How far is it from Wheaton, IL, to River Forest, IL, ?

The distance between Wheaton, IL, and River Forest, IL, is 18 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Wheaton, IL, to River Forest, IL, ?

The drive from Wheaton, IL, to River Forest, IL, takes approximately 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Wheaton, IL, to River Forest, IL, ?

The fastest route from Wheaton, IL, to River Forest, IL, covers 18 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.

Which direction is River Forest, IL from Wheaton, IL?

River Forest, IL lies roughly to the east of Wheaton, IL.

Are there charging stations between Wheaton, IL and River Forest, IL?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Wheaton, IL to River Forest, IL, including Ashland & Roosevelt (350 kW); Baker Hill (350 kW); Berwyn Public Parking Garage (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 297.

Wheaton, IL River Forest, IL

Distance: 18 miDuration: 35 min

Driving from Wheaton, IL to River Forest, IL takes about 35 min via IL 38. The distance is 18 mi. The straight-line distance is 16 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 18 mi

1 Depart right onto Arbor Avenue 102 yd
2 Turn right onto South Wheaton Avenue 1 mi
3 Turn right onto West Park Avenue 1 mi
4 Turn left onto South Main Street 135 yd
5 Turn right onto East Roosevelt Road 8 mi
6 Continue straight onto Roosevelt Road 2 mi
7 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
8 Continue straight 175 yd

9 Merge slightly left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway 1 mi
10 Merge slightly right onto Eisenhower Expressway 4 mi
11 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
12 Turn slightly left onto Bataan Drive 127 yd
13 Turn left onto South 1st Avenue 2 mi
14 Turn right onto Chicago Avenue 1 mi
15 Turn left onto Park Avenue 126 yd
16 Arrive right onto Park Avenue

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The return trip from River Forest, IL to Wheaton, IL covers roughly the same distance, 18 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

297 chargers

Ashland & RooseveltCCS, CHAdeMO · 1220 S Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL, 60608350 kW
Baker HillCCS, CHAdeMO · 880 Roosevelt Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL, 60137350 kW
Berwyn Public Parking GarageCCS, CHAdeMO · 3239 Grove Ave Ste 100, Berwyn, IL, 60402350 kW
BOA Logan Square IL4-313 (Chicago, IL)CCS · 3350 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL, 60647350 kW
BofA Oak Park (Oak Park, IL)CCS · 6720 W Roosevelt Rd, Oak Park, IL, 60304350 kW

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Popular routes from destination

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River Forest, IL → Northfield, IL18 mi · 40 min River Forest, IL → South Barrington, IL27 mi · 45 min River Forest, IL → Ford Heights, IL40 mi · 1 h River Forest, IL → Woodstock, IL53 mi · 1 h 20 min River Forest, IL → Paddock Lake, WI60 mi · 1 h 25 min River Forest, IL → Brookfield, IL7 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated August 3, 2026.

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How far is it from Wheaton, IL, {fromState} to River Forest, IL, {toState}?: The distance between Wheaton, IL, {fromState} and River Forest, IL, {toState} is 18 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton, IL, {fromState} to River Forest, IL, {toState}?: The drive from Wheaton, IL, {fromState} to River Forest, IL, {toState} takes approximately 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Wheaton, IL, {fromState} to River Forest, IL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Wheaton, IL, {fromState} to River Forest, IL, {toState} covers 18 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.
Which direction is River Forest, IL from Wheaton, IL?: River Forest, IL lies roughly to the east of Wheaton, IL.
Are there charging stations between Wheaton, IL and River Forest, IL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Wheaton, IL to River Forest, IL, including Ashland & Roosevelt (350 kW); Baker Hill (350 kW); Berwyn Public Parking Garage (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 297.

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