Origin
Wheaton, IL
Morning in Wheaton on Saturday
Local time
8:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wheaton, IL to Hinsdale, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
13.3 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m
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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Hinsdale, IL
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Trip Overview
Wheaton, IL to Hinsdale, IL is 13.3 miles and takes about 28m via East Roosevelt Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Illinois, making it a convenient local excursion. Expect a drive characterized by frequent turns rather than long, open stretches. With a recommended duration of just one day, this route is ideal for a quick outing or a segment of a larger journey, offering minimal time commitment and low fuel expenditure.
About the Cities
Arriving in Hinsdale, IL
Full guide →Hinsdale is a village in Chicagoland.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 13.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m 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
This route is a turn-heavy local drive, featuring no highway travel at all. You'll navigate using surface streets like East Roosevelt Road, 31st Street, and Oak Brook Road. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 3.2 miles along East Roosevelt Road. Given the 0% highway share and the nature of local roads, be prepared for frequent intersections, traffic lights, and potential slowdowns as you make your way through suburban Illinois.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Roosevelt Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.2 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 0.2 miles in near West Front Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 13.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West Front Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Front Street
Turn left onto West Front Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
5.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward IL 56, I 88 Toll: Chicago, Aurora, Butterfield Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 20-22
Toward IL 56, I 88 Toll: Chicago, Aurora, Butte...
8
5.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward IL 56: Butterfield Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 22
Toward IL 56: Butterfield Road
7
7.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right 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 Hinsdale, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Aurora along the way.
Aurora
5.5 mi in
|
~11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Roosevelt Road | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| 31st Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Oak Brook Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Kingery Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Monroe Street | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| Butterfield Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Ogden Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
East Roosevelt Road
— 3.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton, IL and Hinsdale, IL.
1
Start on West Wesley Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Wesley Street
2
Turn left onto North Wheaton Avenue
467 ft
·
28 sec
·
North Wheaton Avenue
3
Turn left onto West Front Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Front Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto IL 38
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
East Roosevelt Road
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 355 South: Joliet
7
Merge onto I 355
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 20-22
Toward IL 56, I 88 Toll: Chicago, Aurora, Butterfield Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 22
Toward IL 56: Butterfield Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto IL 56
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Butterfield Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Use the right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
171 ft
·
8 sec
Use the right lane.
13
Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Highland Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto 31st Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
31st Street
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on Oak Brook Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Brook Road
16
Continue on 31st Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
31st Street
17
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward IL 83 South
Use the right lane.
18
Merge onto IL 83
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Kingery Highway
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward US 34: Ogden Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn left onto US 34
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Ogden Avenue
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto North Monroe Street
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Monroe Street
22
At end of road, turn left onto West Hinsdale Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Hinsdale Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
West Hinsdale Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.08 one way
$4.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.28 | $4.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.07
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(0.9 mi)
$0.07
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Hinsdale, IL
Morning in Hinsdale on Saturday
Local time
8:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°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
2 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
28m 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 Hinsdale, IL covers 13.3 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Roosevelt Road, 31st Street, Oak Brook Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.6 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 $2.08 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 short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 13.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West Front Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Wheaton, IL to Hinsdale, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Aurora along the way.
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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