Origin
Fairview Heights, IL
Late night in Fairview Heights on Friday
Local time
2:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
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Trip from Fairview Heights, IL to Woodridge, IL
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
5h 2m
Distance
267.3 mi
430 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 49m
★
6 AM
5h 2m
8 AM
5h 29m
10 AM
5h 11m
12 PM
5h 9m
3 PM
5h 13m
5 PM
5h 28m
8 PM
4h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairview Heights, IL
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Woodridge, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fairview Heights, IL to Woodridge, IL covers 267.3 miles and takes about 5h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, North Illinois Street, South Bolingbrook Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 251.8 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.79 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
133.6 miles from Fairview Heights, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 31m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 2m. Total distance: 267.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 2m highway drive covering 267.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and North Illinois Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 251.8 miles on I 55.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 251.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
785 ft
548 ft
Total Climb
459 ft
Total Descent
315 ft
Highest Point
785 ft
~152.7 mi in
Elevation Range
236 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and North Illinois Street. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 13.6 miles in near I 55.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 267.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 13.6 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 121.5 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 150.8 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
13.6 mi into trip
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~21m in
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I 55
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springf...
7
121.5 mi into trip
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~2h 18m in
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I 55
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
8
150.8 mi into trip
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~2h 49m in
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I 55
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
8
261.6 mi into trip
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~4h 50m in
Take the exit toward IL 53: Bolingbrook, Romeoville
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 267
Toward IL 53: Bolingbrook, Romeoville
6
266.4 mi into trip
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~5h in
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75th Street
Turn right onto 75th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fairview Heights, IL and Woodridge, IL, road signs point toward Springfield, Kansas City and Peoria.
Springfield
13.6 mi in
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~21m
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via I 55
Kansas City
13.6 mi in
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~21m
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via I 55
Peoria
150.8 mi in
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~2h 49m
|
via I 55
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 251.8 mi | 4h 33m |
| North Illinois Street | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| South Bolingbrook Drive | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Vandalia Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| South Morrison Avenue | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| 75th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Longacre Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Woodridge Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 251.8 mi, about 4h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview Heights, IL and Woodridge, IL.
1
Start on North Brook Circle
117 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Brook Circle
2
Turn right onto Waterside Drive
326 ft
·
25 sec
·
Waterside Drive
3
Turn right onto North Brook Circle
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Brook Circle
4
Turn left onto Longacre Drive
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
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Longacre Drive
5
Turn left onto IL 159
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
North Illinois Street
6
Continue on IL 159
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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South Morrison Avenue
7
Continue on IL 159
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Vandalia Street
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 55 North, I 70 East
9
Merge onto I 55; I 70; US 40
3.8 mi
·
4 min
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I 55; I 70; US 40
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
108 mi
·
1 hr 56 min
·
I 55
Toward I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55
29 mi
·
31 min
·
I 55
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
111 mi
·
2 hr
·
I 55
Toward I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 267
Toward IL 53: Bolingbrook, Romeoville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto IL 53
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
South Bolingbrook Drive
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto 75th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
75th Street
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto Woodridge Drive
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Woodridge Drive
17
Arrive at destination
Woodridge Drive
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 133.6 miles from Fairview Heights, IL, or about 2h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 251.8 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 59 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.6 miles or 2h 31m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodridge, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fairview Heights, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Fairview Heights, IL
This is one driving day of about 267.3 miles and 5h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Fairview Heights, 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 55 for about 251.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 133.6 mi from Fairview Heights, IL · 2h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
134 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 133.6 miles from Fairview Heights, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 251.8 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.79 one way
$83.58 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
94 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $45.88 | $91.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $51.44 | $102.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $59.02 | $118.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 80.2 | 0 | $28.07 | $12.83 |
| Efficient EV | 66.8 | 0 | $23.39 | $10.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 106.9 | 1 | $37.42 | $17.11 |
Gas CO2
94 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Destination
Woodridge, IL
Late night in Woodridge on Friday
Local time
2:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Springfield, IL
134 mi in
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
6 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
5h 2m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fairview Heights, IL to Woodridge, IL covers 267.3 miles and takes about 5h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, North Illinois Street, South Bolingbrook Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 133.6 miles from Fairview Heights, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.79 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 267.3 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.6 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 121.5 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 150.8 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Fairview Heights, IL and Woodridge, IL, road signs point toward Springfield, Kansas City and Peoria.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 548 ft to 785 ft elevation with about 459 ft of total climbing.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Elevation is sampled from USGS 3DEP. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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