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Trip from Riverdale, IL to Wheaton, IL

Data updated 1 hour ago

Drive Time

57m

Distance

36.6 mi

59 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 53m ★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m

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

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village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Riverdale, 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 Riverdale, IL to Wheaton, IL covers 36.6 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Tri-State Tollway, Roosevelt Road, East 147th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.7 miles on Tri-State Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.72 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

18.3 miles from Riverdale, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 36.6 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.
Tri-State Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.7 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 0.5 miles in near IL 1 / Halsted Street.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 36.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (IL 1 / Halsted Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 25.2 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

5
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | IL 1 / Halsted Street

At end of road, turn left onto IL 1 / Halsted Street

Navigation decision point

6
3.8 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the ramp toward I 294 North: Wisconsin

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 8 Toward I 294 North: Wisconsin
6
25.2 mi into trip | ~34m in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
26.1 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit toward IL 38 West: Roosevelt Road

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

Use the right lane. Exit 30B Toward IL 38 West: Roosevelt Road
6
36.1 mi into trip | ~55m in | South Main Street

Turn right onto South Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Tri-State Tollway 21.7 mi 26m
Roosevelt Road 9.7 mi 19m
East 147th Street 2.6 mi 5m
Halsted Street 0.7 mi 1m
South Main Street 0.5 mi 1m
West 144th Street 0.5 mi 1m
West Wesley Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Tri-State Tollway — 21.7 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West 144th Street

37 ft · 6 sec · West 144th Street
2

Continue on West 144th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · West 144th Street
Use the left lane.
3

At end of road, turn left onto IL 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Halsted Street
4

Turn right onto IL 83

2.6 mi · 5 min · East 147th Street
5

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 8 Toward I 294 North: Wisconsin Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Merge onto I 294

21 mi · 25 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

0.9 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 30B Toward IL 38 West: Roosevelt Road Use the right lane.
9

Merge onto IL 38

9.7 mi · 19 min · Roosevelt Road
Use the right lane.
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

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 18.3 miles from Riverdale, IL, or about 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.7 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 36.6 miles or 57m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 18.3 miles or 26m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 46m

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 Riverdale, 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 Riverdale, IL

This is one driving day of about 36.6 miles and 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Riverdale, 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 Tri-State Tollway for about 21.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.3 mi from Riverdale, IL · 26m into the drive

city in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Berwyn, IL

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.

Popular next leg

Berwyn, IL to Wheaton, IL

18.3 mi · 34m

Pacing Suggestions

Naperville, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Berwyn, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Riverdale, 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

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...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour Free
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

$5.72 one way

$11.44 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $6.28 $12.57
premium $4.89 $7.04 $14.09
diesel $5.61 $8.08 $16.16

Estimated Tolls: $1.30

Tri-state Tollway (21.7 mi) $1.30

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

$6

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11 0 $3.84 $1.76
Efficient EV 9.2 0 $3.20 $1.46
EV Truck/SUV 14.6 0 $5.12 $2.34

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Riverdale, IL

Evening in Riverdale on Tuesday

Local time

7:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wheaton, IL

Evening in Wheaton on Tuesday

Local time

7:46 PM

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

28 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

57m 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 Riverdale, IL to Wheaton, IL covers 36.6 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tri-State Tollway, Roosevelt Road, East 147th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.3 miles from Riverdale, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.72 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 is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 36.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (IL 1 / Halsted Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 25.2 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Riverdale, IL to Wheaton, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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