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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
2.5 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis
1453 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South
1965 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
706 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
105.2 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
2888 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
27.4 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island
7.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24 West: Bartonville
19.6 mi · 25 min
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Turn left
39 m · 5 sec
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Continue on West Valley View Drive
1061 ft · 18 sec · West Valley View Drive
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Continue on United States Highway 24
16.9 mi · 25 min · United States Highway 24
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Turn left onto South Main Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
28.4 mi · 42 min
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Turn right onto West Clinton Street
7.6 mi · 11 min · West Clinton Street
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Lagrange Lock Road
5.8 mi · 14 min · Lagrange Lock Road
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Continue on County Road 1965 East
1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road 1965 East
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Continue on County Road 12
2015 ft · 55 sec · County Road 12
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
City Hall - Town of Normal
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington Finance Department
Allentown City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carlock.
Uptown Station
Peoria, Illinois
Lincoln
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodridge and La Grange. Straight-line distance: 179.87 mi (289.47 km).
#1 Woodridge
Suburb of Chicago in Illinois, USA
| Population | 33,329 |
| Coordinates | 41.7469700, -88.0503400 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
#2 La Grange
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 15,292 |
| Coordinates | 39.9472700, -90.5373500 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Grange (-90.53735, 39.94727)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 374 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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