How far is Wheaton, IL from Grand Boulevard, IL?
The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Grand Boulevard, IL is about 30.4 miles (49 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Grand Boulevard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Grand Boulevard.
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Start on West Wesley Street
761 ft · 23 sec · West Wesley Street
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Turn left onto North Wheaton Avenue
142 m · 28 sec · North Wheaton Avenue
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Turn left onto West Front Street
897 ft · 31 sec · West Front Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2252 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Roosevelt Road
7.5 mi · 16 min · East Roosevelt Road
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Continue on Roosevelt Road
2 mi · 3 min · Roosevelt Road
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Take the exit slight left toward I 290 East: Chicago Loop
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
160 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
3183 ft · 49 sec · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Merge slight right onto Eisenhower Expressway
13.2 mi · 18 min · Eisenhower Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 94 East: Indiana, Taylor Street, Roosevelt Road
616 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East, I 94 East: Indiana
1203 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
1.9 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
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Take the exit slight right toward 43rd Street
992 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto West 43rd Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West 43rd Street
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Turn right onto South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive
989 ft · 43 sec · South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Grand Boulevard.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wheaton and Mostly Sunny near Grand Boulevard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Grand Boulevard?
The road trip is about 30.4 miles (49 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Maywood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Wheaton and 15.3 miles from Grand Boulevard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:46 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wheaton and Mostly Sunny near Grand Boulevard.
Stop Ideas Near Maywood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maywood.
La Grange Road
Summit
Chicago Union Station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Grand Boulevard. Straight-line distance: 25.46 mi (40.98 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 Grand Boulevard
Grand Boulevard is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8139200, -87.6172700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grand Boulevard (-87.61727, 41.81392)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.61 | $4.98 | $9.95 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $5.66 | $11.32 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $7.12 | $14.24 |
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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