How far is Woodridge, IL from Lansing, IL?
The driving distance from Woodridge, IL to Lansing, IL is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City 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 Lansing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodridge and Lansing.
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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
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, IL 83: Torrence Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 6 West, IL 83 West: Torrence Avenue
997 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 83 South
153 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Torrence Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Torrence Avenue
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
1 mi · 2 min · Ridge Road
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Turn right
7 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodridge and Lansing.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Woodridge and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lansing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodridge to Lansing?
The road trip is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Mokena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Woodridge and 20.4 miles from Lansing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.72 one way or $13.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Woodridge and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lansing.
Stop Ideas Near Mokena
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 Mokena.
Joliet Transportation Center
Homewood
Summit
Dyer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodridge and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 29.25 mi (47.07 km).
#1 Woodridge
Suburb of Chicago in Illinois, USA
| Population | 33,329 |
| Coordinates | 41.7469700, -88.0503400 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lansing
Village in Illinois, USA
| Population | 27,059 |
| Coordinates | 41.5647600, -87.5389300 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lansing (-87.53893, 41.56476)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $6.72 | $13.44 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $7.62 | $15.24 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $8.41 | $16.81 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $9.46 | $18.92 |
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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