How far is Morton Grove, IL from Woodridge, IL?
The driving distance from Morton Grove, IL to Woodridge, IL is about 32.3 miles (52 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morton Grove and Woodridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morton Grove and Woodridge.
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Start on Fernald Avenue
35 m · 13 sec · Fernald Avenue
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Turn left onto West Dempster Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Dempster Street
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Turn left onto North Waukegan Road
1675 ft · 40 sec · North Waukegan Road
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Continue on North Waukegan Road
1.5 km · 2 min · North Waukegan Road
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Turn left onto Harlem Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Harlem Avenue
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Turn right onto West Touhy Avenue
3.2 mi · 6 min · West Touhy Avenue
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Turn left onto South Des Plaines River Road
56 m · 4 sec · South Des Plaines River Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 South: Indiana
2265 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
8.9 mi · 12 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
1.5 km · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1251 ft · 31 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Continue on Tri-State Tollway
1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 88 West Toll: Aurora
2633 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
1.2 km · 60 sec · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 355 South: Joliet
1.2 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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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 Morton Grove and Woodridge.
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.
Tri-State Tollway
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
8.93 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Morton Grove 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 Morton Grove to Woodridge?
The road trip is about 32.3 miles (52 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Berkeley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Morton Grove and 16.4 miles from Woodridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 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 $5.32 one way or $10.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Morton Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms near Woodridge.
Stop Ideas Near Berkeley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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La Grange Road
Summit
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morton Grove and Woodridge. Straight-line distance: 24.52 mi (39.46 km).
#1 Morton Grove
Village in United States of America
| Population | 22,564 |
| Coordinates | 42.0405900, -87.7825600 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| 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: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $6.03 | $12.07 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $6.65 | $13.31 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $7.49 | $14.98 |
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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