Origin
Mokena, IL
Evening in Mokena on Thursday
Local time
6:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mokena, IL to Wheaton, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
49m
Distance
35.2 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mokena, IL
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Wheaton, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mokena, IL to Wheaton, IL covers 35.2 miles and takes about 49m 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, Maple Road, East Roosevelt Road 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 $5.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 35.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 49m drive with frequent turns across 35.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.2 miles in.
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 35.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 7.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
7.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
5
7.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge onto I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
30.8 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
8
31.2 mi into trip
|
~40m 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...
6
34.7 mi into trip
|
~48m 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.
On the drive from Mokena, IL to Wheaton, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Glen Ellyn along the way.
Glen Ellyn
31.2 mi in
|
~40m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 23 mi | 26m |
| Maple Road | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| East Roosevelt Road | 3.4 mi | 7m |
| Wolf Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| West 179th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West South West Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Wesley Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Tollway
— 23 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mokena, IL and Wheaton, IL.
1
Start on Wolf Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Wolf Road
2
Turn left onto West 179th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 179th Street
3
Turn left onto US 6
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
West South West Highway
4
Continue on US 6
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Maple Road
5
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 355
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 24
Toward IL 38: Roosevelt Road
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
389 ft
·
11 sec
Toward IL 38: Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto IL 38
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
East Roosevelt Road
10
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
11
At end of road, turn left onto West Wesley Street
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Wesley Street
12
Arrive at destination
West Wesley Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.6 mi from Mokena, IL · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Mokena, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Wheaton, IL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Wheaton, IL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.50 one way
$11.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.04 | $12.08 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.77 | $13.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$2
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.93 | $2.25 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Wheaton, IL
Evening in Wheaton on Thursday
Local time
6:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°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
20 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
49m 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 Mokena, IL to Wheaton, IL covers 35.2 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Tollway, Maple Road, East Roosevelt Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.6 miles from Mokena, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.50 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 35.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Mokena, IL to Wheaton, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Glen Ellyn along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
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