How far is Irving Park, IL from Wheaton, IL?

The driving distance from Irving Park, IL to Wheaton, IL is about 36 miles (57.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20 miles (32.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.95 mi
00h 54m
Flight
19.98 mi
32.16 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.98 mi
Kilometers
32.16 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.95 mi
Kilometers
57.86 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheaton
Fri, Nov 6, 3:35 PM CST
Return by in Irving Park
Fri, Nov 6, 4:29 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irving Park
2026-11-06T14:40
Arrive Wheaton
Fri, Nov 6, 3:35 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Irving Park
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Bellwood
IL

Village in United States of America

From Irving Park
14.3 mi
00h 27m
To Wheaton
21.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
15 mph NNW
Destination
47°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Irving Park and Wheaton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Irving Park and Wheaton.

  1. 1

    Start on West Irving Park Road

    1085 ft · 23 sec · West Irving Park Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto North Avondale Avenue

    1681 ft · 50 sec · North Avondale Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Pulaski Road

    2 mi · 4 min · North Pulaski Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue

    52 m · 10 sec · West Belden Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Pulaski Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · North Pulaski Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Madison Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Madison Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Cicero Avenue

    3115 ft · 1 min · North Cicero Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Flournoy Street

    86 m · 6 sec · West Flournoy Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 290 West

    811 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Eisenhower Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Highland Avenue

    1330 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Highland Avenue

    92 m · 9 sec · Highland Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto IL 56 West

    1343 ft · 51 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Butterfield Road

    1 km · 1 min · Butterfield Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs

    1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 38: Roosevelt Road

    2074 ft · 58 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 38: Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton

    119 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Roosevelt Road

    3.4 mi · 7 min · East Roosevelt Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2720 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Wesley Street

    31 m · 3 sec · West Wesley Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Wesley Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Irving Park and Wheaton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eisenhower Expressway
8.08 mi · 22%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
6.25 mi · 17%
North Pulaski Road
4.85 mi · 13%
East Roosevelt Road
3.39 mi · 9%
West Madison Street
1.01 mi · 3%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
0.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Eisenhower Expressway

Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway

8.08 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
20 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellwood
00h 27m from Irving Park
Leave By
4:40 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Irving Park 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 Irving Park to Wheaton?

The road trip is about 36 miles (57.9 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Bellwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Irving Park and 21.6 miles from Wheaton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 20 miles (32.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 4:40 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.85 one way or $11.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Irving Park and Mostly Sunny near Wheaton.

Stop Ideas Near Bellwood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bellwood, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellwood.

RAIL

La Grange Road

7 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

11 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

20 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Glenview station

22 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irving Park and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 19.98 mi (32.16 km).

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#1 Irving Park

Irving Park is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.9533600, -87.7364500
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Wheaton

#2 Wheaton

The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population52,451
Coordinates41.8661400, -88.1070100
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: West Irving Park Road (-87.736455, 41.953556)
End: West Wesley Street (-88.10701, 41.866123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.8 L · about $5.85
Round trip
$11.70
2.54 gal · 9.6 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.61 $5.85 $11.70
Mid-grade $5.24 $6.65 $13.31
Premium $5.79 $7.36 $14.72
Diesel $6.59 $8.37 $16.74

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Irving Park and Wheaton. The current time is 14:40:34.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.