How far is Lake in the Hills, IL from Woodridge, IL?
The driving distance from Lake in the Hills, IL to Woodridge, IL is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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 56m.
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
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City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake in the Hills and Woodridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake in the Hills and Woodridge.
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Start on West Acorn Lane
1346 ft · 1 min · West Acorn Lane
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Turn left onto North Randall Road
2241 ft · 50 sec · North Randall Road
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Continue on South Randall Road
6.7 mi · 11 min · South Randall Road
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Turn left onto I 90 East Toll: Chicago
1846 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
14.7 mi · 16 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs
2618 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs
1686 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs
1362 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
16.8 mi · 21 min
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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 Lake in the Hills 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 355 South Tollway
Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
16.8 mi · 00h 21m
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 Lake in the Hills 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 Lake in the Hills to Woodridge?
The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Rolling Meadows is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Lake in the Hills and 19.4 miles from Woodridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.09 one way or $14.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake in the Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Woodridge.
Stop Ideas Near Rolling Meadows
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake in the Hills and Woodridge. Straight-line distance: 33.31 mi (53.6 km).
#1 Lake in the Hills
Village in Illinois
| Population | 28,345 |
| Coordinates | 42.1816900, -88.3303600 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| 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: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $7.09 | $14.18 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $8.04 | $16.09 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $8.87 | $17.74 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $9.99 | $19.98 |
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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