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Trip from Round Lake, IL to Woodridge, IL

Drive Time

1h 11m

Distance

52.1 mi

84 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

24 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 6m ★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 8m

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

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Downtown Round Lake, IL, IL

Round Lake, IL

Sean Ewing

Downtown Woodridge, IL, IL

Woodridge, IL

Choco Kitty

Trip Overview

The drive from Round Lake, IL to Woodridge, IL covers 52.1 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 12, I 355, IL 53 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.3 miles on US 12. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.91 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

26 miles from Round Lake, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 11m highway drive covering 52.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 12 and I 355. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.3 miles on US 12.

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.
US 12 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 12 and I 355. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 22.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 52.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 22.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles (IL 53): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.8 miles (IL 53): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

7
22.1 mi into trip | ~32m in

Take the ramp toward IL 53 South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward IL 53 South
5
22.4 mi into trip | ~32m in | IL 53

Merge onto IL 53

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
26.8 mi into trip | ~38m in | IL 53

Keep slight left at fork onto IL 53 toward I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
8
33.8 mi into trip | ~47m in | I 355

Keep slight left at fork onto I 355 toward I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 7 Toward I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
7
50.6 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Take the exit toward 75th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 12 17.3 mi 24m
I 355 16.8 mi 21m
IL 53 11.3 mi 14m
West Belvidere Road 3.6 mi 5m
South Cedar Lake Road 1 mi 1m
75th Street 0.8 mi 1m
Woodridge Drive 0.3 mi <1m
Nippersink Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 12 — 17.3 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Cedar Lake Road

236 ft · 7 sec · North Cedar Lake Road
2

Turn right onto Nippersink Avenue

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Nippersink Avenue
3

Turn left onto South Cedar Lake Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Cedar Lake Road
4

Turn right onto IL 120

3.6 mi · 5 min · West Belvidere Road
5

Turn left onto US 12; IL 59

0.1 mi · 17 sec · US 12; IL 59
Use the left lane.
6

Continue on US 12; IL 59

0.1 mi · 7 sec · US 12; IL 59
7

Continue on US 12; IL 59

1.7 mi · 1 min · US 12; IL 59
8

Continue on US 12; IL 59

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 12; IL 59
9

Continue on US 12; IL 59

14 mi · 20 min · US 12; IL 59
Use the left lane.
10

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward IL 53 South Use the right lane.
11

Merge onto IL 53

4.4 mi · 5 min · IL 53
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto IL 53

7.0 mi · 9 min · IL 53
Toward I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 355

17 mi · 21 min · I 355
Exit 7 Toward I 355 South Tollway: Joliet Use the slight left lane.
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 15 Toward 75th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Turn right onto 75th Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · 75th Street
16

Turn left onto Woodridge Drive

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Woodridge Drive
Use the left lane.
17

Arrive at destination

Woodridge Drive

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 26 miles from Round Lake, IL, or about 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.3 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 52.1 miles or 1h 11m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 26 miles or 37m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h

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 Round Lake, 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 Round Lake, IL

This is one driving day of about 52.1 miles and 1h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Round Lake, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 12 for about 17.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 26 mi from Round Lake, IL · 37m into the drive

Downtown Palatine, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palatine, IL

26 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

Naperville, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 52.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palatine, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26 miles from Round Lake, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

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

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...

23 mi from route ~56 min detour Free near mile 50.3
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

$7.91 one way

$15.83 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $8.72 $17.45
premium $4.80 $9.84 $19.67
diesel $5.64 $11.57 $23.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

24 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Rolling Meadows, IL

Tesla

22 DCFC

Woodman's - Tesla Supercharger

Lakemoor, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

RPT Realty Deer Grove Centre (Palatine, IL)

Palatine, IL

Electrify America

8 DCFC

Thorntons, E. Rollins Rd, Round Lake Beach, IL

Round Lake Beach, IL

BP_PULSE

6 DCFC

Meacham DCFC’s -HCS

Schaumburg, IL

Blink Network

6 DCFC

Thorntons, US-45, Third Lake, IL

Third Lake, IL

BP_PULSE

4 DCFC

Thorntons, E Washington St, Round Lake Park, IL

Round Lake Park, IL

BP_PULSE

4 DCFC

Thorntons, IL-120, McHenry, IL

McHenry, IL

BP_PULSE

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 5 BP_PULSE: 4 Tesla: 3 Electrify America: 3 Blink Network: 3 EV Connect: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 1 Non-Networked: 1 NOODOE: 1 POWERPUMP: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.6 0 $5.47 $2.50
Efficient EV 13 0 $4.56 $2.08
EV Truck/SUV 20.8 0 $7.29 $3.33

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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 3 days ago

Origin

Round Lake, IL

Morning in Round Lake on Monday

Local time

11:05 AM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Woodridge, IL

Morning in Woodridge on Monday

Local time

11:05 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

2 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

1h 11m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Round Lake, IL to Woodridge, IL covers 52.1 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 12, I 355, IL 53. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26 miles from Round Lake, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.91 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 52.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 22.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles (IL 53): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.8 miles (IL 53): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Round Lake, IL to Woodridge, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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