How far is Richton Park, IL from Woodridge, IL?
The driving distance from Richton Park, IL to Woodridge, IL is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richton Park and Woodridge.
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Start on Sauk Trail
2.1 mi · 5 min · Sauk Trail
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Take the ramp right toward I 57 North: Chicago
1584 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 59 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Lincoln Highway
1569 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Lincoln Highway
87 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
2.6 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Harlem Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · Harlem Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Joliet
1685 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Tollway
15.2 mi · 17 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward 75th Street, Woodridge, Darien
1762 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto 75th Street
1.5 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 Richton Park 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.
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Continue on Veterans Memorial Tollway
15.2 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Isolated Rain Showers leaving Richton Park 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 Richton Park to Woodridge?
The road trip is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
New Lenox is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Richton Park and 19.2 miles from Woodridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.06 one way or $12.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers around Richton Park and Showers And Thunderstorms near Woodridge.
Stop Ideas Near New Lenox
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Joliet Transportation Center
Homewood
Naperville
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richton Park and Woodridge. Straight-line distance: 25.49 mi (41.03 km).
#1 Richton Park
Village in United States of America
| Population | 13,138 |
| Coordinates | 41.4844800, -87.7033800 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| 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: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.67 | $6.06 | $12.13 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $6.88 | $13.76 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $7.59 | $15.18 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $8.54 | $17.08 |
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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