How far is Herrin, IL from Woodridge, IL?

The driving distance from Herrin, IL to Woodridge, IL is about 320.8 miles (516.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 277.4 miles (446.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
320.76 mi
04h 59m
Flight
277.39 mi
446.41 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
277.39 mi
Kilometers
446.41 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
320.76 mi
Kilometers
516.22 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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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 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodridge
Thu, Oct 15, 6:24 PM CDT
Return by in Herrin
Thu, Oct 15, 11:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Herrin
2026-10-15T13:25
Arrive Woodridge
Thu, Oct 15, 6:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Herrin
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Tuscola
IL

City in Illinois

From Herrin
154.7 mi
02h 29m
To Woodridge
166.1 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph S
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 Herrin and Woodridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Herrin and Woodridge.

  1. 1

    Start on South Park Avenue

    2847 ft · 58 sec · South Park Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Herrin Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Herrin Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Herrin Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Herrin Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1275 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway

    36.7 mi · 40 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    67.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago

    154.9 mi · 2 hr 46 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Bourbonnais Parkway

    2050 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway

    3273 ft · 1 min · Bourbonnais Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn right

    18.2 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Steger Road

    1196 ft · 55 sec · West Steger Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Wolf Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Wolf Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on East Maple Street

    1471 ft · 27 sec · East Maple Street

  15. 15

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    135 m · 10 sec · West Lincoln Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Cedar Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · North Cedar Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Maple Road

    1060 ft · 18 sec · Maple Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs

    3244 ft · 57 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    14.1 mi · 16 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward 75th Street, Woodridge, Darien

    1762 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 75th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 75th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Woodridge Drive

    1376 ft · 49 sec · Woodridge Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodridge Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 North
155 mi · 48%
Ken Gray Expressway
104 mi · 32%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
14.1 mi · 4%
Lincoln Highway
3.78 mi · 1%
Herrin Road
3.51 mi · 1%
North Cedar Road
2.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 57 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago

155 mi · 02h 46m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.4 mi
277.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuscola
02h 29m from Herrin
Leave By
7:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Herrin 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 Herrin to Woodridge?

The road trip is about 320.8 miles (516.2 km) and usually takes 04h 59m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tuscola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.7 miles from Herrin and 166.1 miles from Woodridge.

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

The direct path is about 277.4 miles (446.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.81 one way or $105.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Herrin and Showers And Thunderstorms near Woodridge.

Stop Ideas Near Tuscola

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

35 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Mattoon station

36 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

58 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

66 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Herrin and Woodridge. Straight-line distance: 277.39 mi (446.41 km).

Herrin

#1 Herrin

City in Williamson County, Illinois, United States

Population12,625
Coordinates37.8031100, -89.0275700
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Woodridge

#2 Woodridge

Suburb of Chicago in Illinois, USA

Population33,329
Coordinates41.7469700, -88.0503400
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: South Park Avenue (-89.027583, 37.80311)
End: Woodridge Drive (-88.050497, 41.746886)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 516 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.32 gal
42.85 L · about $52.81
Round trip
$105.62
22.64 gal · 85.7 L
Estimated CO2
100.6 kg one way
Round trip: 201.2 kg / 444 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $52.81 $105.62
Mid-grade $5.29 $59.91 $119.81
Premium $5.84 $66.07 $132.15
Diesel $6.57 $74.38 $148.77

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 Herrin and Woodridge. The current time is 13:25:27.

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.