How far is Palos Park, IL from Wheaton, IL?
The driving distance from Palos Park, IL to Wheaton, IL is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palos Park and Wheaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palos Park and Wheaton.
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Start on South 86th Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · South 86th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Calumet Sag Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Calumet Sag Road
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Turn right onto Archer Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Archer Avenue
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Continue on IL 83
1.6 km · 2 min · IL 83
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Continue on Kingery Highway
8.2 mi · 11 min · Kingery Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Oak Brook Road, 31st Street
1683 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
49 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto 31st Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 31st Street
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Continue on Oak Brook Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Brook Road
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Continue on 31st Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 31st Street
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Turn right onto Highland Avenue
1573 ft · 43 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn slight left onto IL 56 West
1343 ft · 51 sec
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Turn straight onto Butterfield Road
1 km · 1 min · Butterfield Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 38: Roosevelt Road
2074 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 38: Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton
119 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto East Roosevelt Road
3.4 mi · 7 min · East Roosevelt Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2720 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Wesley Street
31 m · 3 sec · West 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 Palos 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.
Kingery Highway
Continue on Kingery Highway
8.18 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Palos Park and Partly Sunny near Wheaton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palos Park to Wheaton?
The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Clarendon Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Palos Park and 17.1 miles from Wheaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.03 one way or $8.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Palos Park and Partly Sunny near Wheaton.
Stop Ideas Near Clarendon Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palos Park and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 19.8 mi (31.87 km).
#1 Palos Park
Village in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 4,718 |
| Coordinates | 41.6672500, -87.8303300 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| 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: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.77 | $4.03 | $8.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.68 | $11.35 |
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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