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

The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Morgan Park, IL is about 35.4 miles (57 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
35.44 mi
00h 56m
Flight
25.73 mi
41.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.73 mi
Kilometers
41.41 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.44 mi
Kilometers
57.04 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morgan Park
Tue, Nov 10, 10:39 AM CST
Return by in Wheaton
Tue, Nov 10, 11:36 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wheaton
2026-11-10T09:42
Arrive Morgan Park
Tue, Nov 10, 10:39 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:36 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Indian Head Park
IL

Village in United States of America

From Wheaton
17.7 mi
00h 28m
To Morgan Park
17.8 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Morgan 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

    3.2 mi · 7 min · East Roosevelt Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 South: Joliet

    2826 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 56, I 88 Toll: Chicago, Aurora, Butterfield Road

    1716 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 56: Butterfield Road

    1719 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Butterfield Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Butterfield Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    1062 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    52 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue

    750 ft · 20 sec · Highland Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward I 88 East: Chicago

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    1816 ft · 26 sec · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Tri-State Tollway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  21. 21

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  22. 22

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Tri-State Tollway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Cicero Avenue, 127th Street

    1239 ft · 33 sec

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 127th Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · West 127th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Vincennes Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Vincennes Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Monterey Avenue

    595 ft · 17 sec · West Monterey Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left

    25 m · 11 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left

    94 m · 23 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Morgan 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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
15.6 mi · 44%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
4.02 mi · 11%
West 127th Street
3.3 mi · 9%
East Roosevelt Road
3.18 mi · 9%
Vincennes Avenue
2.02 mi · 6%
I 294 South
1.34 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Continue on Tri-State Tollway

8.51 mi · 00h 11m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
25.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian Head Park
00h 28m from Wheaton
Leave By
4:36 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wheaton and Sunny near Morgan Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.4 miles (57 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Indian Head Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Wheaton and 17.8 miles from Morgan Park.

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

The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 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 $5.62 one way or $11.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wheaton and Sunny near Morgan Park.

Stop Ideas Near Indian Head Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Indian Head Park, 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 Indian Head Park.

RAIL

La Grange Road

6 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

8 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Naperville

20 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

25 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Morgan Park. Straight-line distance: 25.73 mi (41.41 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 Morgan Park

Morgan Park is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.6903100, -87.6667200
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Wheaton (-88.10701, 41.86614)
End: Morgan Park (-87.66672, 41.69031)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.73 L · about $5.62
Round trip
$11.24
2.5 gal · 9.46 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.50 $5.62 $11.24
Mid-grade $5.12 $6.40 $12.80
Premium $5.68 $7.10 $14.19
Diesel $6.52 $8.15 $16.30

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 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Wheaton and Morgan Park. The current time is 09:42:53.

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.