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.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
214.9 mi
03h 23m
Flight
179.86 mi
289.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.86 mi
Kilometers
289.45 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.9 mi
Kilometers
345.85 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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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 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodridge
Thu, Apr 16, 6:26 PM CDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 16, 9:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-16T15:03
Arrive Woodridge
Thu, Apr 16, 6:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
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
Normal
IL

Town in McLean County, Illinois, United States

From Jacksonville
106.7 mi
01h 41m
To Woodridge
108.2 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph WSW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

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. 1

    Start on South Central Park Plaza

    48 m · 9 sec · South Central Park Plaza

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Mauvaisterre Street

    115 m · 13 sec · South Mauvaisterre Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Central Park Plaza

    117 m · 13 sec · North Central Park Plaza

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Sandy Street

    115 m · 13 sec · North Sandy Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Central Park Plaza

    58 m · 6 sec · South Central Park Plaza

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Morton Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East Morton Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Old Route 36

    1.5 km · 1 min · Old Route 36

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1635 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    42.5 mi · 46 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    20.5 mi · 22 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

    29.4 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

    110.7 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 53: Bolingbrook, Romeoville

    1422 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Bolingbrook Drive

    4.6 mi · 9 min · South Bolingbrook Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 75th Street

    3169 ft · 1 min · 75th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Woodridge Drive

    1295 ft · 42 sec · Woodridge Drive

  18. 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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
140 mi · 65%
Old Route 36
63.9 mi · 30%
South Bolingbrook Drive
4.59 mi · 2%
East Morton Avenue
2.5 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.73 mi
75th Street
0.6 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
179.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Normal
01h 41m from Jacksonville
Leave By
10:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Normal and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 2.1 mi away

City Hall - Town of Normal

Normal , IL
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761
Parking lot
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Meeting point 4.3 mi away

City of Bloomington, Illinois

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Rating 3.6/5 8 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.3 mi away

Bloomington Finance Department

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Normal.

RAIL

Uptown Station

1 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

50 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Lincoln

52 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

61 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Woodridge. Straight-line distance: 179.86 mi (289.45 km).

Jacksonville

#1 Jacksonville

City in Morgan County, Illinois, United States

Population18,488
Coordinates39.7339400, -90.2290100
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Woodridge

#2 Woodridge

Suburb of Chicago in Illinois, USA

Population33,329
Coordinates41.7469700, -88.0503400
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: South Central Park Plaza (-90.22901, 39.733738)
End: Woodridge Drive (-88.050497, 41.746886)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 346 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.58 gal
28.71 L · about $28.58
Round trip
$57.17
15.16 gal · 57.42 L
Estimated CO2
67.4 kg one way
Round trip: 134.7 kg / 297 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Woodridge. The current time is 15:03:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.