How far is Clifton, IL from Woodland, IL?

The driving distance from Clifton, IL to Woodland, IL is about 29 miles (46.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.02 mi
00h 50m
Flight
18.6 mi
29.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.6 mi
Kilometers
29.93 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.02 mi
Kilometers
46.71 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodland
Fri, Nov 6, 2:31 PM CST
Return by in Clifton
Fri, Nov 6, 3:21 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifton
2026-11-06T13:41
Arrive Woodland
Fri, Nov 6, 2:31 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clifton
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

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
Martinton
IL

Township in Iroquois County, Illinois

From Clifton
14.5 mi
00h 25m
To Woodland
14.5 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW
Destination
40°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 AM CST
Wind
10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clifton and Woodland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Woodland.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    2460 ft · 49 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Old Rt 45

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Old Rt 45

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Street

    3060 ft · 52 sec · North Street

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 2600 N

    9.1 mi · 13 min · County Road 2600 N

  5. 5

    Continue on East 2600 North Road

    2 mi · 3 min · East 2600 North Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North 2100 E Road

    6.8 mi · 10 min · North 2100 E Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North 2100 East Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North 2100 East Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Walnut Street

    3168 ft · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South 2nd Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Co 43

    1.6 km · 2 min · Co 43

  11. 11

    Continue on County Highway 43

    1241 ft · 34 sec · County Highway 43

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road 2000 East

    2.5 mi · 6 min · County Road 2000 East

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East 1400 North Road

    3068 ft · 1 min · East 1400 North Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1059 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clifton and Woodland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 2600 N
9.06 mi · 31%
North 2100 E Road
6.82 mi · 23%
Old Rt 45
3.18 mi · 11%
County Road 2000 East
2.54 mi · 9%
East 2600 North Road
2.03 mi · 7%
North 2100 East Road
1.02 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

County Road 2600 N

Continue on County Road 2600 N

9.06 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
18.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Martinton
00h 25m from Clifton
Leave By
4:50 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clifton and Mostly Cloudy near Woodland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clifton to Woodland?

The road trip is about 29 miles (46.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Martinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Clifton and 14.5 miles from Woodland.

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

The direct path is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.70 one way or $9.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clifton and Mostly Cloudy near Woodland.

Stop Ideas Near Martinton

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

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

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Kankakee

25 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

28 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
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Rensselaer

48 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
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Dwight station

62 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Woodland. Straight-line distance: 18.6 mi (29.93 km).

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#1 Clifton

Village in Chebanse Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, USA

Population1,297
Coordinates40.9353100, -87.9344900
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Woodland

#2 Woodland

Town in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States

Population287
Coordinates40.7144800, -87.7311400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Clifton (-87.93449, 40.93531)
End: Woodland (-87.73114, 40.71448)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.88 L · about $4.70
Round trip
$9.40
2.04 gal · 7.76 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.61 $4.70 $9.40
Mid-grade $5.24 $5.34 $10.69
Premium $5.79 $5.91 $11.82
Diesel $6.59 $6.72 $13.45

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Clifton and Woodland. The current time is 13:41:15.

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.