How far is Melrose Park, IL from Wheeling, IL?
The driving distance from Melrose Park, IL to Wheeling, IL is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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 35m.
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.
The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Melrose Park and Wheeling.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Melrose Park and Wheeling.
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Start on Division Street
2062 ft · 2 min · Division Street
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Turn right onto North 25th Avenue
3.9 mi · 9 min · North 25th Avenue
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Turn left onto Irving Park Road
1843 ft · 45 sec · Irving Park Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
1735 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
9.9 mi · 12 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Willow Road
644 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Willow Road
1244 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Willow Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Willow Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45, IL 21: Milwaukee Avenue
2020 ft · 58 sec
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Turn right onto South Milwaukee Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn left onto East Dundee Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Dundee Road
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Turn uturn onto West Dundee Road
35 m · 3 sec · West Dundee Road
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
10 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Melrose Park and Wheeling.
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.
Tri-State Tollway
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
9.92 mi · 00h 12m
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 Wheeling.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Melrose Park to Wheeling?
The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Des Plaines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from Melrose Park and 14.7 miles from Wheeling.
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 7.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.06 one way or $8.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Melrose Park and Rain Showers near Wheeling.
Stop Ideas Near Des Plaines
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 Des Plaines.
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La Grange Road
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Melrose Park and Wheeling. Straight-line distance: 16.9 mi (27.19 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 Wheeling
City in West Virginia
| Population | 38,958 |
| Coordinates | 42.1391900, -87.9289600 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Railroad Avenue (-87.929007, 42.139177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $4.60 | $9.21 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $5.72 | $11.43 |
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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