How far is Woodridge, IL from Lincolnwood, IL?

The driving distance from Woodridge, IL to Lincolnwood, IL is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (39 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
32.77 mi
00h 51m
Flight
24.25 mi
39.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.25 mi
Kilometers
39.03 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.77 mi
Kilometers
52.74 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincolnwood
Thu, Oct 15, 3:26 PM CDT
Return by in Woodridge
Thu, Oct 15, 4:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodridge
2026-10-15T14:34
Arrive Lincolnwood
Thu, Oct 15, 3:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
Elmhurst
IL

A city in DuPage County, Illinois.

From Woodridge
16.3 mi
00h 25m
To Lincolnwood
16.4 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 Toll: Aurora, Chicago

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 88 East: Chicago

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 294 North, I 290 West: Milwaukee, Rockford

    3128 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 294 Toll North: O'Hare International Airport, Milwaukee

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    9.9 mi · 13 min · Tri-State Tollway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Touhy Avenue

    635 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Touhy Avenue

    2694 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Touhy Avenue East

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto East Touhy Avenue

    6.5 mi · 13 min · East Touhy Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Pratt Avenue

    18 m · 2 sec · West Pratt Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Pratt Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
9.94 mi · 30%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
7.91 mi · 24%
East Touhy Avenue
6.47 mi · 20%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
2.99 mi · 9%
75th Street
0.92 mi · 3%
Lincoln Avenue
0.68 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

9.94 mi · 00h 13m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
24.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elmhurst
00h 25m from Woodridge
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Woodridge and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lincolnwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Elmhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Woodridge and 16.4 miles from Lincolnwood.

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

The direct path is about 24.2 miles (39 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 $5.41 one way or $10.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elmhurst

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

11 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

16 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

22 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Naperville

22 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodridge and Lincolnwood. Straight-line distance: 24.25 mi (39.03 km).

Woodridge

#1 Woodridge

Suburb of Chicago in Illinois, USA

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

#2 Lincolnwood

Village in United States of America

Population12,091
Coordinates42.0044800, -87.7300600
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodridge (-88.05034, 41.74697)
End: Lincolnwood (-87.73006, 42.00448)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.38 L · about $5.41
Round trip
$10.82
2.32 gal · 8.76 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $5.41 $10.82
Mid-grade $5.29 $6.14 $12.28
Premium $5.84 $6.77 $13.54
Diesel $6.57 $7.62 $15.24

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 Lincolnwood. The current time is 14:34:30.

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.