How far is Jacksonville, IL from Woodridge, IL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, IL to Woodridge, IL is about 214.9 miles (345.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.9 miles (289.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in McLean County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Woodridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Woodridge.
-
1
Start on South Central Park Plaza
48 m · 9 sec · South Central Park Plaza
-
2
Turn left onto South Mauvaisterre Street
115 m · 13 sec · South Mauvaisterre Street
-
3
Turn left onto North Central Park Plaza
117 m · 13 sec · North Central Park Plaza
-
4
Turn left onto North Sandy Street
115 m · 13 sec · North Sandy Street
-
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Central Park Plaza
58 m · 6 sec · South Central Park Plaza
-
6
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street
-
7
Turn left onto East Morton Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Morton Avenue
-
8
Continue on Old Route 36
1.5 km · 1 min · Old Route 36
-
9
Turn left
1635 ft · 40 sec
-
10
Merge slight left
42.5 mi · 46 min
-
11
Continue straight
20.5 mi · 22 min
-
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
29.4 mi · 31 min
-
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
110.7 mi · 2 hr 1 min
-
14
Take the exit slight right toward IL 53: Bolingbrook, Romeoville
1422 ft · 41 sec
-
15
Turn left onto South Bolingbrook Drive
4.6 mi · 9 min · South Bolingbrook Drive
-
16
Turn right onto 75th Street
3169 ft · 1 min · 75th Street
-
17
Turn right onto Woodridge Drive
1295 ft · 42 sec · Woodridge Drive
-
18
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Woodridge Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Woodridge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
111 mi · 02h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Jacksonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Woodridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Woodridge?
The road trip is about 214.9 miles (345.8 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?
Normal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.7 miles from Jacksonville and 108.2 miles from Woodridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.9 miles (289.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 10:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.58 one way or $57.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Jacksonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Woodridge.
Stop Ideas Near Normal
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Town of Normal
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Normal.
Uptown Station
Pontiac station
Lincoln
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Woodridge. Straight-line distance: 179.86 mi (289.45 km).
#1 Jacksonville
City in Morgan County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 18,488 |
| Coordinates | 39.7339400, -90.2290100 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| 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: 346 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $28.58 | $57.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.24 | $64.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.28 | $70.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.20 | $80.41 |
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 · Apr 16, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.