How far is Northfield, IL from Woodridge, IL?

The driving distance from Northfield, IL to Woodridge, IL is about 37 miles (59.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
37.02 mi
00h 48m
Flight
28.04 mi
45.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.04 mi
Kilometers
45.12 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.02 mi
Kilometers
59.57 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodridge
Thu, Oct 15, 2:16 PM CDT
Return by in Northfield
Thu, Oct 15, 3:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northfield
2026-10-15T13:27
Arrive Woodridge
Thu, Oct 15, 2:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northfield
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
Northlake
IL

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Northfield
18.5 mi
00h 24m
To Woodridge
18.5 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph E
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 Northfield and Woodridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bosworth Lane

    24 m · 9 sec · Bosworth Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Wagner Road

    647 ft · 18 sec · Wagner Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Willow Road

    4.7 mi · 9 min · Willow Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 294 Toll South: Indiana

    2622 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    15.7 mi · 20 min · Tri-State Tollway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

    1.5 km · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1251 ft · 31 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 88 West Toll: Aurora

    2633 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    1.2 km · 60 sec · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 355 South: Joliet

    1.2 km · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 75th Street

    2158 ft · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 75th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · 75th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Woodridge Drive

    1376 ft · 49 sec · Woodridge Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodridge Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Northfield 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
16.7 mi · 45%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
6.51 mi · 18%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
5.25 mi · 14%
Willow Road
4.66 mi · 13%
75th Street
1.25 mi · 3%
I 355 South
0.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

15.7 mi · 00h 20m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
28 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northlake
00h 24m from Northfield
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Northfield 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 Northfield to Woodridge?

The road trip is about 37 miles (59.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Northlake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Northfield and 18.5 miles from Woodridge.

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

The direct path is about 28 miles (45.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 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 Mostly Cloudy around Northfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Woodridge.

Stop Ideas Near Northlake

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

11 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Glenview station

19 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

22 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northfield and Woodridge. Straight-line distance: 28.04 mi (45.12 km).

Northfield

#1 Northfield

Village in Cook County, Illinois

Population5,387
Coordinates42.0997500, -87.7809000
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Woodridge

#2 Woodridge

Suburb of Chicago in Illinois, USA

Population33,329
Coordinates41.7469700, -88.0503400
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Bosworth Lane (-87.7809, 42.099766)
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
4.94 L · about $6.11
Round trip
$12.22
2.62 gal · 9.88 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Northfield and Woodridge. The current time is 13:27:44.

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.