Origin
Wheaton, IL
Afternoon in Wheaton on Monday
Local time
2:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wheaton, IL to Mount Prospect, IL
Drive Time
38m
Distance
22 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
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6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
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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Mount Prospect, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wheaton, IL to Mount Prospect, IL covers 22 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Hale Street, West Seminary Avenue, College Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.34 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
11 miles from Wheaton, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 38m drive with frequent turns across 22 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Hale Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Wheaton, IL to Mount Prospect, IL is easy. At 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wheaton, IL to Mount Prospect, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Hale Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Seminary Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| College Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 355 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Hale Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton, IL and Mount Prospect, IL.
1
Start on West Wesley Street
335 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Wesley Street
2
Turn right onto North Hale Street
407 ft
·
20 sec
·
North Hale Street
3
Turn right onto West Seminary Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Seminary Avenue
4
Continue on College Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
College Avenue
5
Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
6
Turn left onto North Main Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
7
Turn right onto North Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Avenue
8
Turn left onto I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs
9
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
10
Merge slight left
4.6 mi
·
5 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road
12
Continue on East Frontage Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Frontage Road
13
Turn right onto Golf Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Golf Road
14
Continue on West Golf Road
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
West Golf Road
15
Turn left onto South Arlington Heights Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Arlington Heights Road
16
Turn right onto East Central Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Central Road
17
Turn slight right onto West Northwest Highway
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
West Northwest Highway
18
Turn sharp left onto South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Main Street
19
Turn left onto West Central Road
177 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Central Road
20
Turn right
52 ft
·
4 sec
21
Arrive at your 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 11 miles from Wheaton, IL, or about 19m into the drive.
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 22 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Prospect, 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 22 miles and 38m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11 mi from Wheaton, IL · 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
11 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11 miles from Wheaton, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mount Prospect, IL
The final approach into Mount Prospect, 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 Mount Prospect, 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
$3.34 one way
$6.68 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $3.68 | $7.37 |
| premium | $4.80 | $4.15 | $8.31 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Mount Prospect, IL
Afternoon in Mount Prospect on Monday
Local time
2:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
6 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
38m 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 Mount Prospect, IL covers 22 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Hale Street, West Seminary Avenue, College Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11 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 $3.34 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.
The drive from Wheaton, IL to Mount Prospect, IL is easy. At 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wheaton, IL to Mount Prospect, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wheaton, IL to Mount Prospect, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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