How far is Wheeling, IL from Melrose Park, IL?
The driving distance from Wheeling, IL to Melrose Park, IL is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheeling and Melrose Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheeling and Melrose Park.
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Start on Railroad Avenue
10 m · 6 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto West Dundee Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Dundee Road
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Turn right onto South Milwaukee Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Milwaukee Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward Illinois Tollway
1995 ft · 57 sec
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Continue on Willow Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Willow Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 294 Toll South: Indiana
2711 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
9.3 mi · 12 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 19: Irving Park Road, O'Hare Oasis
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
2715 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 19 West: Irving Park Road
1011 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Irving Park Road
545 ft · 11 sec · Irving Park Road
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Turn left onto Mannheim Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Mannheim Road
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Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · West Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto 25th Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · 25th Avenue
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Turn left onto Norwood Avenue
2001 ft · 1 min · Norwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Broadway Avenue
545 ft · 30 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Turn left
89 m · 23 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Division Street
36 m · 5 sec · Division Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Division Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheeling and Melrose 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.
Tri-State Tollway
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
9.29 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers leaving Wheeling and Showers And Thunderstorms near Melrose Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheeling to Melrose Park?
The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Des Plaines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Wheeling and 10.4 miles from Melrose Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.41 one way or $6.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Wheeling and Showers And Thunderstorms near Melrose Park.
Stop Ideas Near Des Plaines
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 Des Plaines.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheeling and Melrose Park. Straight-line distance: 16.9 mi (27.19 km).
#1 Wheeling
City in West Virginia
| Population | 38,958 |
| Coordinates | 42.1391900, -87.9289600 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Melrose Park
Village in Cook County, Illenois, United States of America
| Population | 24,406 |
| Coordinates | 41.9005900, -87.8567300 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Melrose Park (-87.85673, 41.90059)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.41 | $6.81 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $4.80 | $9.59 |
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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