How far is Lansing, IL from Woodridge, IL?

The driving distance from Lansing, IL to Woodridge, IL is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.53 mi
00h 45m
Flight
29.25 mi
47.07 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.25 mi
Kilometers
47.07 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.53 mi
Kilometers
65.22 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodridge
Thu, Oct 15, 1:15 PM CDT
Return by in Lansing
Thu, Oct 15, 2:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lansing
2026-10-15T12:30
Arrive Woodridge
Thu, Oct 15, 1:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lansing
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Mokena
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Lansing
20.3 mi
00h 22m
To Woodridge
20.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 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 Lansing and Woodridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Torrence Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Torrence Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West, I 294 North

    1703 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Iowa

    15.4 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Tollway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  10. 10

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

    1762 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 75th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 75th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Woodridge Drive

    1376 ft · 49 sec · Woodridge Drive

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodridge Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
15.7 mi · 39%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
15.2 mi · 38%
Tri-State Tollway
4.82 mi · 12%
Torrence Avenue
1.49 mi · 4%
75th Street
1.27 mi · 3%
Ridge Road
1.03 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Iowa

15.4 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
29.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mokena
00h 22m from Lansing
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Lansing 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 Lansing to Woodridge?

The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Mokena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Lansing and 20.3 miles from Woodridge.

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

The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.67 one way or $13.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mokena

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

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

16 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Homewood

19 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Summit

30 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Dyer station

31 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Woodridge. Straight-line distance: 29.25 mi (47.07 km).

Lansing

#1 Lansing

Village in Illinois, USA

Population27,059
Coordinates41.5647600, -87.5389300
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Woodridge

#2 Woodridge

Suburb of Chicago in Illinois, USA

Population33,329
Coordinates41.7469700, -88.0503400
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Ridge Road (-87.538921, 41.564825)
End: Woodridge Drive (-88.050497, 41.746886)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.41 L · about $6.67
Round trip
$13.34
2.86 gal · 10.82 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $6.67 $13.34
Mid-grade $5.29 $7.57 $15.14
Premium $5.84 $8.35 $16.69
Diesel $6.57 $9.40 $18.79

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 Lansing and Woodridge. The current time is 12:30:01.

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.