How far is Wheaton, IL from Englewood, IL?

The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Englewood, IL is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.82 mi
00h 53m
Flight
24.48 mi
39.4 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.48 mi
Kilometers
39.4 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.82 mi
Kilometers
52.82 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Englewood
Sun, Nov 8, 7:58 AM CST
Return by in Wheaton
Sun, Nov 8, 8:51 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wheaton
2026-11-08T07:04
Arrive Englewood
Sun, Nov 8, 7:58 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:42 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wheaton
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

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
Forest Park
IL

Village in Illinois

From Wheaton
16.4 mi
00h 26m
To Englewood
16.5 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Englewood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Englewood.

  1. 1

    Start on West Wesley Street

    761 ft · 23 sec · West Wesley Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Wheaton Avenue

    142 m · 28 sec · North Wheaton Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Front Street

    897 ft · 31 sec · West Front Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2252 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Roosevelt Road

    7.5 mi · 16 min · East Roosevelt Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Roosevelt Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Roosevelt Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 290 East: Chicago Loop

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    160 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    3183 ft · 49 sec · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Eisenhower Expressway

    13.2 mi · 18 min · Eisenhower Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 94 East: Indiana, Taylor Street, Roosevelt Road

    616 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East, I 94 East: Indiana

    1203 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East

    2183 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)

    904 ft · 17 sec · Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward 63rd Street

    1084 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto South Yale Avenue

    42 m · 8 sec · South Yale Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West 63rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West 63rd Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 63rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Englewood.

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eisenhower Expressway
13.2 mi · 40%
East Roosevelt Road
7.46 mi · 23%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
3.81 mi · 12%
Dan Ryan Expressway
2.23 mi · 7%
Roosevelt Road
1.95 mi · 6%
I 290 East
0.87 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Eisenhower Expressway

Merge slight right onto Eisenhower Expressway

13.2 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
24.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest Park
00h 26m from Wheaton
Leave By
4:42 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Wheaton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain near Englewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Englewood?

The road trip is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Forest Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Wheaton and 16.5 miles from Englewood.

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

The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:42 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Wheaton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain near Englewood.

Stop Ideas Near Forest Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forest Park, 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 Forest Park.

RAIL

La Grange Road

8 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Chicago Union Station

14 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Glenview station

22 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Englewood. Straight-line distance: 24.48 mi (39.4 km).

Wheaton

#1 Wheaton

The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population52,451
Coordinates41.8661400, -88.1070100
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
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#2 Englewood

Englewood is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.7797600, -87.6458800
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Wheaton (-88.10701, 41.86614)
End: Englewood (-87.64588, 41.77976)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.38 L · about $5.29
Round trip
$10.58
2.32 gal · 8.76 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.56 $5.29 $10.58
Mid-grade $5.19 $6.02 $12.03
Premium $5.75 $6.67 $13.34
Diesel $6.56 $7.61 $15.22

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Wheaton and Englewood. The current time is 07:04:41.

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.