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

The distance between Wheaton, IL, and Braidwood, IL, is 46 mi by road.

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

The drive from Wheaton, IL, to Braidwood, IL, takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Wheaton, IL, to Braidwood, IL, covers 46 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.

Which direction is Braidwood, IL from Wheaton, IL?

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

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

The drive from Wheaton, IL to Braidwood, IL mainly follows I 55.

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

Towns on the route from Wheaton, IL to Braidwood, IL include Downers Grove, Lisle, Naperville, Bolingbrook, Joliet.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Wheaton, IL to Braidwood, IL, including Baker Hill (350 kW); Caton Crossing (350 kW); Chase Bank - 2122 W 22nd St (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 178.

Wheaton, IL Braidwood, IL

Distance: 46 miDuration: 1 h 10 min

Driving from Wheaton, IL to Braidwood, IL takes about 1 h 10 min via I 55. The distance is 46 mi. The straight-line distance is 41 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Warrenville, IL, Naperville, IL, Crest Hill, IL, Joliet, IL. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 46 mi

1 Depart left onto Arbor Avenue 29 yd
2 Continue slightly right onto South Hale Street 1 mi
3 Turn left onto West Elm Street 1 mi
4 Turn right onto South Naperville Road 5 mi
5 Continue straight onto Naper Boulevard 4 mi
6 Turn right onto Hobson Road 1 mi
7 At end of road, turn left onto South Washington Street 3 mi
8 Turn right onto Washington Street 1 mi

9 Continue straight onto Weber Road 4 mi
10 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
11 Merge slightly left 28 mi
12 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
13 Turn left onto West Coal City Road 1 mi
14 Turn right onto North Division Street 2 mi
15 Turn left onto West 2nd Street 1 mi
16 Arrive left onto West 2nd Street

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The return trip from Braidwood, IL to Wheaton, IL covers roughly the same distance, 46 mi.

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Charging points along the way

178 chargers

Baker HillCCS, CHAdeMO · 880 Roosevelt Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL, 60137350 kW
Caton CrossingCCS · 2300 S Route 59, Plainfield, IL, 60586350 kW
Chase Bank - 2122 W 22nd StCCS, CHAdeMO · 2122 W 22nd St, Oak Brook, IL, 60523350 kW
IKEA Store 170 (Bolingbrook, IL)CCS · 750 E Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, 60440350 kW
Meijer Bloomingdale (Bloomingdale, IL)CCS, CHAdeMO · 130 S Gary Ave, Bloomingdale, IL, 60108350 kW

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Braidwood, IL → Mazon, IL18 mi · 30 min Braidwood, IL → Bradley, IL28 mi · 50 min Braidwood, IL → Flossmoor, IL42 mi · 1 h 5 min Braidwood, IL → Braceville, IL4 mi · 10 min Braidwood, IL → Coal City, IL7 mi · 15 min Braidwood, IL → Carbon Hill, IL7 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated August 5, 2026.

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How far is it from Wheaton, IL, {fromState} to Braidwood, IL, {toState}?: The distance between Wheaton, IL, {fromState} and Braidwood, IL, {toState} is 46 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton, IL, {fromState} to Braidwood, IL, {toState}?: The drive from Wheaton, IL, {fromState} to Braidwood, IL, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Wheaton, IL, {fromState} to Braidwood, IL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Wheaton, IL, {fromState} to Braidwood, IL, {toState} covers 46 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.
Which direction is Braidwood, IL from Wheaton, IL?: Braidwood, IL lies roughly to the south of Wheaton, IL.
Which roads does the route from Wheaton, IL to Braidwood, IL follow?: The drive from Wheaton, IL to Braidwood, IL mainly follows I 55.
Which towns do you pass between Wheaton, IL and Braidwood, IL?: Towns on the route from Wheaton, IL to Braidwood, IL include Downers Grove, Lisle, Naperville, Bolingbrook, Joliet.
Are there charging stations between Wheaton, IL and Braidwood, IL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Wheaton, IL to Braidwood, IL, including Baker Hill (350 kW); Caton Crossing (350 kW); Chase Bank - 2122 W 22nd St (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 178.

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