How far is Melrose Park, IL from Wheaton, IL?
The driving distance from Melrose Park, IL to Wheaton, IL is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Melrose Park and Wheaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Melrose Park and Wheaton.
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Start on Division Street
2062 ft · 2 min · Division Street
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Turn left onto North 25th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North 25th Avenue
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Turn right onto Saint Charles Road
7.6 mi · 14 min · Saint Charles Road
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Turn right onto North Grace Street
70 m · 14 sec · North Grace Street
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Turn left onto East Saint Charles Road
1 mi · 2 min · East Saint Charles Road
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Turn left onto Crescent Boulevard
1.7 mi · 4 min · Crescent Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Crescent Boulevard
25 m · 3 sec · Crescent Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Crescent Boulevard
1446 ft · 43 sec · Crescent Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Park Boulevard
105 m · 20 sec · North Park Boulevard
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1.5 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 Melrose 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.
Saint Charles Road
Turn right onto Saint Charles Road
7.57 mi · 00h 14m
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 Melrose 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 Melrose Park to Wheaton?
The road trip is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Villa Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Melrose Park and 14.3 miles from Wheaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.55 one way or $7.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Melrose Park and Rain Showers near Wheaton.
Stop Ideas Near Villa Park
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 Villa Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Melrose Park and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 13.09 mi (21.07 km).
#1 Melrose Park
Village in Cook County, Illenois, United States of America
| Population | 24,406 |
| Coordinates | 41.9005900, -87.8567300 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| 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: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.55 | $7.09 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $4.44 | $8.87 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $4.99 | $9.99 |
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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