Origin
West Ridge, IL
Morning in West Ridge on Friday
Local time
6:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Ridge, IL to Plainfield, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
44.4 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Ridge, IL
Arti Kh
Plainfield, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Ridge, IL to Plainfield, IL covers 44.4 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Adlai Stevenson Expressway, North Pulaski Road, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.8 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 44.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from West Ridge, IL to Plainfield, IL covers 44.4 miles and takes about 1h 10m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 24.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
730 ft
595 ft
Total Climb
150 ft
Total Descent
128 ft
Highest Point
730 ft
~31.7 mi in
Elevation Range
136 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Arthur Avenue.
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 44.4 miles you will encounter 17 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: near the start (West Arthur Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (North Kedzie Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (North Pulaski Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Arthur Avenue
Turn right onto West Arthur Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
North Kedzie Avenue
Turn left onto North Kedzie Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
North Pulaski Road
Turn left onto North Pulaski Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
40.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward IL 126 West: Plainfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 261
Toward IL 126 West: Plainfield
6
44.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
West Hazelcrest Drive
Turn left onto West Hazelcrest Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 24.8 mi | 33m |
| North Pulaski Road | 9 mi | 17m |
| East Main Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| North California Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| Stevenson Expressway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| West Irving Park Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Kedzie Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Division Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
— 24.8 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Ridge, IL and Plainfield, IL.
1
Start on this road
92 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto West Arthur Avenue
496 ft
·
27 sec
·
West Arthur Avenue
3
Turn left onto North Rockwell Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Rockwell Street
4
Turn right onto West Devon Avenue
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Devon Avenue
5
Turn left onto North California Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North California Avenue
6
At end of road, turn right onto West Lawrence Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lawrence Avenue
7
Turn left onto North Kedzie Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Kedzie Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto IL 19
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Irving Park Road
9
Turn left onto North Pulaski Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Pulaski Road
Use the left lane.
10
At end of road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue
170 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Belden Avenue
11
Turn left onto North Pulaski Road
6.8 mi
·
13 min
·
North Pulaski Road
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 55 South
13
Merge onto I 55
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 55
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Adlai E Stevenson Expressway
15
Continue on I 55
25 mi
·
33 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 261
Toward IL 126 West: Plainfield
Use the slight right lane.
17
Continue on IL 126
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto Michigan Street
439 ft
·
22 sec
·
Michigan Street
19
Turn left onto South Naperville Road
91 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Naperville Road
20
Turn right onto US 30; IL 59
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Division Street
21
Turn left onto West Hazelcrest Drive
350 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Hazelcrest Drive
Use the left lane.
22
Arrive at destination
West Hazelcrest Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.2 mi from West Ridge, IL · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.2 miles from West Ridge, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Plainfield, IL
The final approach into Plainfield, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.94 one way
$13.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.62 | $15.24 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.54 | $17.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.80 | $19.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Plainfield, IL
Morning in Plainfield on Friday
Local time
6:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 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 10m 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 West Ridge, IL to Plainfield, IL covers 44.4 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Adlai Stevenson Expressway, North Pulaski Road, East Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.2 miles from West Ridge, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.94 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.4 miles you will encounter 17 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: near the start (West Arthur Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (North Kedzie Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (North Pulaski Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from West Ridge, IL to Plainfield, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 595 ft to 730 ft elevation with about 150 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Elevation is sampled from USGS 3DEP. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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