How far is Grant Park, IL from Wheaton, IL?
The driving distance from Grant Park, IL to Wheaton, IL is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
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 United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grant Park and Wheaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grant Park and Wheaton.
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Start on Maple Street
8 m · 7 sec · Maple Street
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Turn left onto West Taylor Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Taylor Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road East 1241 North
3.9 mi · 6 min · County Road East 1241 North
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Turn sharp left onto East 12000N Road
1037 ft · 16 sec · East 12000N Road
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Continue on West County Line Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · West County Line Road
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Turn right onto South Will Center Road
8.5 mi · 12 min · South Will Center Road
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Turn left onto West Court Street
1 mi · 3 min · West Court Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Egyptian Trail
9 m · 1 sec · South Egyptian Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto South Egyptian Trail
1984 ft · 1 min · South Egyptian Trail
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Turn left onto West Monee Manhattan Road
2778 ft · 1 min · West Monee Manhattan Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 57 North: Chicago
1487 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Lincoln Highway
1569 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Lincoln Highway
87 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
2.6 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Harlem Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · Harlem Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Joliet
1685 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Tollway
24.2 mi · 28 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 Grant 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.
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Continue on Veterans Memorial Tollway
24.2 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grant 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 Grant Park to Wheaton?
The road trip is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Orland Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Grant Park and 34.4 miles from Wheaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.43 one way or $22.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Grant Park and Rain Showers near Wheaton.
Stop Ideas Near Orland Hills
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 Orland Hills.
Homewood
Joliet Transportation Center
Summit
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grant Park and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 49.32 mi (79.37 km).
#1 Grant Park
Village in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,231 |
| Coordinates | 41.2411400, -87.6461500 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| 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: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $11.43 | $22.86 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $12.97 | $25.93 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $14.30 | $28.60 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $16.10 | $32.20 |
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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