How far is Woodridge, IL from Herrin, IL?

The driving distance from Woodridge, IL to Herrin, IL is about 319.3 miles (513.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 277.4 miles (446.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
319.29 mi
05h 51m
Flight
277.39 mi
446.41 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
277.39 mi
Kilometers
446.41 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
319.29 mi
Kilometers
513.85 km
Drive Time
05h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Herrin
Thu, Oct 15, 7:20 PM CDT
Return by in Woodridge
Fri, Oct 16, 1:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodridge
2026-10-15T13:28
Arrive Herrin
Thu, Oct 15, 7:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:52 AM to 1:52 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodridge
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Tuscola
IL

City in Illinois

From Woodridge
159.7 mi
02h 55m
To Herrin
159.6 mi
02h 55m

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
87°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Woodridge Drive

    1296 ft · 46 sec · Woodridge Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 75th Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · 75th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet

    1727 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Indiana

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 57 South: Memphis

    3222 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    186.7 mi · 3 hr 22 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    32.7 mi · 35 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Johnston City, Herrin

    1506 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Herrin Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Herrin Road

  13. 13

    Continue on East Herrin Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Herrin Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Park Avenue

    2847 ft · 54 sec · North Park Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Park Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
253 mi · 79%
Ken Gray Expressway
32.7 mi · 10%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
15.1 mi · 5%
I 80 East
11.9 mi · 4%
Herrin Road
3.06 mi · 1%
East Herrin Street
1.39 mi
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

187 mi · 03h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.9 mi
277.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuscola
02h 55m from Woodridge
Leave By
5:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Woodridge and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Herrin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 319.3 miles (513.8 km) and usually takes 05h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tuscola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.7 miles from Woodridge and 159.6 miles from Herrin.

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

The direct path is about 277.4 miles (446.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.57 one way or $105.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tuscola

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

35 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Mattoon station

36 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

58 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

66 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodridge and Herrin. Straight-line distance: 277.39 mi (446.41 km).

Woodridge

#1 Woodridge

Suburb of Chicago in Illinois, USA

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

#2 Herrin

City in Williamson County, Illinois, United States

Population12,625
Coordinates37.8031100, -89.0275700
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodridge (-88.05034, 41.74697)
End: Herrin (-89.02757, 37.80311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 514 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.27 gal
42.65 L · about $52.57
Round trip
$105.15
22.54 gal · 85.3 L
Estimated CO2
100.2 kg one way
Round trip: 200.3 kg / 442 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $52.57 $105.15
Mid-grade $5.29 $59.64 $119.28
Premium $5.84 $65.78 $131.57
Diesel $6.57 $74.06 $148.11

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 Herrin. The current time is 13:28:32.

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.