How far is Woodridge, IL from South Elgin, IL?
The driving distance from Woodridge, IL to South Elgin, IL is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (34 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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 49m.
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.
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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 South Elgin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodridge and South Elgin.
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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
14.6 mi · 18 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lake Street
2523 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
34 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Lake Street
5.8 mi · 10 min · Lake Street
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Continue on Lake Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Lake Street
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Continue on West Lake Street
4.1 mi · 5 min · West Lake Street
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Turn left onto Naperville Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Naperville Road
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Turn right onto West Bartlett Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · West Bartlett Road
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Continue on Middle Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Middle Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Gilbert Street
104 m · 12 sec · South Gilbert Street
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Turn left onto East State Street
608 ft · 18 sec · East State Street
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Turn left onto South Center Street
12 m · 2 sec · South Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodridge and South Elgin.
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.
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
14.6 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Woodridge and Partly Sunny near South Elgin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodridge to South Elgin?
The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Bloomingdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Woodridge and 16.3 miles from South Elgin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.1 miles (34 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.34 one way or $8.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Woodridge and Partly Sunny near South Elgin.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomingdale
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 Bloomingdale.
Naperville
La Grange Road
Glenview station
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodridge and South Elgin. Straight-line distance: 21.14 mi (34.02 km).
#1 Woodridge
Suburb of Chicago in Illinois, USA
| Population | 33,329 |
| Coordinates | 41.7469700, -88.0503400 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Elgin
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 24,646 |
| Coordinates | 41.9941900, -88.2923000 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Elgin (-88.2923, 41.99419)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.34 | $8.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
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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