How far is Woodridge, IL from Huntley, IL?

The driving distance from Woodridge, IL to Huntley, IL is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
49.29 mi
01h 04m
Flight
34.98 mi
56.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.98 mi
Kilometers
56.29 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.29 mi
Kilometers
79.33 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntley
Thu, Oct 15, 4:26 PM CDT
Return by in Woodridge
Thu, Oct 15, 5:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodridge
2026-10-15T15:22
Arrive Huntley
Thu, Oct 15, 4:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
Hoffman Estates
IL

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

From Woodridge
24.6 mi
00h 32m
To Huntley
24.7 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
61°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.7 mi · 21 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 47: Huntley, Woodstock

    2605 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 47 North: Huntley, Woodstock

    1680 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Tollway
20.8 mi · 42%
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
19.7 mi · 40%
North Meacham Road
1.44 mi · 3%
75th Street
0.92 mi · 2%
East Higgins Road
0.84 mi · 2%
I 90 Toll West
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

19.7 mi · 00h 21m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
35 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hoffman Estates
00h 32m from Woodridge
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Woodridge and Rain Showers near Huntley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Hoffman Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.6 miles from Woodridge and 24.7 miles from Huntley.

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

The direct path is about 35 miles (56.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.12 one way or $16.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hoffman Estates

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

23 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Naperville

30 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

31 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

36 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodridge and Huntley. Straight-line distance: 34.98 mi (56.29 km).

Woodridge

#1 Woodridge

Suburb of Chicago in Illinois, USA

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

#2 Huntley

Village in McHenry and Kane counties, Illinois, United States

Population27,256
Coordinates42.1680800, -88.4281400
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodridge (-88.05034, 41.74697)
End: Huntley (-88.42814, 42.16808)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.58 L · about $8.12
Round trip
$16.23
3.48 gal · 13.16 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $8.12 $16.23
Mid-grade $5.29 $9.21 $18.42
Premium $5.84 $10.16 $20.31
Diesel $6.57 $11.43 $22.87

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 Huntley. The current time is 15:22:19.

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.