Trip from Crestwood, IL to Woodridge, IL

Drive Time

6h 12m

Distance

322.9 mi

520 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

5h 59m ★

6 AM

6h 12m

8 AM

6h 37m

10 AM

6h 21m

12 PM

6h 18m

3 PM

6h 22m

5 PM

6h 36m

8 PM

6h 4m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Crestwood, IL

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Woodridge, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Crestwood, IL to Woodridge, IL covers 322.9 miles and takes about 6h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, Ken Gray Expressway, US 45 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 154.9 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.05 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

161.4 miles from Crestwood, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 1m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 6h 12m highway drive covering 322.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and Ken Gray Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 154.9 miles on I 57.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 154.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and Ken Gray Expressway. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Ridgeway.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 322.9 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Ridgeway): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (McKinney Chapel Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (Lake Egypt Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Ridgeway

Turn right onto Ridgeway

Navigation decision point

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | McKinney Chapel Road

Turn left onto McKinney Chapel Road

Navigation decision point

3.4 mi into trip | ~9m in | Lake Egypt Road

At end of road, turn left onto Lake Egypt Road

Navigation decision point

4.7 mi into trip | ~12m in | IL 148

At end of road, turn right onto IL 148

Navigation decision point

321.3 mi into trip | ~6h 8m in

Take the exit toward 75th Street, Woodridge, Darien

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 15 Toward 75th Street, Woodridge, Darien

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 57	154.9 mi	2h 45m
Ken Gray Expressway	117.9 mi	2h 7m
US 45	18.2 mi	25m
Veterans Memorial Tollway	14.1 mi	15m
Lincoln Highway	3.8 mi	5m
Power Plant Road	2.7 mi	6m
North Cedar Road	2.4 mi	5m
Wolf Road	2.3 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 57 — 154.9 mi, about 2h 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crestwood, IL and Woodridge, IL.

Start on Pinewood Drive

385 ft · 19 sec · Pinewood Drive

Turn right onto Ridgeway

283 ft · 18 sec · Ridgeway

Turn left onto McKinney Chapel Road

255 ft · 11 sec · McKinney Chapel Road

Continue on McKinney Chapel Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · McKinney Chapel Road

Turn right onto Power Plant Road

2.7 mi · 6 min · Power Plant Road

At end of road, turn left onto Lake Egypt Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Lake Egypt Road

Turn left onto IL 37

0.3 mi · 31 sec · IL 37

At end of road, turn right onto IL 148

0.4 mi · 41 sec · IL 148

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Merge onto I 57

50 mi · 54 min · Ken Gray Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 57

67 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Ken Gray Expressway

Toward I 57 North: Chicago

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57

155 mi · 2 hr 45 min · I 57

Toward I 57 North: Chicago

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 42 sec

Exit 318 Toward Bourbonnais Parkway

Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bourbonnais Parkway

Turn right onto US 45; US 52

18 mi · 25 min · US 45; US 52

Turn left onto West Steger Road

0.2 mi · 54 sec · West Steger Road

Turn right onto Wolf Road

2.3 mi · 4 min · Wolf Road

Turn left onto US 30

3.8 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Highway

Continue on US 30

0.3 mi · 26 sec · East Maple Street

Continue on US 30

442 ft · 10 sec · West Lincoln Highway

Turn right onto North Cedar Road

2.4 mi · 5 min · North Cedar Road

Turn left onto US 6

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Maple Road

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 57 sec

Toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 355

14 mi · 15 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Exit 15 Toward 75th Street, Woodridge, Darien Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto 75th Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · 75th Street

Turn left onto Woodridge Drive

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Woodridge Drive

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

Woodridge Drive

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 161.4 miles from Crestwood, IL, or about 3h 1m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 154.9 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 161.4 miles or 3h 1m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodridge, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Crestwood, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Crestwood, IL

This is one driving day of about 322.9 miles and 6h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Crestwood, IL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 154.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 161.4 mi from Crestwood, IL · 3h 1m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Champaign, IL

161 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Frankfort, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Champaign, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 161.4 miles from Crestwood, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 154.9 miles.

Arriving in Woodridge, IL

The final approach into Woodridge, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Woodridge, IL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

20 mi from route ~50 min detour Free near mile 300.6

Caution: Road Construction Near the Park

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$49.05 one way

$98.09 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 113 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$54.07	$108.13
premium	$4.80	$60.96	$121.91
diesel	$5.64	$71.74	$143.47

Estimated Tolls: $0.98

Veterans Memorial Tollway (14.1 mi) $0.98

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$49

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$75–$100

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 113 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	96.9	1	$33.90	$15.50
Efficient EV	80.7	0	$28.25	$12.92
EV Truck/SUV	129.2	1	$45.21	$20.67

Gas CO2

113 kg

EV CO2

38 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Crestwood, IL

Morning in Crestwood on Monday

Local time

7:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Woodridge, IL

Morning in Woodridge on Monday

Local time

7:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

28 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 12m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Crestwood, IL to Woodridge, IL covers 322.9 miles and takes about 6h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 57, Ken Gray Expressway, US 45. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 161.4 miles from Crestwood, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.05 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route from Crestwood, IL to Woodridge, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Crestwood, IL to Woodridge, IL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Woodridge, IL

National Parks Near This Route

Pullman National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Crestwood, IL

Woodridge, IL

Same local time

28 degrees cooler at arrival

6h 12m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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