How far is Wheaton, IL from Morton Grove, IL?
The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Morton Grove, IL is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Morton Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Morton Grove.
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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
7.2 mi · 15 min · North Avenue
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Turn slight right
958 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
1754 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
10.5 mi · 14 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 14 East: Dempster Street
1405 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto East Dempster Street
4.3 mi · 10 min · East Dempster Street
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Turn right onto Fernald Avenue
35 m · 5 sec · Fernald Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fernald Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Morton Grove.
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.
Tri-State Tollway
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
10.5 mi · 00h 14m
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 Morton Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Morton Grove?
The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Northlake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Wheaton and 13.6 miles from Morton Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.48 one way or $8.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Wheaton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Morton Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Northlake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Morton Grove. Straight-line distance: 20.57 mi (33.11 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 Morton Grove
Village in United States of America
| Population | 22,564 |
| Coordinates | 42.0405900, -87.7825600 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morton Grove (-87.78256, 42.04059)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $5.60 | $11.21 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $6.31 | $12.62 |
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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