How far is Glenview, IL from Woodridge, IL?
The driving distance from Glenview, IL to Woodridge, IL is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.1 miles (42 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in DuPage County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glenview and Woodridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glenview and Woodridge.
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Start on Glenayre Drive
86 m · 20 sec · Glenayre Drive
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At the end of the road, turn sharp left onto Glenayre Drive
104 m · 18 sec · Glenayre Drive
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Turn left onto Glenview Road
1 km · 1 min · Glenview Road
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Turn left onto Waukegan Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Waukegan Road
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Continue on North Waukegan Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Waukegan Road
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Continue on North Waukegan Road
1.5 km · 2 min · North Waukegan Road
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Turn left onto Harlem Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Harlem Avenue
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Turn right onto West Touhy Avenue
3.2 mi · 6 min · West Touhy Avenue
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Turn left onto South Des Plaines River Road
56 m · 4 sec · South Des Plaines River Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 South: Indiana
2265 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
8.9 mi · 12 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
1.5 km · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1251 ft · 31 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Continue on Tri-State Tollway
1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 88 West Toll: Aurora
2633 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
1.2 km · 60 sec · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 355 South: Joliet
1.2 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward 75th Street
2158 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto 75th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · 75th Street
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Turn left onto Woodridge Drive
1376 ft · 49 sec · Woodridge Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Woodridge Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Glenview and Woodridge.
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
8.93 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Glenview 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 Glenview to Woodridge?
The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Elmhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Glenview and 17.5 miles from Woodridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.1 miles (42 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.69 one way or $11.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Glenview and Showers And Thunderstorms near Woodridge.
Stop Ideas Near Elmhurst
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 Elmhurst.
La Grange Road
Summit
Glenview station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glenview and Woodridge. Straight-line distance: 26.07 mi (41.95 km).
#1 Glenview
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 47,446 |
| Coordinates | 42.0697500, -87.7878400 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Woodridge
Suburb of Chicago in Illinois, USA
| Population | 33,329 |
| Coordinates | 41.7469700, -88.0503400 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodridge Drive (-88.050497, 41.746886)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $5.69 | $11.38 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $6.46 | $12.91 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $7.12 | $14.24 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $8.02 | $16.03 |
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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