How far is Buffalo Grove, IL from Woodridge, IL?

The driving distance from Buffalo Grove, IL to Woodridge, IL is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.29 mi
00h 39m
Flight
28.33 mi
45.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.33 mi
Kilometers
45.59 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.29 mi
Kilometers
56.8 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodridge
Thu, Oct 15, 3:08 PM CDT
Return by in Buffalo Grove
Thu, Oct 15, 3:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo Grove
2026-10-15T14:29
Arrive Woodridge
Thu, Oct 15, 3:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Buffalo Grove
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Itasca
IL

Village in Illinois, U.

From Buffalo Grove
16.9 mi
00h 19m
To Woodridge
18.4 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
63°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 Buffalo Grove and Woodridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo Grove and Woodridge.

  1. 1

    Start on Aptakisic Road

    18 m · 5 sec · Aptakisic Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Buffalo Grove Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Buffalo Grove Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Hintz Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Hintz Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Arlington Heights Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Arlington Heights Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Palatine Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Palatine Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 53 South

    1330 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road

    7 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

    16.8 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 75th Street

    2158 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 75th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · 75th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Woodridge Drive

    1376 ft · 49 sec · Woodridge Drive

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodridge Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo Grove and Woodridge.

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 355 South Tollway
16.8 mi · 48%
I 290 East
7 mi · 20%
IL 53 South
3.49 mi · 10%
South Buffalo Grove Road
2.09 mi · 6%
75th Street
1.25 mi · 4%
Palatine Road
1.2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 355 South Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

16.8 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
28.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Itasca
00h 19m from Buffalo Grove
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Buffalo Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms near Woodridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buffalo Grove to Woodridge?

The road trip is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Itasca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Buffalo Grove and 18.4 miles from Woodridge.

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

The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.78 one way or $11.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Buffalo Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms near Woodridge.

Stop Ideas Near Itasca

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

20 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

21 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

25 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

26 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo Grove and Woodridge. Straight-line distance: 28.33 mi (45.59 km).

Buffalo Grove

#1 Buffalo Grove

Village in Illinois, United States of America

Population41,496
Coordinates42.1514100, -87.9597900
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Woodridge

#2 Woodridge

Suburb of Chicago in Illinois, USA

Population33,329
Coordinates41.7469700, -88.0503400
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Aptakisic Road (-87.959793, 42.15142)
End: Woodridge Drive (-88.050497, 41.746886)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.71 L · about $5.78
Round trip
$11.57
2.48 gal · 9.42 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $5.78 $11.57
Mid-grade $5.29 $6.56 $13.12
Premium $5.84 $7.24 $14.48
Diesel $6.57 $8.15 $16.30

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 Buffalo Grove and Woodridge. The current time is 14:29:07.

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.