How far is Harwood Heights, IL from Wheaton, IL?
The driving distance from Harwood Heights, IL to Wheaton, IL is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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 40m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in DuPage County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harwood Heights and Wheaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harwood Heights and Wheaton.
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Start on West Lawrence Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · West Lawrence Avenue
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Continue on Lawrence Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lawrence Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mannheim Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Mannheim Road
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Turn right onto Irving Park Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Irving Park Road
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Turn right onto Spruce Avenue
638 ft · 15 sec · Spruce Avenue
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Turn right onto Brookwood Street
147 m · 10 sec · Brookwood Street
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Continue on Kingery Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Kingery Highway
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Continue on Robert Kingery Highway
1.9 mi · 3 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 Harwood Heights 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.
Irving Park Road
Turn right onto Irving Park Road
4.43 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Harwood Heights 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 Harwood Heights to Wheaton?
The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Addison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Harwood Heights and 16.2 miles from Wheaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.48 one way or $8.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Harwood Heights and Rain Showers near Wheaton.
Stop Ideas Near Addison
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 Harwood Heights and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 16.91 mi (27.21 km).
#1 Harwood Heights
Village in United States of America
| Population | 8,236 |
| Coordinates | 41.9672500, -87.8075600 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| 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: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $5.60 | $11.21 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $6.31 | $12.62 |
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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