How far is Gurnee, IL from Woodridge, IL?
The driving distance from Gurnee, IL to Woodridge, IL is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
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.
The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gurnee and Woodridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gurnee and Woodridge.
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Start on North Greenleaf Street
28 m · 8 sec · North Greenleaf Street
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1509 ft · 25 sec · Grand Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 41 South: Chicago
1644 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Skokie Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Skokie Highway
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Turn slight right onto IL 43 South, IL 120 West
2872 ft · 51 sec
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Continue on Waukegan Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Waukegan Road
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Turn right onto Buckley Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Buckley Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 94 Toll East: Chicago
1998 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
11 mi · 13 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
20.1 mi · 25 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 Gurnee 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
Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
20.1 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Gurnee 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 Gurnee to Woodridge?
The road trip is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Des Plaines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Gurnee and 27.3 miles from Woodridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.86 one way or $17.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Gurnee and Showers And Thunderstorms near Woodridge.
Stop Ideas Near Des Plaines
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 Des Plaines.
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La Grange Road
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Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gurnee and Woodridge. Straight-line distance: 43.73 mi (70.38 km).
#1 Gurnee
Village in Illinois
| Population | 30,168 |
| Coordinates | 42.3703000, -87.9020200 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| 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: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $8.86 | $17.73 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $10.05 | $20.11 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $11.09 | $22.18 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $12.48 | $24.97 |
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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