How far is Woodridge, IL from Streator, IL?

The driving distance from Woodridge, IL to Streator, IL is about 78.3 miles (126 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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
78.27 mi
01h 41m
Flight
59.37 mi
95.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.37 mi
Kilometers
95.55 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.27 mi
Kilometers
125.97 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Streator
Thu, Oct 15, 6:06 PM CDT
Return by in Woodridge
Thu, Oct 15, 7:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodridge
2026-10-15T16:24
Arrive Streator
Thu, Oct 15, 6:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
Diamond
IL

Village in Illinois, USA

From Woodridge
39.1 mi
00h 50m
To Streator
39.1 mi
00h 50m

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
68°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Woodridge Drive

    1296 ft · 46 sec · Woodridge Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 75th Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · 75th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet

    1727 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis

    1453 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    706 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    51.5 mi · 58 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 17: Streator, Kankakee

    1932 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East 3200 North Road

    9.9 mi · 15 min · East 3200 North Road

  11. 11

    Continue on E 3200 N Road

    3 mi · 4 min · E 3200 N Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North 1200 East Road

    6.9 mi · 12 min · North 1200 East Road

  13. 13

    Continue on East Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
51.5 mi · 66%
East 3200 North Road
9.89 mi · 13%
North 1200 East Road
6.91 mi · 9%
E 3200 N Road
2.96 mi · 4%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
2.55 mi · 3%
East Main Street
1.99 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

51.5 mi · 00h 58m

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
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
59.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Diamond
00h 50m from Woodridge
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.3 miles (126 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Diamond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Woodridge and 39.1 miles from Streator.

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

The direct path is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.88 one way or $25.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Diamond

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

26 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

30 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kankakee

37 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Plano

48 mi away
101 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodridge and Streator. Straight-line distance: 59.37 mi (95.55 km).

Woodridge

#1 Woodridge

Suburb of Chicago in Illinois, USA

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

#2 Streator

City in Illinois

Population12,933
Coordinates41.1208700, -88.8353500
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodridge (-88.05034, 41.74697)
End: Streator (-88.83535, 41.12087)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.46 L · about $12.88
Round trip
$25.75
5.52 gal · 20.92 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $12.88 $25.75
Mid-grade $5.29 $14.61 $29.21
Premium $5.84 $16.11 $32.22
Diesel $6.57 $18.14 $36.27

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 Streator. The current time is 16:24:26.

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.