How far is Woodridge, IL from Homewood, IL?
The driving distance from Woodridge, IL to Homewood, IL is about 34.8 miles (56 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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 45m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodridge and Homewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodridge and Homewood.
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Start on Woodridge Drive
1296 ft · 46 sec · Woodridge Drive
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Turn right onto 75th Street
1.3 km · 1 min · 75th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
1727 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
15.1 mi · 17 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Indiana
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
14.5 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Dixie Highway
1387 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Dixie Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Dixie Highway
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Continue on Dixie Highway
562 ft · 20 sec · Dixie Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dixie Highway
2535 ft · 2 min · Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto 183rd Street
20 m · 2 sec · 183rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 183rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodridge and Homewood.
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
15.1 mi · 00h 17m
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 Homewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodridge to Homewood?
The road trip is about 34.8 miles (56 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
New Lenox is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Woodridge and 17.4 miles from Homewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.74 one way or $11.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Woodridge and Showers And Thunderstorms near Homewood.
Stop Ideas Near New Lenox
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 New Lenox.
Joliet Transportation Center
Homewood
Naperville
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodridge and Homewood. Straight-line distance: 23.8 mi (38.3 km).
#1 Woodridge
Suburb of Chicago in Illinois, USA
| Population | 33,329 |
| Coordinates | 41.7469700, -88.0503400 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Homewood
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 18,475 |
| Coordinates | 41.5572600, -87.6656000 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Homewood (-87.6656, 41.55726)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $7.18 | $14.36 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
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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