How far is Wheaton, IL from Elk Grove Village, IL?

The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Elk Grove Village, IL is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.8 miles (19 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.3 mi
00h 30m
Flight
11.83 mi
19.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.83 mi
Kilometers
19.04 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.3 mi
Kilometers
24.62 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elk Grove Village
Thu, Oct 15, 9:13 PM CDT
Return by in Wheaton
Thu, Oct 15, 9:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wheaton
2026-10-15T20:43
Arrive Elk Grove Village
Thu, Oct 15, 9:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wheaton
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Glendale Heights
IL

Town

From Wheaton
7.6 mi
00h 15m
To Elk Grove Village
7.6 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Elk Grove Village.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Elk Grove Village.

  1. 1

    Start on West Wesley Street

    102 m · 12 sec · West Wesley Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Hale Street

    124 m · 20 sec · North Hale Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Seminary Avenue

    1919 ft · 1 min · West Seminary Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on College Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · College Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs

    2199 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    4 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 390

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 390 East: Hamilton Lakes Drive, Park Boulevard

    905 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Hamilton, Lakes Drive, Park Boulevard

    1701 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Thorndale Avenue

    1105 ft · 33 sec · Thorndale Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Park Boulevard

    115 m · 11 sec · Park Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Hamilton Lakes Drive

    965 ft · 26 sec · Hamilton Lakes Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Pierce Road

    2575 ft · 1 min · East Pierce Road

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto North Arlington Heights Road

    1765 ft · 49 sec · North Arlington Heights Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Devon Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Devon Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Lively Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lively Boulevard

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lively Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Elk Grove Village.

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
137.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Tollway
4.69 mi · 31%
North Main Street
1.8 mi · 12%
Devon Avenue
1.69 mi · 11%
North Avenue
1.34 mi · 9%
College Avenue
1.27 mi · 8%
Lively Boulevard
0.75 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

3.98 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
11.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glendale Heights
00h 15m from Wheaton
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Wheaton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elk Grove Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Elk Grove Village?

The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Glendale Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Wheaton and 7.6 miles from Elk Grove Village.

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

The direct path is about 11.8 miles (19 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.52 one way or $5.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Wheaton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elk Grove Village.

Stop Ideas Near Glendale Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Glendale Heights, 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 Glendale Heights.

RAIL

Naperville

16 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

20 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Glenview station

28 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Elk Grove Village. Straight-line distance: 11.83 mi (19.04 km).

Wheaton

#1 Wheaton

The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population52,451
Coordinates41.8661400, -88.1070100
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Elk Grove Village

#2 Elk Grove Village

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population31,831
Coordinates42.0039200, -87.9703500
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Wheaton (-88.10701, 41.86614)
End: Elk Grove Village (-87.97035, 42.00392)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.04 L · about $2.52
Round trip
$5.04
1.08 gal · 4.08 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $2.52 $5.04
Mid-grade $5.29 $2.86 $5.72
Premium $5.84 $3.15 $6.30
Diesel $6.57 $3.55 $7.10

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Wheaton and Elk Grove Village. The current time is 20:43:37.

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.