How far is Woodridge, IL from Mundelein, IL?

The driving distance from Woodridge, IL to Mundelein, IL is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
40.56 mi
00h 57m
Flight
35.74 mi
57.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.74 mi
Kilometers
57.52 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.56 mi
Kilometers
65.27 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mundelein
Thu, Oct 15, 9:14 PM CDT
Return by in Woodridge
Thu, Oct 15, 10:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodridge
2026-10-15T20:17
Arrive Mundelein
Thu, Oct 15, 9:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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
Itasca
IL

Village in Illinois, U.

From Woodridge
20.3 mi
00h 28m
To Mundelein
20.3 mi
00h 28m

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
60°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 53, IL 68: Dundee Road

    1797 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Dundee Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Dundee Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Arlington Heights Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Arlington Heights Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto McHenry Road

    1428 ft · 31 sec · McHenry Road

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 83

    2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 83

  12. 12

    Continue on Mundelein Road

    2773 ft · 47 sec · Mundelein Road

  13. 13

    Continue on IL RT 83

    1.1 km · 1 min · IL RT 83

  14. 14

    Continue on IL Rt 83

    1890 ft · 32 sec · IL Rt 83

  15. 15

    Continue on Mundelein Road

    1854 ft · 33 sec · Mundelein Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Lake Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Lake Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Lake Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Tollway
28.7 mi · 71%
North Arlington Heights Road
2.42 mi · 6%
State Highway 83
2.32 mi · 6%
South Lake Street
2.06 mi · 5%
IL RT 83
1.04 mi · 3%
75th Street
0.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

16.2 mi · 00h 20m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
35.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Itasca
00h 28m from Woodridge
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Itasca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Woodridge and 20.3 miles from Mundelein.

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

The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.67 one way or $13.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Itasca

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

20 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

21 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

25 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

26 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodridge and Mundelein. Straight-line distance: 35.74 mi (57.52 km).

Woodridge

#1 Woodridge

Suburb of Chicago in Illinois, USA

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

#2 Mundelein

Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States

Population30,945
Coordinates42.2630800, -88.0039700
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodridge (-88.05034, 41.74697)
End: Mundelein (-88.00397, 42.26308)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
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.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.42 L · about $6.67
Round trip
$13.34
2.86 gal · 10.84 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $6.67 $13.34
Mid-grade $5.29 $7.57 $15.14
Premium $5.84 $8.35 $16.69
Diesel $6.57 $9.40 $18.79

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 Mundelein. The current time is 20:17:05.

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.