How far is Woodridge, IL from Carol Stream, IL?
The driving distance from Woodridge, IL to Carol Stream, IL is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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 30m.
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.
Town in DuPage County, Illinois, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodridge and Carol Stream.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodridge and Carol Stream.
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Start on Woodridge Drive
1296 ft · 46 sec · Woodridge Drive
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Turn right onto 75th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 75th Street
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Turn left onto I 355 North: Northwest Suburbs
2684 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
11.3 mi · 14 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 64: North Avenue
2249 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 64: Glendale Heights, Carol Stream
103 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto North Avenue
5.4 mi · 10 min · North Avenue
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Turn right onto Kuhn Road
2294 ft · 59 sec · Kuhn Road
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Turn right onto Thunderbird Trail
62 m · 11 sec · Thunderbird Trail
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Turn right onto Aztec Drive
49 m · 8 sec · Aztec Drive
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Turn left onto West Thunderbird Trail
1243 ft · 55 sec · West Thunderbird Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Thunderbird Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodridge and Carol Stream.
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
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
11.3 mi · 00h 14m
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 Woodridge and Showers And Thunderstorms near Carol Stream.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodridge to Carol Stream?
The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 9.8 miles from Woodridge and 9.8 miles from Carol Stream.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.22 one way or $6.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Woodridge and Showers And Thunderstorms near Carol Stream.
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 Woodridge and Carol Stream. Straight-line distance: 12.23 mi (19.69 km).
#1 Woodridge
Suburb of Chicago in Illinois, USA
| Population | 33,329 |
| Coordinates | 41.7469700, -88.0503400 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carol Stream
Town
| Population | 38,821 |
| Coordinates | 41.9125300, -88.1347900 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carol Stream (-88.13479, 41.91253)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $4.53 | $9.07 |
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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