How far is Portage Park, IL from Wheaton, IL?
The driving distance from Portage Park, IL to Wheaton, IL is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in DuPage County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portage Park and Wheaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portage Park and Wheaton.
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Start on West Hutchinson Street
570 ft · 26 sec · West Hutchinson Street
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Turn right onto North Central Avenue
1001 ft · 28 sec · North Central Avenue
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Turn left onto West Montrose Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Montrose Avenue
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Turn slight left onto West Forest Preserve Drive
3.1 mi · 6 min · West Forest Preserve Drive
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Turn right onto West Belmont Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Belmont Avenue
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Turn left onto 25th Avenue
2604 ft · 58 sec · 25th Avenue
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Turn right onto West Grand Avenue
5.3 mi · 10 min · West Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto Lake Street
1465 ft · 32 sec · Lake Street
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Turn left onto IL 83 South
2987 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Robert Kingery Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Robert Kingery Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 64 West: Odeum Sports and Expo Center
56 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto North Avenue
3.6 mi · 7 min · North Avenue
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Continue on North Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1.2 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 Portage 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.
West Grand Avenue
Turn right onto West Grand Avenue
5.35 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Portage Park and Mostly Sunny near Wheaton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portage Park to Wheaton?
The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Addison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Portage Park and 18.2 miles from Wheaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:56 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.67 one way or $9.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Portage Park and Mostly Sunny near Wheaton.
Stop Ideas Near Addison
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 Addison.
La Grange Road
Summit
Naperville
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portage Park and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 18.69 mi (30.08 km).
#1 Portage Park
Portage Park is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9578100, -87.7650600 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| 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: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 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 | $4.50 | $4.67 | $9.35 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $5.32 | $10.65 |
| Premium | $5.68 | $5.90 | $11.81 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
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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