How far is Woodridge, IL from Park Ridge, IL?
The driving distance from Woodridge, IL to Park Ridge, IL is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodridge and Park Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodridge and Park Ridge.
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Start on Woodridge Drive
1296 ft · 46 sec · Woodridge Drive
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Turn right onto 75th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 75th Street
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Turn left onto I 355 North: Northwest Suburbs
2684 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
3 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 Toll: Aurora, Chicago
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 88 East: Chicago
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 294 North, I 290 West: Milwaukee, Rockford
3128 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 294 Toll North: O'Hare International Airport, Milwaukee
1156 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
9.9 mi · 13 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Touhy Avenue
635 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Touhy Avenue
2694 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Touhy Avenue East
1749 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto East Touhy Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Touhy Avenue
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Turn left onto North Greenwood Avenue
28 m · 5 sec · North Greenwood Avenue
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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 Park Ridge.
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.
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.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Woodridge and Rain Showers near Park Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodridge to Park Ridge?
The road trip is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oak Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Woodridge and 13.5 miles from Park Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.43 one way or $8.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Woodridge and Rain Showers near Park Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Brook
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 Oak Brook.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodridge and Park Ridge. Straight-line distance: 21.2 mi (34.12 km).
#1 Woodridge
Suburb of Chicago in Illinois, USA
| Population | 33,329 |
| Coordinates | 41.7469700, -88.0503400 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Park Ridge
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 36,514 |
| Coordinates | 42.0111400, -87.8406200 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.84062, 42.011153)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $5.03 | $10.05 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $5.55 | $11.09 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $6.24 | $12.48 |
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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