Origin
Swansea, IL
Late night in Swansea on Saturday
Local time
12:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Swansea, IL to Woodridge, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 5m
Distance
270.6 mi
436 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 52m
★
6 AM
5h 6m
8 AM
5h 33m
10 AM
5h 15m
12 PM
5h 12m
3 PM
5h 16m
5 PM
5h 31m
8 PM
4h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Swansea, IL
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Woodridge, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Swansea, IL to Woodridge, IL covers 270.6 miles and takes about 5h 5m 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 $41.10 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
135.3 miles from Swansea, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 5m. Total distance: 270.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 5m highway drive covering 270.6 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 14 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
811 ft
534 ft
Total Climb
504 ft
Total Descent
324 ft
Highest Point
811 ft
~154.6 mi in
Elevation Range
277 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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 17 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 270.6 miles you will encounter 10 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 17 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 124.8 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 154.2 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
17 mi into trip
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~25m 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
124.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 22m in
|
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
154.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 53m in
|
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
264.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 54m 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
269.8 mi into trip
|
~5h 3m in
|
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 Swansea, IL and Woodridge, IL, road signs point toward Springfield, Kansas City and Peoria.
Springfield
17 mi in
|
~25m
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via I 55
Kansas City
17 mi in
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~25m
|
via I 55
Peoria
154.2 mi in
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~2h 53m
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via I 55
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 251.8 mi | 4h 33m |
| North Illinois Street | 8.4 mi | 13m |
| 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 |
| North Belt West | 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 Swansea, IL and Woodridge, IL.
1
Start on IL 161
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Belt West
2
Turn left onto IL 159
8.4 mi
·
13 min
·
North Illinois Street
3
Continue on IL 159
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Morrison Avenue
4
Continue on IL 159
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Vandalia Street
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 55 North, I 70 East
6
Merge onto I 55; I 70; US 40
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
I 55; I 70; US 40
7
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
8
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.
9
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.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 267
Toward IL 53: Bolingbrook, Romeoville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto IL 53
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
South Bolingbrook Drive
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto 75th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
75th Street
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right onto Woodridge Drive
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Woodridge Drive
14
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 135.3 miles from Swansea, IL, or about 2h 33m 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 135.3 miles or 2h 33m 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 7m
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 Swansea, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Swansea, IL
This is one driving day of about 270.6 miles and 5h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Swansea, 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 135.3 mi from Swansea, IL · 2h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
135 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 135.3 miles from Swansea, 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
$41.10 one way
$82.20 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
95 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $45.31 | $90.62 |
| premium | $4.80 | $51.08 | $102.17 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $60.12 | $120.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 94.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 81.2 | 1 | $28.41 | $12.99 |
| Efficient EV | 67.7 | 0 | $23.68 | $10.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 108.2 | 1 | $37.88 | $17.32 |
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 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.
Destination
Woodridge, IL
Late night in Woodridge on Saturday
Local time
12:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Bloomington, IL
135 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
27 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 5m 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 Swansea, IL to Woodridge, IL covers 270.6 miles and takes about 5h 5m 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 135.3 miles from Swansea, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.10 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 270.6 miles you will encounter 10 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 17 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 124.8 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 154.2 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Swansea, IL and Woodridge, IL, road signs point toward Springfield, Kansas City and Peoria.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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