How far is Wheaton, IL from Hyde Park, IL?
The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Hyde Park, IL is about 33 miles (53.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
Driving 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 57m.
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.
Village in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Hyde Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Hyde 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
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)
1.3 km · 1 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
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Take the exit slight right toward 35th Street
887 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto South Wentworth Avenue
100 m · 17 sec · South Wentworth Avenue
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Turn left onto West 35th Street
1337 ft · 31 sec · West 35th Street
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Continue on East 35th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East 35th Street
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Turn right onto South Cottage Grove Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · South Cottage Grove Avenue
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Turn left onto East 55th Street
2648 ft · 1 min · East 55th Street
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Turn right onto South Woodlawn Avenue
647 ft · 25 sec · South Woodlawn Avenue
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Turn left onto East 56th Street
666 ft · 37 sec · East 56th Street
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Turn left
101 m · 24 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 Hyde 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.
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Wheaton and Sunny near Hyde Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Hyde Park?
The road trip is about 33 miles (53.1 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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 16.5 miles from Wheaton and 16.5 miles from Hyde Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:36 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.24 one way or $10.48 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 Sunny near Hyde Park.
Stop Ideas Near Forest Park
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 Forest Park.
La Grange Road
Summit
Chicago Union Station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Hyde Park. Straight-line distance: 26.88 mi (43.26 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 Hyde Park
Hyde Park is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7942000, -87.5939400 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hyde Park (-87.59394, 41.7942)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.52 | $5.24 | $10.48 |
| Mid-grade | $5.15 | $5.97 | $11.94 |
| Premium | $5.71 | $6.62 | $13.24 |
| Diesel | $6.53 | $7.58 | $15.16 |
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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