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · East 3rd Street

Turn left onto North Main Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · North Main Street

Turn right onto West 1st Street

426 ft · 11 sec · West 1st Street

Turn slight left onto Section Line Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Section Line Road

Continue on CH 9

1.5 mi · 2 min · East 9000N Road

Turn right onto US 45; US 52

15 mi · 21 min · US 45; US 52

Turn left onto West Steger Road

0.2 mi · 54 sec · West Steger Road

Turn right onto Wolf Road

2.3 mi · 4 min · Wolf Road

Turn left onto US 30

3.8 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Highway

Continue on US 30

0.3 mi · 26 sec · East Maple Street

Continue on US 30

442 ft · 10 sec · West Lincoln Highway

Turn right onto North Cedar Road

2.4 mi · 5 min · North Cedar Road

Turn left onto US 6

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Maple Road

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 57 sec

Toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 355

23 mi · 26 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec

Exit 24 Toward IL 38: Roosevelt Road Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

389 ft · 11 sec

Toward IL 38: Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton Use the left lane.

Turn left onto IL 38

3.4 mi · 7 min · East Roosevelt Road

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Use the straight lane.

At end of road, turn left onto West Wesley Street

102 ft · 2 sec · West Wesley Street

Arrive at destination

West Wesley Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 27.5 miles from Manteno, IL, or about 45m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23 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 55.1 miles or 1h 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 27.5 miles or 45m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 7m

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 Manteno, 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 Manteno, IL

This is one driving day of about 55.1 miles and 1h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Manteno, IL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Tollway for about 23 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 27.5 mi from Manteno, IL · 45m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Joliet, IL

28 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

Naperville, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 55.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Joliet, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.5 miles from Manteno, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

20 mi from route ~50 min detour Free near mile 20.9

Caution: Road Construction Near the Park

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.37 one way

$16.74 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$9.23	$18.45
premium	$4.80	$10.40	$20.80
diesel	$5.64	$12.24	$24.48

Estimated Tolls: $1.61

Veterans Memorial Tollway (23 mi) $1.61

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	16.5	$5.79	$2.64
Efficient EV	13.8	$4.82	$2.20
EV Truck/SUV	22	$7.71	$3.53

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Manteno, IL

Morning in Manteno on Monday

Local time

7:20 AM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wheaton, IL

Morning in Wheaton on Monday

Local time

7:20 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

6 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

1h 22m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Manteno, IL to Wheaton, IL covers 55.1 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Veterans Memorial Tollway, US 45, Lincoln Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 27.5 miles from Manteno, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.37 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

On the drive from Manteno, IL to Wheaton, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Glen Ellyn along the way.

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Trip from Manteno, IL to Wheaton, IL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Wheaton, IL

National Parks Near This Route

Pullman National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Manteno, IL

Wheaton, IL

Same local time

6 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 22m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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