How far is Wheaton, IL from Irving Park, IL?
The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Irving Park, IL is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20 miles (32.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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 United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Irving Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Irving Park.
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Start on West Wesley Street
102 m · 12 sec · West Wesley Street
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Turn right onto North Hale Street
124 m · 20 sec · North Hale Street
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Turn right onto West Seminary Avenue
1919 ft · 1 min · West Seminary Avenue
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Continue on College Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · College Avenue
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto North Avenue
5 mi · 9 min · North Avenue
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Turn left onto Kingery Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Kingery Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290, US 20, IL 64 East: Chicago, Rockford, Lake Street, Grand Avenue
1074 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 20, IL 64 East: Lake Street, Grand Avenue
1366 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on West Grand Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Grand Avenue
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Continue on East Grand Avenue
3.8 mi · 7 min · East Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto 25th Avenue
2604 ft · 59 sec · 25th Avenue
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Turn right onto West Belmont Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Belmont Avenue
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Turn left onto West Forest Preserve Drive
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Forest Preserve Drive
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Turn slight right onto West Irving Park Road
3.8 mi · 9 min · West Irving Park Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Irving Park Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Irving 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.
North Avenue
Turn right onto North Avenue
5.05 mi · 00h 09m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Irving Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Irving Park?
The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Bensenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Wheaton and 11.7 miles from Irving Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20 miles (32.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 4:52 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.82 one way or $7.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wheaton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Irving Park.
Stop Ideas Near Bensenville
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 Bensenville.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Summit
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Irving Park. Straight-line distance: 19.98 mi (32.16 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 Irving Park
Irving Park is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9533600, -87.7364500 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Irving Park (-87.73645, 41.95336)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.82 | $7.65 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $5.47 | $10.94 |
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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