How far is Wheaton, IL from Elmhurst, IL?
The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Elmhurst, IL is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Elmhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Elmhurst.
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Start on West Wesley Street
102 m · 12 sec · West Wesley Street
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Turn right onto North Hale Street
124 m · 20 sec · North Hale Street
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Turn right onto West Seminary Avenue
1919 ft · 1 min · West Seminary Avenue
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Continue on College Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · College Avenue
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Saint Charles Road
3 mi · 6 min · East Saint Charles Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Grace Street
71 m · 13 sec · North Grace Street
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Turn left onto East Saint Charles Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · East Saint Charles Road
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Turn left onto South York Street
1 km · 1 min · South York Street
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Turn left onto West Park Avenue
12 m · 3 sec · West Park Avenue
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Turn slight right
20 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Elmhurst.
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.
East Saint Charles Road
Turn left onto East Saint Charles Road
3.56 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Wheaton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elmhurst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Elmhurst?
The road trip is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Lombard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Wheaton and 6.2 miles from Elmhurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.87 one way or $3.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Wheaton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elmhurst.
Stop Ideas Near Lombard
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 8.88 mi (14.29 km).
#1 Wheaton
The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.
| Population | 52,451 |
| Coordinates | 41.8661400, -88.1070100 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elmhurst
A city in DuPage County, Illinois.
| Population | 46,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.8994700, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.940349, 41.899457)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.87 | $3.73 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $2.12 | $4.23 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
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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