How far is Woodside, IL from Rochester, IL?
The driving distance from Woodside, IL to Rochester, IL is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodside and Rochester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodside and Rochester.
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Start on West Iron Bridge Road
33 m · 5 sec · West Iron Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Woodside Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Woodside Road
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Continue on Toronto Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Toronto Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1998 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 29 South: Taylorville
1947 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto South Walnut Street
63 m · 6 sec · South Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
1203 ft · 34 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodside and Rochester.
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.
Toronto Road
Merge slight left
5.64 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Woodside and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rochester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodside to Rochester?
The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Southern View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Woodside and 6.4 miles from Rochester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Woodside and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rochester.
Stop Ideas Near Southern View
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 Southern View.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodside and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 8.08 mi (13.01 km).
#1 Woodside
Township in Sangamon County, Illinois
| Population | 10,484 |
| Coordinates | 39.7200500, -89.6789900 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rochester
Village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 3,715 |
| Coordinates | 39.7494900, -89.5317600 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rochester (-89.53176, 39.74949)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.70 | $3.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.91 | $3.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
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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