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Trip from Moline, 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

2h 49m

Distance

146.4 mi

236 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 39m ★
6 AM
2h 50m
8 AM
3h 12m
10 AM
2h 58m
12 PM
2h 55m
3 PM
2h 59m
5 PM
3h 11m
8 PM
2h 43m

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

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city in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States

Moline, IL

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city and county seat of DuPage County, Illinois, United States

Wheaton, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Moline, IL to Wheaton, IL covers 146.4 miles and takes about 2h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, I 88, John Deere Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 83.1 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.89 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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

73.2 miles from Moline, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 49m. Total distance: 146.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Moline, IL to Wheaton, IL covers 146.4 miles and takes about 2h 49m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 83.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near 19th Street.

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 146.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.2 miles (19th Street): Navigation decision point; at 141.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 141.8 miles (Warrenville Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | 19th Street

Turn right onto 19th Street

Navigation decision point

6
141.2 mi into trip | ~2h 39m 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
141.8 mi into trip | ~2h 40m in | Warrenville Road

Turn right onto Warrenville Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
145.7 mi into trip | ~2h 48m in | IL 38 / East Roosevelt Road

Turn left onto IL 38 / East Roosevelt Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
145.9 mi into trip | ~2h 48m in | South Main Street

Turn right onto South Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway 83.1 mi 1h 31m
I 88 43.8 mi 46m
John Deere Road 10.6 mi 15m
Naperville Road 3.6 mi 6m
I 74 2.3 mi 2m
South Main Street 0.5 mi 1m
IL 5 0.3 mi <1m
Warrenville Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway — 83.1 mi, about 1h 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 5th Avenue

0.2 mi · 41 sec · 5th Avenue
2

Turn right onto 19th Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · 19th Street
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
4

Merge onto I 74; US 6

2.3 mi · 2 min · I 74; US 6
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward IL 5 East
6

Merge onto IL 5

11 mi · 15 min · John Deere Road
7

Keep slight left at fork onto IL 5; IL 92

0.3 mi · 23 sec · IL 5; IL 92
8

Continue on I 88; IL 92

44 mi · 46 min · I 88; IL 92
9

Continue on I 88; IL 110

83 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Exit 127 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on Freedom Drive

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Freedom Drive
12

Turn right onto Warrenville Road

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Warrenville Road
Use the right lane.
13

Turn left onto Naperville Road

3.6 mi · 6 min · Naperville Road
Use the left lane.
14

Turn left onto IL 38

0.2 mi · 26 sec · East Roosevelt Road
Use the left lane.
15

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
16

At end of road, turn left onto West Wesley Street

102 ft · 2 sec · West Wesley Street
17

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73.2 miles from Moline, IL, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.1 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 32 miles or 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 73.2 miles or 1h 24m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 16m

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 Moline, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Moline, IL

This is one driving day of about 146.4 miles and 2h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Moline, 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 Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway for about 83.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 73.2 mi from Moline, IL · 1h 24m into the drive

city in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sterling, IL

73 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

Geneseo, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Honey Creek, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 73.2 miles from Moline, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.1 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

LemonGrass Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Moline, Illinois

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13097974100

Visit website

Ivy Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Wheaton, Illinois

0.1 mi

Dead Poet’s Espresso Ltd

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Moline, Illinois

0.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

The Atlas Collective

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Moline, Illinois

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13099078163

Visit website

Joh’s Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Moline, Illinois

0.1 mi

Kick Serve Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Moline, Illinois

1.2 mi

LemonGrass Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30

Moline, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13097974100

Visit website

Ivy Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Moderately mile 146.4

Wheaton, Illinois

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+16306652489

Visit website

Dead Poet’s Espresso Ltd

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Moline, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13097367606

Visit website

Meli's Pancake House

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Moline, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+13097369060

Corazon Latino Restaurant and Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20

Moline, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13095171312

Visit website

74 Pancake House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Moline, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+13096235975

Fifth Avenue Syndicate

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Moderately

Moline, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13096400070

Visit website

Seven Dwarfs Family Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 146.4

Wheaton, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+16306537888

Visit website

The Atlas Collective

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Moline, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13099078163

Visit website

Joh’s Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Moline, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+13095197076

Visit website

Kick Serve Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Moline, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+13095171722

Visit website

Kick Serve Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Moline, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+13095173221

Visit website

Coffee House Cafe and Goods

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15634849808

Visit website

Shibam Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 146.4

Glendale Heights, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+12244487577

Visit website

Cafe Spot

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Bettendorf, Iowa

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

ROZZ-TOX

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Rock Island, Illinois

Hours: 5 pm–12 am

Visit website

The Logger House

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 10.5

Hampton, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–1 pm

+13097553077

Lisa's Brick House Bar & Grill

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 52.3

Sterling, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–1 pm

+18155905472

Flight Deck A Global Inspired Pub

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 94.1

Rochelle, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18155613664

Visit website

Cafe On Vine

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 7–7:45 am

+15633244472

Visit website

Rooney's

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 73.2

Franklin Grove, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–1 pm

+18154562590

Visit website

Quad Cities Airport Deli Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Moline, Illinois

Hours: 4:30 am–6 pm

+13097649621

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

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...

28 mi from route ~70 min detour Free near mile 141.4
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

$22.89 one way

$45.78 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $25.13 $50.26
premium $4.89 $28.17 $56.35
diesel $5.61 $32.32 $64.65

Estimated Tolls: $4.99

Reagan Memorial Tollway (83.1 mi) $4.99

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

$23

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 51.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 43.9 0 $15.37 $7.03
Efficient EV 36.6 0 $12.81 $5.86
EV Truck/SUV 58.6 0 $20.50 $9.37

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Moline, IL

Late night in Moline on Saturday

Local time

4:26 AM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wheaton, IL

Late night in Wheaton on Saturday

Local time

4:26 AM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

50°F

Sterling, IL

73 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

1 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

2h 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 Moline, IL to Wheaton, IL covers 146.4 miles and takes about 2h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, I 88, John Deere Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 73.2 miles from Moline, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.89 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 146.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.2 miles (19th Street): Navigation decision point; at 141.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 141.8 miles (Warrenville Road): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Moline, IL to Wheaton, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.

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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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