How far is Lake Zurich, IL from Woodridge, IL?

The driving distance from Lake Zurich, IL to Woodridge, IL is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.11 mi
00h 44m
Flight
31.17 mi
50.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.17 mi
Kilometers
50.16 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.11 mi
Kilometers
59.73 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodridge
Thu, Oct 15, 2:16 PM CDT
Return by in Lake Zurich
Thu, Oct 15, 3:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Zurich
2026-10-15T13:32
Arrive Woodridge
Thu, Oct 15, 2:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lake Zurich
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Itasca
IL

Village in Illinois, U.

From Lake Zurich
18.7 mi
00h 22m
To Woodridge
18.5 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
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 Lake Zurich and Woodridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Zurich and Woodridge.

  1. 1

    Start on North Old Rand Road

    21 m · 7 sec · North Old Rand Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2215 ft · 47 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    1635 ft · 39 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ela Road

    1071 ft · 24 sec · Ela Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Rand Road

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Rand Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Rand Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Rand Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward IL 53 South

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road

    7 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

    16.8 mi · 21 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward 75th Street

    2158 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 75th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · 75th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Woodridge Drive

    1376 ft · 49 sec · Woodridge Drive

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodridge Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Zurich 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 355 South Tollway
16.8 mi · 45%
I 290 East
7 mi · 19%
IL 53 South
4.67 mi · 13%
Rand Road
4.08 mi · 11%
North Rand Road
2.38 mi · 6%
75th Street
1.25 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
31.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Itasca
00h 22m from Lake Zurich
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Lake Zurich 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 Zurich to Woodridge?

The road trip is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Itasca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Lake Zurich and 18.5 miles from Woodridge.

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

The direct path is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Lake Zurich and Showers And Thunderstorms near Woodridge.

Stop Ideas Near Itasca

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

20 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

21 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

25 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

26 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Zurich and Woodridge. Straight-line distance: 31.17 mi (50.16 km).

Lake Zurich

#1 Lake Zurich

Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States

Population19,760
Coordinates42.1969700, -88.0934100
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Woodridge

#2 Woodridge

Suburb of Chicago in Illinois, USA

Population33,329
Coordinates41.7469700, -88.0503400
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: North Old Rand Road (-88.093313, 42.197036)
End: Woodridge Drive (-88.050497, 41.746886)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.96 L · about $6.11
Round trip
$12.22
2.62 gal · 9.92 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $6.11 $12.22
Mid-grade $5.29 $6.93 $13.87
Premium $5.84 $7.65 $15.29
Diesel $6.57 $8.61 $17.22

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 Lake Zurich and Woodridge. The current time is 13:32:38.

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.