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

The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Washington Park, IL is about 275.6 miles (443.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.6 miles (396.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
275.63 mi
05h 16m
Flight
246.57 mi
396.81 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.57 mi
Kilometers
396.81 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
275.63 mi
Kilometers
443.59 km
Drive Time
05h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington Park
Thu, Oct 15, 10:44 PM CDT
Return by in Wheaton
Fri, Oct 16, 4:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wheaton
2026-10-15T17:28
Arrive Washington Park
Thu, Oct 15, 10:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:16 AM to 1:16 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wheaton
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Atlanta
IL

City in Logan County, Illinois, United States

From Wheaton
137.8 mi
02h 38m
To Washington Park
137.8 mi
02h 38m

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
81°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Washington 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

    4.3 mi · 8 min · South Naperville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Naper Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Naper Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Hobson Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Hobson Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Washington Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    2580 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Weber Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Weber Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South: Bloomington

    1902 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    105.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    85.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 111: Wood River, Washington Park, Great River Road North

    950 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1966 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Collinsville Road

    793 ft · 18 sec · Collinsville Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Kingshighway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Kingshighway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Park Drive

    19 m · 3 sec · North Park Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Park Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
257 mi · 93%
South Naperville Road
4.3 mi · 2%
Weber Road
3.85 mi · 1%
Naper Boulevard
3.45 mi · 1%
South Washington Street
2.36 mi · 1%
Kingshighway
1.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Merge slight left

106 mi · 01h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29 mi
246.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atlanta
02h 38m from Wheaton
Leave By
6:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Wheaton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Washington Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 275.6 miles (443.6 km) and usually takes 05h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.8 miles from Wheaton and 137.8 miles from Washington Park.

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

The direct path is about 246.6 miles (396.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.39 one way or $90.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Atlanta

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Atlanta and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
Scenic stop 1.7 mi away

Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!

Atlanta , IL
865 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL 61723, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction
City of Lincoln
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

City of Lincoln

Lincoln , IL
700 Broadway St, Lincoln, IL 62656
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atlanta.

RAIL

Lincoln

17 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

35 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

60 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Springfield station

62 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Washington Park. Straight-line distance: 246.57 mi (396.81 km).

Wheaton

#1 Wheaton

The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.

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

#2 Washington Park

Census-designated place in Broward County, Florida

Population3,831
Coordinates38.6350500, -90.0928900
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Wheaton (-88.10701, 41.86614)
End: Washington Park (-90.09289, 38.63505)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 444 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.73 gal
36.82 L · about $45.39
Round trip
$90.78
19.46 gal · 73.64 L
Estimated CO2
86.5 kg one way
Round trip: 172.9 kg / 381 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $45.39 $90.78
Mid-grade $5.29 $51.49 $102.98
Premium $5.84 $56.79 $113.59
Diesel $6.57 $63.94 $127.87

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 Washington Park. The current time is 17:28:03.

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.