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Distance from Winnetka to Wheaton

Driving Distance
38.8 mi 62.4 km
Flying Distance
25.4 mi 40.8 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Winnetka, Illinois to Wheaton, Illinois is 38.8 mi (62.4 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 25.4 mi (40.8 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 3 min

The estimated travel time by road is 53 minutes

Traveling secondary roads, moderate in a southwest direction. Average speeds around 37 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Winnetka
Place Winnetka
State/Province Illinois
Country US
Latitude 42.108083
Longitude -87.735895
GPS 42.108083° N, 87.735895° W
Local Time 9:15 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

Wheaton
Place Wheaton
State/Province Illinois
Country US
Latitude 41.86614
Longitude -88.107013
GPS 41.86614° N, 88.107013° W
Local Time 9:15 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Winnetka, Illinois to Wheaton, Illinois covers 38.8 mi (62.4 km) in a southwest direction. This secondary roads, moderate route typically takes 53 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (35.6-40.7 miles / 57-66 km).

The route features scenic views, toll sections. with average speeds around 37 mph (60 km/h).

Available Routes

I-294 S
38.8 mi 53 minutes
Shortest Fastest Tolls
I-294 S and I-355 S
40.7 mi 54 minutes
Tolls
W Palatine Rd
35.6 mi 1 hour

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.