How far is Wheaton, IL from Ingalls Park, IL?

The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Ingalls Park, IL is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
32.27 mi
00h 46m
Flight
23.97 mi
38.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.97 mi
Kilometers
38.58 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.27 mi
Kilometers
51.94 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ingalls Park
Sun, Nov 1, 11:54 PM CST
Return by in Wheaton
Mon, Nov 2, 12:41 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wheaton
2026-11-01T23:08
Arrive Ingalls Park
Sun, Nov 1, 11:54 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:56 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
Bolingbrook
IL

Town in Illinois

From Wheaton
16.2 mi
00h 23m
To Ingalls Park
16.2 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Nov 1 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Nov 1 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Ingalls Park.

  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

    906 ft · 26 sec · East Roosevelt Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Naperville Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Naperville Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 88 Toll East: Chicago

    1704 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet

    1961 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South: Joliet

    2223 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Southwest Highway

    2125 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Maple Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Maple Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Briggs Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Briggs Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    18 m · 2 sec · East Washington Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Tollway
18.1 mi · 56%
South Naperville Road
3.88 mi · 12%
Maple Road
3.4 mi · 11%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
3.05 mi · 9%
Briggs Street
1.29 mi · 4%
South Main Street
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

18.1 mi · 00h 21m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
24 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolingbrook
00h 23m from Wheaton
Leave By
4:56 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Wheaton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ingalls Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Ingalls Park?

The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Bolingbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Wheaton and 16.2 miles from Ingalls Park.

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

The direct path is about 24 miles (38.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:56 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.40 one way or $10.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Wheaton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ingalls Park.

Stop Ideas Near Bolingbrook

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

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

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Naperville

11 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
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Joliet Transportation Center

19 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
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La Grange Road

21 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

24 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Ingalls Park. Straight-line distance: 23.97 mi (38.58 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 Ingalls Park

Census designated place

Population3,314
Coordinates41.5225300, -88.0428300
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Wheaton (-88.10701, 41.86614)
End: Ingalls Park (-88.04283, 41.52253)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.31 L · about $5.40
Round trip
$10.80
2.28 gal · 8.62 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.74 $5.40 $10.80
Mid-grade $5.36 $6.11 $12.23
Premium $5.92 $6.75 $13.49
Diesel $6.64 $7.57 $15.14

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Wheaton and Ingalls Park. The current time is 23:08:04.

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.