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Glen Ellyn Illinois Map

Explore Glen Ellyn, Illinois, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Glen Ellyn, Illinois

How to Use This Glen Ellyn, Illinois Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Illinois or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Glen Ellyn.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Glen Ellyn
State	Illinois (IL)
County	DuPage County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	41.866715
Longitude	-88.062711
Population	28,846
Density	1625.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	60137, 60138
Area Code	312, 773
County Seat	Wheaton
School District	Glenbard Township High School District 87

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About Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Glen Ellyn is a locality in DuPage County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 28,846. The population density is 1625.9 people per km². Glen Ellyn is located at 41.8667°N, 88.0627°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Glen Ellyn is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 60137, 60138.

Glen Ellyn emerges from the flat, glacial expanse of the Midwest as a landscape defined by its quiet elevation and the persistent, low-lying moisture of the local earth. It lies 2.2 miles east-northeast of Wheaton, IL (from Wheaton, IL: bearing 69°T), and is situated 7.6 miles north-northeast of Naperville. The ground rises gently toward the modest crest of Blanchard Hill, providing a vantage point that overlooks the broader, sprawling prairie. The East Branch Du Page River wanders through the lower elevations, carving a thin, winding path that dictates the flow of the local woods and marshy depressions. During the golden hour, the light catches the tall grasses of the Prairie Path Park, casting long, lean shadows that stretch across the walking trails. The air here carries the scent of damp soil and ancient, cooling earth, grounding the residents in a geography that feels both permanent and remarkably still.

Glen Ellyn grew from the steady labor of early settlers who recognized the fertility of the soil and the utility of the nearby waterways for powering early industry. The local economy evolved from its agrarian origins into a hub of commerce and suburban development that mirrors the expansion of the broader region. While the early mills have long since quieted, the legacy of that industrious spirit remains in the structured, brick-fronted business district that serves as the center of local activity. Residents often commute to the larger urban centers nearby, yet they return to a place that maintains a distinct, independent rhythm of trade and professional life. The transition from farmstead to modern settlement occurred with a measured pace, ensuring that the development of the area remained tethered to the physical constraints of the surrounding plains.

Glen Ellyn maintains a cultural character forged by a commitment to education and the preservation of its distinctive, traditional architecture. The community takes pride in its heritage, often gathering for seasonal events that celebrate the changing of the leaves and the quiet beauty of the Midwest autumn. Notable landmarks, including the historic downtown theater, serve as anchors for a public life that values the arts and local connection. The writer and journalist David Sedaris, who spent his formative years in the vicinity, captured the specific, observational humor often found in such Midwestern settings. Whether walking the paths near the East Branch Du Page River or browsing the shops in the village center, one senses a deliberate effort to balance progress with the preservation of a singular, grounded identity.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 090° E
Maryknoll Park (Local Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 145° SE
Village Green Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 225° SW
Ellynwood Nature Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 029° NE
Wheaton College Arena Theater (Theatre) — 1.7 mi, 277° W
Cleve Carney Museum of Art (Museum) — 1.7 mi, 193° S
Dupage Art League (Gallery) — 2.4 mi, 267° W
Morton Arboretum (Conservation Area) — 2.9 mi, 170° S
Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 066° NE
Four Columns (Public Artwork) — 3.7 mi, 184° S
DuPage County Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 3.9 mi, 270° W
American Legion War Momorial (Monument) — 4.4 mi, 147° SE
Mounds at Winfield Mounds Forest Preserve (Historic Ruins) — 5.1 mi, 280° W
Beyond Center Stage Performing Arts (Arts Centre) — 5.5 mi, 061° NE
Overshadowed Theatrical Productions (Theatre) — 7.2 mi, 001° N
Fisher Woods (Nature Reserve) — 7.2 mi, 044° NE
12-752 Gallery (Gallery) — 7.4 mi, 130° SE
Bishop's Mausoleum (Attraction) — 8.0 mi, 090° E
Al Capone's Gravesite (Attraction) — 8.0 mi, 092° E
Hollywood Blvd Cinema (Cinema) — 8.5 mi, 164° S
Bemis Woods - North (Nature Reserve) — 8.7 mi, 107° E
Schaumburg on Stage (Arts Centre) — 8.9 mi, 347° N
Greene Valley Scenic Overlook (Viewpoint) — 9.4 mi, 185° S
Silver Springs (State Park) — 28.0 mi, 236° SW
Midewin Other (National Forest) — 31.6 mi, 186° S · 18k acres
Indiana Dunes National Park (National Park) — 40.1 mi, 127° SE · 11k acres

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