How far is Woodridge, IL from Carpentersville, IL?

The driving distance from Woodridge, IL to Carpentersville, IL is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
38.86 mi
00h 54m
Flight
27.97 mi
45.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.97 mi
Kilometers
45.01 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.86 mi
Kilometers
62.54 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carpentersville
Thu, Oct 15, 2:23 PM CDT
Return by in Woodridge
Thu, Oct 15, 3:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodridge
2026-10-15T13:29
Arrive Carpentersville
Thu, Oct 15, 2:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
Itasca
IL

Village in Illinois, U.

From Woodridge
19.4 mi
00h 27m
To Carpentersville
19.4 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
62°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 Woodridge and Carpentersville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.2 mi · 20 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road

    1888 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Higgins Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Higgins Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Meacham Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Meacham Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 90 Toll West: Rockford

    2759 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 59

    2167 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto New Sutton Road

    1940 ft · 41 sec · New Sutton Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Higgins Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · West Higgins Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Kennedy Drive

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South Kennedy Drive

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Kennedy Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Tollway
20.8 mi · 54%
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
6.69 mi · 17%
West Higgins Road
3.8 mi · 10%
South Kennedy Drive
1.91 mi · 5%
North Meacham Road
1.44 mi · 4%
75th Street
0.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

16.2 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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
28 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Itasca
00h 27m from Woodridge
Leave By
4:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Woodridge and Showers And Thunderstorms near Carpentersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodridge to Carpentersville?

The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Itasca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Woodridge and 19.4 miles from Carpentersville.

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

The direct path is about 28 miles (45 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.39 one way or $12.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Woodridge and Showers And Thunderstorms near Carpentersville.

Stop Ideas Near Itasca

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

20 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

21 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

25 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

26 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodridge and Carpentersville. Straight-line distance: 27.97 mi (45.01 km).

Woodridge

#1 Woodridge

Suburb of Chicago in Illinois, USA

Population33,329
Coordinates41.7469700, -88.0503400
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Carpentersville

#2 Carpentersville

Village in Kane County, Illinois

Population36,940
Coordinates42.1211400, -88.2578600
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodridge (-88.05034, 41.74697)
End: Carpentersville (-88.25786, 42.12114)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.19 L · about $6.39
Round trip
$12.78
2.74 gal · 10.38 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $6.39 $12.78
Mid-grade $5.29 $7.25 $14.50
Premium $5.84 $8.00 $15.99
Diesel $6.57 $9.00 $18.00

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 Woodridge and Carpentersville. The current time is 13:29:37.

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.