How far is Woodridge, IL from La Grange, IL?

The driving distance from Woodridge, IL to La Grange, IL is about 232.5 miles (374.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.9 miles (289.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 49m 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
232.54 mi
04h 54m
Flight
179.87 mi
289.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.87 mi
Kilometers
289.47 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.54 mi
Kilometers
374.23 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Grange
Thu, Apr 16, 11:23 PM CDT
Return by in Woodridge
Fri, Apr 17, 4:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodridge
2026-04-16T18:28
Arrive La Grange
Thu, Apr 16, 11:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 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
7:10 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
Carlock
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Woodridge
116.2 mi
02h 27m
To La Grange
116.3 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodridge and La Grange.

  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

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis

    1453 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    706 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    105.2 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    2888 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    27.4 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island

    7.9 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24 West: Bartonville

    19.6 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    39 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on West Valley View Drive

    1061 ft · 18 sec · West Valley View Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on United States Highway 24

    16.9 mi · 25 min · United States Highway 24

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    4.6 mi · 7 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    28.4 mi · 42 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Clinton Street

    7.6 mi · 11 min · West Clinton Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Lagrange Lock Road

    5.8 mi · 14 min · Lagrange Lock Road

  21. 21

    Continue on County Road 1965 East

    1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road 1965 East

  22. 22

    Continue on County Road 12

    2015 ft · 55 sec · County Road 12

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 12

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
105 mi · 45%
South Main Street
33 mi · 14%
I 74 West
28 mi · 12%
US 24 West
19.6 mi · 8%
United States Highway 24
16.9 mi · 7%
I 474 West
7.88 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

105 mi · 01h 56m

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
04h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.6 mi
179.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carlock
02h 27m from Woodridge
Leave By
7:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Woodridge and Chance Rain Showers near La Grange.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodridge to La Grange?

The road trip is about 232.5 miles (374.2 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?

Carlock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.2 miles from Woodridge and 116.3 miles from La Grange.

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

The direct path is about 179.9 miles (289.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.6 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 7:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.96 one way or $61.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Woodridge and Chance Rain Showers near La Grange.

Stop Ideas Near Carlock

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Carlock and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.5 mi away

City Hall - Town of Normal

Normal , IL
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761
Parking lot
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Meeting point 9.5 mi away

City of Bloomington, Illinois

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Rating 3.6/5 8 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.5 mi away

Bloomington Finance Department

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
City tax office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

Allentown City Hall

Tremont , IL
15881 Uhlman Rd, Tremont, IL 61568
Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carlock.

RAIL

Uptown Station

15 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

48 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Lincoln

52 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Pontiac station

53 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodridge and La Grange. Straight-line distance: 179.87 mi (289.47 km).

Woodridge

#1 Woodridge

Suburb of Chicago in Illinois, USA

Population33,329
Coordinates41.7469700, -88.0503400
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
La Grange

#2 La Grange

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States of America

Population15,292
Coordinates39.9472700, -90.5373500
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodridge (-88.05034, 41.74697)
End: La Grange (-90.53735, 39.94727)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 374 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.21 gal
31.06 L · about $30.96
Round trip
$61.92
16.42 gal · 62.12 L
Estimated CO2
73 kg one way
Round trip: 145.9 kg / 322 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.96 $61.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.92 $69.83
Premium $4.65 $38.21 $76.42
Diesel $5.30 $43.55 $87.09

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodridge and La Grange. The current time is 18:28:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.