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

The driving distance from Morgan Park, IL to Wheaton, IL is about 40 miles (64.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
40.03 mi
00h 51m
Flight
25.73 mi
41.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.73 mi
Kilometers
41.41 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.03 mi
Kilometers
64.42 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheaton
Tue, Nov 10, 9:43 AM CST
Return by in Morgan Park
Tue, Nov 10, 10:35 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morgan Park
2026-11-10T08:52
Arrive Wheaton
Tue, Nov 10, 9:43 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:46 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morgan 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
Indian Head Park
IL

Village in United States of America

From Morgan Park
17.3 mi
00h 25m
To Wheaton
22.8 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    57 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Hermosa Avenue

    54 m · 17 sec · South Hermosa Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Monterey Avenue

    961 ft · 21 sec · West Monterey Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on West 111th Street

    3.6 mi · 7 min · West 111th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue

    2630 ft · 48 sec · South Cicero Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Cicero Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cicero Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 North: West Suburbs

    861 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 294 North: West Suburbs

    1940 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    17 mi · 21 min · Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 38 West: Roosevelt Road

    1521 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Roosevelt Road

    9.7 mi · 19 min · Roosevelt Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2720 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

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

    31 m · 3 sec · West Wesley Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Wesley Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morgan 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
17.9 mi · 45%
Roosevelt Road
9.7 mi · 24%
West 111th Street
3.58 mi · 9%
Cicero Avenue
1.21 mi · 3%
I 294 North
0.53 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

17 mi · 00h 21m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
25.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian Head Park
00h 25m from Morgan Park
Leave By
4:46 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Morgan Park and Sunny near Wheaton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40 miles (64.4 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Indian Head Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Morgan Park and 22.8 miles from Wheaton.

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

The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.34 one way or $12.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Morgan Park and Sunny near Wheaton.

Stop Ideas Near Indian Head Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Indian Head Park, 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 Indian Head Park.

RAIL

La Grange Road

6 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Naperville

20 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

25 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morgan Park and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 25.73 mi (41.41 km).

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#1 Morgan Park

Morgan Park is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.6903100, -87.6667200
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Wheaton

#2 Wheaton

The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population52,451
Coordinates41.8661400, -88.1070100
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.666729, 41.690294)
End: West Wesley Street (-88.10701, 41.866123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.35 L · about $6.34
Round trip
$12.68
2.82 gal · 10.7 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.50 $6.34 $12.68
Mid-grade $5.12 $7.22 $14.43
Premium $5.68 $8.00 $16.01
Diesel $6.52 $9.19 $18.39

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 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Morgan Park and Wheaton. The current time is 08:52:16.

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.