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

The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Tinley Park, IL is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.52 mi
00h 55m
Flight
26.19 mi
42.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.19 mi
Kilometers
42.15 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.52 mi
Kilometers
65.21 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tinley Park
Thu, Oct 15, 2:17 PM CDT
Return by in Wheaton
Thu, Oct 15, 3:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wheaton
2026-10-15T13:22
Arrive Tinley Park
Thu, Oct 15, 2:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wheaton
9:30 PM CDT
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
Lemont
IL

Historic village in the U.

From Wheaton
20.3 mi
00h 27m
To Tinley Park
20.3 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Tinley 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

    19.4 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Indiana

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 43 North: Harlem Avenue

    1886 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Harlem Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Harlem Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hickory Street

    1 km · 2 min · Hickory Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Oak Park Avenue

    749 ft · 25 sec · Oak Park Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Tinley 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Tollway
19.4 mi · 48%
I 80 East
9.6 mi · 24%
South Naperville Road
3.88 mi · 10%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
3.05 mi · 8%
Harlem Avenue
1.32 mi · 3%
Hickory Street
0.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

19.4 mi · 00h 22m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lemont
00h 27m from Wheaton
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Wheaton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tinley Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Lemont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Wheaton and 20.3 miles from Tinley Park.

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

The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.67 one way or $13.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Wheaton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tinley Park.

Stop Ideas Near Lemont

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

17 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

18 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

19 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

20 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Tinley Park. Straight-line distance: 26.19 mi (42.15 km).

Wheaton

#1 Wheaton

The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population52,451
Coordinates41.8661400, -88.1070100
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Tinley Park

#2 Tinley Park

Village located in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population55,221
Coordinates41.5733700, -87.7844900
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Wheaton (-88.10701, 41.86614)
End: Tinley Park (-87.78449, 41.57337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.41 L · about $6.67
Round trip
$13.34
2.86 gal · 10.82 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $6.67 $13.34
Mid-grade $5.29 $7.57 $15.14
Premium $5.84 $8.35 $16.69
Diesel $6.57 $9.40 $18.79

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Wheaton and Tinley Park. The current time is 13:22:06.

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.