Origin
Wheaton, IL
Night in Wheaton on Tuesday
Local time
10:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wheaton, IL to Greenwood, IL
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
45.6 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
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6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wheaton, IL
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Greenwood, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wheaton, IL to Greenwood, IL covers 45.6 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Algonquin Road, North Gary Avenue, New Sutton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.8 miles on Algonquin Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.13 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
22.8 miles from Wheaton, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 19m drive with frequent turns across 45.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Algonquin Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.8 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 7.9 miles in near US 20 / Lake Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 45.6 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 7.9 miles (US 20 / Lake Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.8 miles (IL 62; IL 68 / Dundee Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
7.9 mi into trip
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~17m in
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US 20 / Lake Street
Turn left onto US 20 / Lake Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
13.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward IL 59: Barrington, West Chicago
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IL 59: Barrington, West Chicago
7
20.8 mi into trip
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~37m in
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IL 62; IL 68 / Dundee Road
Turn sharp left onto IL 62; IL 68 / Dundee Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
28.9 mi into trip
|
~51m in
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V32 / Pyott Road
Turn right onto V32 / Pyott Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
32.7 mi into trip
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~57m in
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US 14 / Northwest Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 14 / Northwest Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left 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 Wheaton, IL to Greenwood, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Chicago along the way.
Chicago
13.1 mi in
|
~24m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Algonquin Road | 7.8 mi | 13m |
| North Gary Avenue | 7 mi | 15m |
| New Sutton Road | 6 mi | 9m |
| Greenwood Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| West Lake Street | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Pyott Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| South Country Club Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| South Fleming Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Algonquin Road
— 7.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton, IL and Greenwood, IL.
1
Start on West Wesley Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Wesley Street
2
Turn right onto North West Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North West Street
3
Turn left onto West Harrison Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Harrison Avenue
4
Continue on North Gary Avenue
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North Gary Avenue
5
Continue on North Gary Avenue
4.7 mi
·
10 min
·
North Gary Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto US 20
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Street
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 20
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Street
8
Continue on US 20
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Lake Street
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward IL 59: Barrington, West Chicago
10
Turn left onto IL 59
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Sutton Road
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on IL 59
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
New Sutton Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn sharp left onto IL 62; IL 68
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Dundee Road
Use the left lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto IL 62
7.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Algonquin Road
14
Turn right onto V32
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Pyott Road
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto V33
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Virginia Road
Use the left / right lanes.
16
At end of road, turn left onto US 14
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Northwest Highway
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on US 14
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Virginia Street
18
Turn right onto A38
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Ridgefield Road
19
Turn right onto V25
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Market Street
20
Turn left onto V25
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South Country Club Road
21
Turn right onto V25
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Fleming Road
22
At end of road, turn right onto IL 120
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Greenwood Road
23
Turn left
53 ft
·
3 sec
24
Arrive at destination
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 22.8 miles from Wheaton, IL, or about 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.8 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 45.6 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.8 miles or 40m 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 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenwood, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Wheaton, 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 Wheaton, IL
This is one driving day of about 45.6 miles and 1h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wheaton, 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 Algonquin Road for about 7.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.8 mi from Wheaton, IL · 40m 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
Arriving in Greenwood, IL
The final approach into Greenwood, 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 Greenwood, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.13 one way
$14.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.83 | $15.65 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.78 | $17.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 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 | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.38 | $2.92 |
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
Greenwood, IL
Night in Greenwood on Tuesday
Local time
10:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°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
3 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
1h 19m 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 Wheaton, IL to Greenwood, IL covers 45.6 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Algonquin Road, North Gary Avenue, New Sutton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.8 miles from Wheaton, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.13 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 15 significant decision points across 45.6 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 7.9 miles (US 20 / Lake Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.8 miles (IL 62; IL 68 / Dundee Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Wheaton, IL to Greenwood, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Chicago along the way.
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