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

The driving distance from Lincoln Park, IL to Wheaton, IL is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
31.85 mi
01h 00m
Flight
23.93 mi
38.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.93 mi
Kilometers
38.51 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.85 mi
Kilometers
51.26 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheaton
Sun, Nov 8, 10:32 AM CST
Return by in Lincoln Park
Sun, Nov 8, 11:33 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln Park
2026-11-08T09:32
Arrive Wheaton
Sun, Nov 8, 10:32 AM CST
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CST

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

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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Lincoln Park
14.9 mi
00h 30m
To Wheaton
17 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Webster Avenue

    68 m · 14 sec · West Webster Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Halsted Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Halsted Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West North Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · West North Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Ashland Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Ashland Avenue

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on North Ashland Avenue

    1946 ft · 49 sec · North Ashland Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Ogden Avenue

    2205 ft · 52 sec · West Ogden Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Van Buren Street

    1261 ft · 37 sec · West Van Buren Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 290 West: Eisenhower Expressway

    797 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway

    11.7 mi · 16 min · Eisenhower Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Highland Avenue

    1330 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Highland Avenue

    92 m · 9 sec · Highland Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto IL 56 West

    1343 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Butterfield Road

    1 km · 1 min · Butterfield Road

  16. 16

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

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 38: Roosevelt Road

    2074 ft · 58 sec

  19. 19

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

    119 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Roosevelt Road

    3.4 mi · 7 min · East Roosevelt Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2720 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

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

    31 m · 3 sec · West Wesley Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Wesley Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eisenhower Expressway
11.7 mi · 37%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
6.25 mi · 20%
East Roosevelt Road
3.39 mi · 11%
North Ashland Avenue
2.07 mi · 6%
West North Avenue
1 mi · 3%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
0.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Eisenhower Expressway

Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway

11.7 mi · 00h 16m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
23.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellwood
00h 30m from Lincoln Park
Leave By
4:30 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lincoln Park and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Wheaton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lincoln Park to Wheaton?

The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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 14.9 miles from Lincoln Park and 17 miles from Wheaton.

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

The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:30 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lincoln Park and Patchy Fog then 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 Lincoln Park and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 23.93 mi (38.51 km).

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#1 Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.9217000, -87.6478300
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Wheaton

#2 Wheaton

The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population52,451
Coordinates41.8661400, -88.1070100
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: West Webster Avenue (-87.647833, 41.921826)
End: West Wesley Street (-88.10701, 41.866123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.25 L · about $5.11
Round trip
$10.22
2.24 gal · 8.5 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.56 $5.11 $10.22
Mid-grade $5.19 $5.81 $11.62
Premium $5.75 $6.44 $12.88
Diesel $6.56 $7.35 $14.70

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincoln Park and Wheaton. The current time is 09:32:49.

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.