How far is Wheaton, IL from Grant Park, IL?
The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Grant Park, IL is about 71 miles (114.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Grant Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Grant Park.
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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
906 ft · 26 sec · East Roosevelt Road
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Turn right onto South Naperville Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · South Naperville Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 88 Toll East: Chicago
1704 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
1961 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South: Joliet
2223 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
19.4 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Indiana
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
10.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 57 South: Memphis
3222 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
8.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Monee, Manhattan
1999 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto West Monee Manhattan Road
1.1 km · 2 min · West Monee Manhattan Road
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Turn right onto South Egyptian Trail
1969 ft · 1 min · South Egyptian Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Court Street
43 m · 4 sec · West Court Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Court Street
1 mi · 3 min · West Court Street
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Turn right onto South Will Center Road
8.5 mi · 12 min · South Will Center Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West County Line Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · West County Line Road
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Continue on East 12000N Road
1037 ft · 24 sec · East 12000N Road
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Turn sharp right onto County Road East 1241 North
3.9 mi · 5 min · County Road East 1241 North
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Turn right onto East Taylor Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Taylor Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
8 m · 1 sec · Maple Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Grant 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.
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
19.4 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Wheaton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grant Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Grant Park?
The road trip is about 71 miles (114.3 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Orland Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Wheaton and 35.5 miles from Grant Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.71 one way or $23.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Wheaton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grant Park.
Stop Ideas Near Orland Hills
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 Orland Hills.
Homewood
Joliet Transportation Center
Summit
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Grant Park. Straight-line distance: 49.32 mi (79.37 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 Grant Park
Village in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,231 |
| Coordinates | 41.2411400, -87.6461500 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grant Park (-87.64615, 41.24114)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $11.71 | $23.42 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $13.28 | $26.57 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $14.65 | $29.30 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $16.49 | $32.99 |
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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