How far is Wheaton, IL from Elmwood Park, IL?
The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Elmwood Park, IL is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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 39m.
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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A city in DuPage County, Illinois.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Elmwood Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Elmwood Park.
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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
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto North Avenue
5 mi · 9 min · North Avenue
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Turn left onto Kingery Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Kingery Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290, US 20, IL 64 East: Chicago, Rockford, Lake Street, Grand Avenue
1074 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 20, IL 64 East: Lake Street, Grand Avenue
1366 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on West Grand Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Grand Avenue
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Continue on East Grand Avenue
6.8 mi · 13 min · East Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto 73rd Avenue
110 m · 12 sec · 73rd Avenue
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Turn right onto West Fullerton Avenue
58 m · 11 sec · West Fullerton Avenue
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Turn left onto North 73rd Court
660 ft · 34 sec · North 73rd Court
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Turn left onto West Belden Avenue
49 m · 9 sec · West Belden Avenue
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Turn right
57 m · 14 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 Elmwood Park.
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 Grand Avenue
Continue on East Grand Avenue
6.78 mi · 00h 13m
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 Elmwood Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Elmwood Park?
The road trip is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Elmhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Wheaton and 9.6 miles from Elmwood Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Wheaton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elmwood Park.
Stop Ideas Near Elmhurst
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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La Grange Road
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Elmwood Park. Straight-line distance: 15.78 mi (25.4 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 Elmwood Park
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 23,805 |
| Coordinates | 41.9211400, -87.8092300 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elmwood Park (-87.80923, 41.92114)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $3.97 | $7.94 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
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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