How far is Woodridge, IL from West Chicago, IL?
The driving distance from Woodridge, IL to West Chicago, IL is about 18.6 miles (30 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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 31m.
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.
The second most populous city in Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodridge and West Chicago.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodridge and West Chicago.
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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 left to continue on I 88 West: Aurora
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Winfield Road, Warrenville, Winfield
1567 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Winfield Road, Warrenville, Winfield
160 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Winfield Road
3209 ft · 1 min · Winfield Road
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Turn left onto Warrenville Road
1365 ft · 31 sec · Warrenville Road
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Turn right onto Batavia Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Batavia Road
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Turn right onto Illinois Route 59
1.8 mi · 3 min · Illinois Route 59
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Continue on South Neltnor Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Neltnor Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
2029 ft · 41 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn slight left onto Galena Street
149 m · 24 sec · Galena Street
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Turn right
91 m · 22 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 West Chicago.
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.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
5.12 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Woodridge and Partly Sunny near West Chicago.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodridge to West Chicago?
The road trip is about 18.6 miles (30 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Naperville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Woodridge and 9.3 miles from West Chicago.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Woodridge and Partly Sunny near West Chicago.
Stop Ideas Near Naperville
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 Naperville.
Naperville
La Grange Road
Summit
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodridge and West Chicago. Straight-line distance: 12.38 mi (19.92 km).
#1 Woodridge
Suburb of Chicago in Illinois, USA
| Population | 33,329 |
| Coordinates | 41.7469700, -88.0503400 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Chicago
City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 26,593 |
| Coordinates | 41.8847500, -88.2039600 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Chicago (-88.20396, 41.88475)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.81 | $5.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
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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