How far is Wood Dale, IL from Woodridge, IL?
The driving distance from Wood Dale, IL to Woodridge, IL is about 20.5 miles (33 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in DuPage County, Illinois, USA
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wood Dale and Woodridge.
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Start on Irving Park Road
10 m · 9 sec · Irving Park Road
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Continue on Irving Park Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Irving Park Road
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Turn left onto East Bloomingdale Road
1.3 mi · 4 min · East Bloomingdale Road
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Turn left onto North Rohlwing Road
2830 ft · 48 sec · North Rohlwing Road
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Turn right
60 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Lake Street
1007 ft · 24 sec · Lake Street
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Turn left onto I 355 Toll South: Joliet
1607 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
14.9 mi · 19 min
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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 Wood Dale 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.
I 355 Toll South
Merge slight left
14.9 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Wood Dale 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 Wood Dale to Woodridge?
The road trip is about 20.5 miles (33 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Glen Ellyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Wood Dale and 10.3 miles from Woodridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.36 one way or $6.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Wood Dale and Showers And Thunderstorms near Woodridge.
Stop Ideas Near Glen Ellyn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glen Ellyn.
Naperville
La Grange Road
Summit
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wood Dale and Woodridge. Straight-line distance: 15.4 mi (24.78 km).
#1 Wood Dale
Addison Township, DuPage County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 13,483 |
| Coordinates | 41.9633600, -87.9789600 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| 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: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $4.20 | $8.41 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
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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