How far is University Park, IL from Wheaton, IL?
The driving distance from University Park, IL to Wheaton, IL is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 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 CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between University Park and Wheaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between University Park and Wheaton.
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Start on Lancaster Drive
40 m · 11 sec · Lancaster Drive
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Turn left onto California Avenue
577 ft · 25 sec · California Avenue
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Continue on Sussex Avenue
1249 ft · 56 sec · Sussex Avenue
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Turn right onto Richmond Avenue
85 m · 13 sec · Richmond Avenue
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Continue on Richmond Avenue
1283 ft · 1 min · Richmond Avenue
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Turn right onto West 159th Street
2195 ft · 50 sec · West 159th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
1385 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
2154 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
22.8 mi · 28 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.4 km · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 38 West: Roosevelt Road
1521 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Roosevelt Road
9.7 mi · 19 min · 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 University 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.
Tri-State Tollway
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
22.8 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving University 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 University Park to Wheaton?
The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60.1 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?
Indian Head Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from University Park and 19.4 miles from Wheaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.16 one way or $12.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around University Park and Rain Showers near Wheaton.
Stop Ideas Near Indian Head Park
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 University Park and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 28.83 mi (46.39 km).
#1 University Park
Village in Will County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 6,817 |
| Coordinates | 41.5922565, -87.6853251 |
| 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: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $6.99 | $13.97 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $7.70 | $15.41 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $8.67 | $17.35 |
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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