How far is Lake Forest, IL from Wheaton, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lake Forest and Wheaton is 30.37 miles (48.87 km).
Flight distance from Lake Forest, IL to Wheaton, IL is 30.37 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lake Forest, Illinois to Wheaton, Illinois is: 43.85 miles (70.58 km) by car.
Driving from Lake Forest to Wheaton will take approximately 00 hours 59 minutes.
#1 Lake Forest
City in Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 19379 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°15'31"N 87°50'26"W |
| Latitude | 42.2586300 |
| Longitude | -87.8406300 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wheaton
The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois. It is located in the western suburbs of Chicago. Wheaton is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Wheaton Historical Society and the Wheaton College campus.
| Population | 52451 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°51'58"N 88°6'25"W |
| Latitude | 41.8661400 |
| Longitude | -88.1070100 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Wheaton: West Wesley Street (-88.10701,41.866123)
Estimated Travel Time Between Lake Forest and Wheaton
The distance between Lake Forest and Wheaton is 71 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 47 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Lake Forest and Wheaton. The current time is 06:55:17.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 27 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 05 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 52 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 43 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 37 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 35 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 32 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.86 liters (1.55 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake Forest and Wheaton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake Forest to Wheaton is $5.58 (diesel $6.65).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $5.58 | $6.36 | $7.04 | $6.65 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lake Forest and Wheaton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
