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Trip from Warren, IL to Woodridge, IL

Drive Time

2h 51m

Distance

139.3 mi

224 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

49 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 41m ★
6 AM
2h 52m
8 AM
3h 14m
10 AM
3h 0m
12 PM
2h 57m
3 PM
3h 1m
5 PM
3h 13m
8 PM
2h 45m

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

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Woodridge, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Warren, IL to Woodridge, IL covers 139.3 miles and takes about 2h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, U.S. Grant Memorial Highway, I 355 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.5 miles on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.16 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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

69.7 miles from Warren, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 51m drive with frequent turns across 139.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 49.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 84.5 miles in near I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 139.3 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 84.5 miles (I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 114.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 114.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

6
84.5 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in | I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
114.3 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in

Take the exit toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 68A-B Toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs
9
114.8 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 68A Toward I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West S...
8
121 mi into trip | ~2h 27m 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
137.8 mi into trip | ~2h 48m 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

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Warren, IL to Woodridge, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Suburbs along the way.

Suburbs

114.3 mi in | ~2h 18m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway 49.5 mi 53m
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway 39.8 mi 47m
I 355 16.8 mi 21m
West State Road 9.8 mi 11m
West Galena Road 6.1 mi 10m
I 290 5.7 mi 7m
North Stagecoach Trail 4.7 mi 8m
IL 73 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Jane Addams Memorial Tollway — 49.5 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Water Street

37 ft · 5 sec · South Water Street
2

Turn right onto IL 78

430 ft · 8 sec · West Main Street
3

Turn left onto Burnett Avenue

298 ft · 6 sec · Burnett Avenue
4

Turn right onto South Railroad Street

0.6 mi · 58 sec · South Railroad Street
5

Continue on County Road 13

4.7 mi · 8 min · North Stagecoach Trail
6

Continue on County Highway 6

6.1 mi · 10 min · West Galena Road
7

Continue on West Lena Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Lena Street
8

Turn right onto IL 73

0.6 mi · 55 sec · North Schuyler Street
9

Continue on IL 73

1.0 mi · 1 min · IL 73
10

Turn left onto US 20

25 mi · 30 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
11

Continue on US 20

9.8 mi · 11 min · West State Road
12

Continue on US 20

14 mi · 16 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
Toward US 20 East: Chicago
13

Continue on I 39; US 51

0.6 mi · 41 sec · I 39; US 51
14

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 East: Chicago
15

Merge onto I 90

20 mi · 21 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

30 mi · 31 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 68A-B Toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs Use the slight right lane.
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 68A Toward I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs Use the slight right lane.
19

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 33 sec · this road
Exit 68A Toward I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs
20

Merge onto I 290; IL 53

5.7 mi · 7 min · I 290; IL 53
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

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.
22

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 15 Toward 75th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Turn right onto 75th Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · 75th Street
24

Turn left onto Woodridge Drive

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Woodridge Drive
Use the left lane.
25

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.7 miles from Warren, IL, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.5 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 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 69.7 miles or 1h 30m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 18m

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 Warren, 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 Warren, IL

This is one driving day of about 139.3 miles and 2h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Warren, 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 Jane Addams Memorial Tollway for about 49.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 69.7 mi from Warren, IL · 1h 30m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockford, IL

70 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.

Popular next leg

Rockford, IL to Woodridge, IL

83.4 mi · 1h 43m

Pacing Suggestions

Rockford, IL

Fuel and coffee

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

Rockford, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 69.7 miles from Warren, 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 ~58 min detour Free near mile 139.3
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

$21.16 one way

$42.32 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $23.32 $46.65
premium $4.80 $26.30 $52.59
diesel $5.64 $30.95 $61.90

Estimated Tolls: $3.46

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (49.5 mi) $3.46

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

$21

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

49 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Eleventh Street Plaza Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

Rockford, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Woodman's Food Market - Tesla Supercharger

Rockford, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Elgin, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

The Arboretum of South Barrington - Tesla Supercharger

South Barrington, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

CherryVale Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Cherry Valley, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

HAMBLOCK FORD - DCFC

Belvidere, IL

Blink Network

6 DCFC

Thorntons, IL- 47, Huntley, IL

Huntley, IL

BP_PULSE

6 DCFC

Randall Point

Elgin, IL

NAYAX_ENERGY

6 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 21 Tesla: 5 UNIVERSAL: 5 EV Connect: 2 RED_E: 2 Blink Network: 2 BP_PULSE: 2 NAYAX_ENERGY: 2 eVgo Network: 2 CIRCLE_K: 1 Electrify America: 1 NOODOE: 1 IN_CHARGE: 1 Non-Networked: 1 IONNA: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 41.8 0 $14.63 $6.69
Efficient EV 34.8 0 $12.19 $5.57
EV Truck/SUV 55.7 0 $19.50 $8.92

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

16 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 4 days ago

Origin

Warren, IL

Afternoon in Warren on Monday

Local time

1:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Woodridge, IL

Afternoon in Woodridge on Monday

Local time

1:22 PM

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

5 degrees warmer at arrival

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

Road read

2h 51m 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 Warren, IL to Woodridge, IL covers 139.3 miles and takes about 2h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, U.S. Grant Memorial Highway, I 355. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.7 miles from Warren, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.16 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 139.3 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 84.5 miles (I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 114.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 114.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Warren, IL to Woodridge, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Suburbs along the way.

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