Origin
Olympia Fields, IL
Night in Olympia Fields on Thursday
Local time
10:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Olympia Fields, IL to Wheaton, IL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
46.5 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Olympia Fields, IL
Willian Justen de Vasconcellos
Wheaton, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Olympia Fields, IL to Wheaton, IL covers 46.5 miles and takes about 1h 5m 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, I 80, Vollmer Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 46.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m 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 1h 5m drive with frequent turns across 46.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 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 24.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near CH B66 / Vollmer Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 1 miles (CH B66 / Vollmer Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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CH B66 / Vollmer Road
Turn left onto CH B66 / Vollmer Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
17.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 140
Toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford
7
42.1 mi into trip
|
~54m 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
42.5 mi into trip
|
~55m 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
46 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m 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 Olympia Fields, IL to Wheaton, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Glen Ellyn along the way.
Glen Ellyn
42.5 mi in
|
~55m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 24.2 mi | 28m |
| I 80 | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| Vollmer Road | 6 mi | 10m |
| East Roosevelt Road | 3.4 mi | 7m |
| Harlem Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Western Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Wesley Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Tollway
— 24.2 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olympia Fields, IL and Wheaton, IL.
1
Start on West 207th Street
49 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 207th Street
2
Turn right onto Western Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Western Avenue
3
Turn left onto CH B66
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Vollmer Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Turn right onto IL 43
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Harlem Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 80 West: Joliet
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 80
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 140
Toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 355
24 mi
·
28 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 24
Toward IL 38: Roosevelt Road
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
389 ft
·
11 sec
Toward IL 38: Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto IL 38
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
East Roosevelt Road
12
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
13
At end of road, turn left onto West Wesley Street
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Wesley Street
14
Arrive at destination
West Wesley Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.3 mi from Olympia Fields, IL · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.3 miles from Olympia Fields, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.27 one way
$14.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.98 | $15.96 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.95 | $17.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.27 | $20.53 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.69
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(24.2 mi)
$1.69
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.88 | $2.23 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.51 | $2.98 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Night in Wheaton on Thursday
Local time
10:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
67°F
Woodridge, IL
23 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 5m 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 Olympia Fields, IL to Wheaton, IL covers 46.5 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Tollway, I 80, Vollmer Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.3 miles from Olympia Fields, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.27 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 46.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 1 miles (CH B66 / Vollmer Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Olympia Fields, 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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