How far is Edgewater, IL from Wheaton, IL?
The driving distance from Edgewater, IL to Wheaton, IL is about 38 miles (61.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edgewater and Wheaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgewater and Wheaton.
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Start on North Wayne Avenue
592 ft · 22 sec · North Wayne Avenue
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Turn right onto West Catalpa Avenue
1630 ft · 1 min · West Catalpa Avenue
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Turn left onto North Ashland Avenue
6.6 mi · 13 min · North Ashland Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on North Ashland Avenue
1946 ft · 49 sec · North Ashland Avenue
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Turn right onto West Ogden Avenue
2205 ft · 52 sec · West Ogden Avenue
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Turn right onto West Van Buren Street
1261 ft · 37 sec · West Van Buren Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 290 West: Eisenhower Expressway
797 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway
11.7 mi · 16 min · Eisenhower Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Highland Avenue
1330 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Highland Avenue
92 m · 9 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn slight left onto IL 56 West
1343 ft · 51 sec
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Turn straight onto Butterfield Road
1 km · 1 min · Butterfield Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 38: Roosevelt Road
2074 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 38: Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton
119 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto East Roosevelt Road
3.4 mi · 7 min · East Roosevelt Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2720 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Wesley Street
31 m · 3 sec · West Wesley Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Wesley Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Edgewater and Wheaton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Eisenhower Expressway
Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway
11.7 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Edgewater and Mostly Sunny near Wheaton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edgewater to Wheaton?
The road trip is about 38 miles (61.2 km) and usually takes 01h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Maywood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from Edgewater and 21.4 miles from Wheaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.17 one way or $12.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Edgewater and Mostly Sunny near Wheaton.
Stop Ideas Near Maywood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maywood.
La Grange Road
Summit
Chicago Union Station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edgewater and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 24.17 mi (38.9 km).
#1 Edgewater
Edgewater is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9833700, -87.6639500 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wheaton
The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.
| Population | 52,451 |
| Coordinates | 41.8661400, -88.1070100 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Wesley Street (-88.10701, 41.866123)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.61 | $6.17 | $12.35 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $7.76 | $15.53 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $8.83 | $17.67 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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