How far is it from McHenry, IL, to Wheaton, IL, ?

The distance between McHenry, IL, and Wheaton, IL, is 49 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from McHenry, IL, to Wheaton, IL, ?

The drive from McHenry, IL, to Wheaton, IL, takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.

What is the best route from McHenry, IL, to Wheaton, IL, ?

The fastest route from McHenry, IL, to Wheaton, IL, covers 49 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.

Which direction is Wheaton, IL from McHenry, IL?

Wheaton, IL lies roughly to the south of McHenry, IL.

Which roads does the route from McHenry, IL to Wheaton, IL follow?

The drive from McHenry, IL to Wheaton, IL mainly follows US 12.

Which towns do you pass between McHenry, IL and Wheaton, IL?

Towns on the route from McHenry, IL to Wheaton, IL include Fox Lake, Mundelein, Vernon Hills, Elmhurst, Willowbrook.

Are there charging stations between McHenry, IL and Wheaton, IL?

Yes. You can charge along the route from McHenry, IL to Wheaton, IL, including Baker Hill (350 kW); BofA Lake Zurich Commons IL4-844 (Lake Zurich, IL) (350 kW); Chase Bank - 2122 W 22nd St (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 308.

McHenry, IL Wheaton, IL

Distance: 49 miDuration: 1 h 15 min

Driving from McHenry, IL to Wheaton, IL takes about 1 h 15 min via US 12; IL 59. The distance is 49 mi. The straight-line distance is 35 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Holiday Hills, IL, Mundelein, IL, Inverness, IL, Addison, IL, Lombard, IL. Driving directions

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Driving directions22 · 49 mi

1 Depart onto West Oakwood Drive 1 mi
2 Turn right onto Royal Drive 1 mi
3 Turn left onto West Crystal Lake Road 1 mi
4 Turn right onto West Elm Street 4 mi
5 Continue straight onto Rand Road 2 mi
6 Continue straight onto West Belvidere Road 2 mi
7 Turn right 1 mi
8 Continue straight 1 mi
9 Continue straight 2 mi
10 Continue straight 2 mi
11 Continue straight 15 mi
12 Take ramp right 1 mi
13 Merge slightly left 5 mi

14 Keep slightly left 7 mi
15 Keep slightly left 8 mi
16 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
17 Keep slightly right 1 mi
18 Turn straight onto East Roosevelt Road 4 mi
19 Turn left onto South Naperville Road 1 mi
20 Turn right onto East Elm Street 1 mi
21 Turn right onto South Hale Street 1 mi
22 Arrive right onto Arbor Avenue

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The return trip from Wheaton, IL to McHenry, IL covers roughly the same distance, 49 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

308 chargers

Baker HillCCS, CHAdeMO · 880 Roosevelt Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL, 60137350 kW
BofA Lake Zurich Commons IL4-844 (Lake Zurich, IL)CCS, CHAdeMO · 790 W MAIN ST, Lake Zurich, IL, 60047350 kW
Chase Bank - 2122 W 22nd StCCS, CHAdeMO · 2122 W 22nd St, Oak Brook, IL, 60523350 kW
Chase Bank - 4653 W Higgins RoadCCS · 4653 W Higgins Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL, 60192350 kW
Colony SquareCCS, CHAdeMO · 2300 S Elmhurst Rd # 2364, Mt Prospect, IL, 60056350 kW

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Wheaton, IL → Sycamore, IL34 mi · 1 h Wheaton, IL → Wonder Lake, IL54 mi · 1 h 25 min Wheaton, IL → Clarendon Hills, IL14 mi · 30 min Wheaton, IL → Oak Park, IL19 mi · 40 min Wheaton, IL → Northlake, IL15 mi · 35 min Wheaton, IL → Arlington Heights, IL25 mi · 40 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated August 3, 2026.

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How far is it from McHenry, IL, {fromState} to Wheaton, IL, {toState}?: The distance between McHenry, IL, {fromState} and Wheaton, IL, {toState} is 49 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from McHenry, IL, {fromState} to Wheaton, IL, {toState}?: The drive from McHenry, IL, {fromState} to Wheaton, IL, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from McHenry, IL, {fromState} to Wheaton, IL, {toState}?: The fastest route from McHenry, IL, {fromState} to Wheaton, IL, {toState} covers 49 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.
Which direction is Wheaton, IL from McHenry, IL?: Wheaton, IL lies roughly to the south of McHenry, IL.
Which roads does the route from McHenry, IL to Wheaton, IL follow?: The drive from McHenry, IL to Wheaton, IL mainly follows US 12.
Which towns do you pass between McHenry, IL and Wheaton, IL?: Towns on the route from McHenry, IL to Wheaton, IL include Fox Lake, Mundelein, Vernon Hills, Elmhurst, Willowbrook.
Are there charging stations between McHenry, IL and Wheaton, IL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from McHenry, IL to Wheaton, IL, including Baker Hill (350 kW); BofA Lake Zurich Commons IL4-844 (Lake Zurich, IL) (350 kW); Chase Bank - 2122 W 22nd St (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 308.

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