How far is Woodridge, IL from Beach Park, IL?

The driving distance from Woodridge, IL to Beach Park, IL is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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
59.06 mi
01h 21m
Flight
47.7 mi
76.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.7 mi
Kilometers
76.76 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.06 mi
Kilometers
95.05 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beach Park
Sun, Jul 26, 6:23 AM CDT
Return by in Woodridge
Sun, Jul 26, 7:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodridge
2026-07-26T05:02
Arrive Beach Park
Sun, Jul 26, 6:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodridge
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
Des Plaines
IL

The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois.

From Woodridge
29.5 mi
00h 40m
To Beach Park
29.5 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Jul 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Jul 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Woodridge and Beach Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodridge and Beach Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Woodridge Drive

    1296 ft · 46 sec · Woodridge Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 75th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 75th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 355 North: Northwest Suburbs

    2684 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    3 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 Toll: Aurora, Chicago

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 88 East: Chicago

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 294 North, I 290 West: Milwaukee, Rockford

    3128 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 294 Toll North: O'Hare International Airport, Milwaukee

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    35.2 mi · 43 min · Tri-State Tollway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 120 East: Belvidere Road

    1923 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Belvidere Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Belvidere Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Belvidere Street

    2287 ft · 56 sec · Belvidere Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Green Bay Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · South Green Bay Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Yorkhouse Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Yorkhouse Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Lewis Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Lewis Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Beach Road

    131 m · 14 sec · West Beach Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    64 m · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    93 m · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
35.2 mi · 60%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
7.91 mi · 13%
South Green Bay Road
4.36 mi · 7%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
2.99 mi · 5%
Belvidere Road
1.87 mi · 3%
West Yorkhouse Road
1.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

35.2 mi · 00h 43m

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
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
47.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Des Plaines
00h 40m from Woodridge
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Woodridge and Mostly Sunny near Beach Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodridge to Beach Park?

The road trip is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Des Plaines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Woodridge and 29.5 miles from Beach Park.

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

The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.84 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Woodridge and Mostly Sunny near Beach Park.

Stop Ideas Near Des Plaines

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

8 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

24 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Chicago Union Station

27 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodridge and Beach Park. Straight-line distance: 47.7 mi (76.76 km).

Woodridge

#1 Woodridge

Suburb of Chicago in Illinois, USA

Population33,329
Coordinates41.7469700, -88.0503400
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Beach Park

#2 Beach Park

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population13,641
Coordinates42.4222400, -87.8573000
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodridge (-88.05034, 41.74697)
End: Beach Park (-87.8573, 42.42224)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.89 L · about $7.84
Round trip
$15.69
4.16 gal · 15.78 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.84 $15.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.85 $17.69
Premium $4.65 $9.68 $19.36
Diesel $5.30 $11.03 $22.06

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 · Jul 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodridge and Beach Park. The current time is 05:02:16.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.