How far is Forest Park, IL from Wheaton, IL?
The driving distance from Forest Park, IL to Wheaton, IL is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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 28m.
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A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in DuPage County, Illinois
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forest Park and Wheaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Park and Wheaton.
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Start on Madison Street
13 m · 7 sec · Madison Street
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Turn left onto Des Plaines Avenue
2198 ft · 1 min · Des Plaines Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 290 West: Eisenhower Expressway
925 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway
4.5 mi · 6 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 Forest 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.
Eisenhower Expressway
Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway
4.47 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Forest 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 Forest Park to Wheaton?
The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Oakbrook Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Forest Park and 10.1 miles from Wheaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Oakbrook Terrace
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forest Park and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 15.12 mi (24.33 km).
#1 Forest Park
Village in Illinois
| Population | 13,534 |
| Coordinates | 41.8794800, -87.8136700 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $3.97 | $7.94 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
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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