How far is Elmwood Park, IL from Wheaton, IL?
The driving distance from Elmwood Park, IL to Wheaton, IL is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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A city in DuPage County, Illinois.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmwood Park and Wheaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmwood Park and Wheaton.
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Start on the route
57 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto West Belden Avenue
53 m · 13 sec · West Belden Avenue
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Turn left onto North 73rd Avenue
661 ft · 34 sec · North 73rd Avenue
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Turn left onto West Fullerton Avenue
44 m · 6 sec · West Fullerton Avenue
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Turn right onto 73rd Avenue
110 m · 16 sec · 73rd Avenue
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Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
8.3 mi · 16 min · West Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto Lake Street
1465 ft · 32 sec · Lake Street
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Turn left onto IL 83 South
2987 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Robert Kingery Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Robert Kingery Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 64 West: Odeum Sports and Expo Center
56 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto North Avenue
3.6 mi · 7 min · North Avenue
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Continue on North Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on College Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · College Avenue
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Turn left onto North Washington Street
120 m · 13 sec · North Washington Street
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Turn right onto East Wesley Street
1587 ft · 46 sec · East 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 Elmwood Park 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.
West Grand Avenue
Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
8.29 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elmwood Park and Rain Showers near Wheaton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmwood Park to Wheaton?
The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Elmhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Elmwood Park and 14.6 miles from Wheaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.01 one way or $8.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elmwood Park and Rain Showers near Wheaton.
Stop Ideas Near Elmhurst
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmwood Park and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 15.78 mi (25.4 km).
#1 Elmwood Park
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 23,805 |
| Coordinates | 41.9211400, -87.8092300 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.67 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
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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