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Trip from Clifton, IL to Woodland, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

50m

Distance

29 mi

47 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 46m ★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m

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

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village in Chebanse Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, USA

Clifton, IL

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Downtown Woodland, IL, IL

Woodland, IL

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Trip Overview

This is a short, straightforward drive from Clifton, IL to Woodland, IL, covering just 29 miles and taking approximately 50 minutes. The route primarily utilizes local roads like County Road 2600 N and North 2100 E Road, with a small portion on Old Rt 45. With only 15% highway share, expect a more local, turn-heavy experience. This brief journey is perfectly suited as a day trip, allowing ample time to explore both your origin and destination without needing an overnight stay. Budget around $5 for fuel for this quick excursion, which stays within the Midwest region.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
County Road 2600 N 9.1 mi 13m
North 2100 E Road 6.8 mi 10m
Old Rt 45 3.2 mi 5m
County Road 2000 East 2.5 mi 6m
East 2600 North Road 2 mi 3m
North 2100 East Road 1 mi 1m
Co 43 1 mi 2m
South 2nd Street 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: County Road 2600 N — 9.1 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clifton, IL and Woodland, IL.

1

Start on South Main Street

0.5 mi · 49 sec · South Main Street
2

Continue on Old Rt 45

3.2 mi · 5 min · Old Rt 45
3

Turn left onto US 45

0.6 mi · 51 sec · North Street
4

Continue on US 45

9.1 mi · 13 min · County Road 2600 N
5

Continue on US 52

2.0 mi · 3 min · East 2600 North Road
6

Turn right onto IL 1

6.8 mi · 10 min · North 2100 E Road
7

Continue on IL 1

1.0 mi · 1 min · North 2100 East Road
8

At end of road, turn left onto US 24; IL 1

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Walnut Street
9

Turn right onto South 2nd Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South 2nd Street
10

Continue on Co 43

1.0 mi · 2 min · Co 43
11

Continue on County Highway 43

0.2 mi · 34 sec · County Highway 43
12

Continue on County Road 2000 East

2.5 mi · 6 min · County Road 2000 East
13

At end of road, turn left onto East 1400 North Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · East 1400 North Road
14

Continue on Main Street

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Main Street
15

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.6 and 28.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
3.6 mi into trip | ~6m in | US 45 / North Street

Turn left onto US 45 / North Street

Navigation decision point

4
15.3 mi into trip | ~23m in | IL 1 / North 2100 E Road

Turn right onto IL 1 / North 2100 E Road

Navigation decision point

4
23.1 mi into trip | ~35m in | US 24; IL 1 / West Walnut Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 24; IL 1 / West Walnut Street

Navigation decision point

4
23.7 mi into trip | ~37m in | South 2nd Street

Turn right onto South 2nd Street

Navigation decision point

4
28.2 mi into trip | ~48m in | East 1400 North Road

At end of road, turn left onto East 1400 North Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.28 one way

$8.57 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $4.73 $9.46
premium $4.72 $5.38 $10.77
diesel $4.80 $5.48 $10.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.7 0 $3.05 $1.39
Efficient EV 7.3 0 $2.54 $1.16
EV Truck/SUV 11.6 0 $4.06 $1.86

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 as of Jul 12, 2026

Origin

Clifton, IL

Morning in Clifton on Sunday

Local time

8:51 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Mostly Clear

NE 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 11 at 8:43PM CDT until July 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 11 at 8:43PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Destination

Woodland, IL

Morning in Woodland on Sunday

Local time

8:51 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Mostly Clear

NE 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 11 at 8:43PM CDT until July 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 11 at 8:43PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

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

1 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

50m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

What kind of drive is this?

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive for the majority of this 29-mile trip. While 15% of the route involves highway driving, the bulk of your journey will be on county roads and Old Rt 45. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.1 miles on County Road 2600 N. This means you'll be navigating more frequent turns and changes in road type rather than cruising on a consistent, high-speed highway. Expect a driving experience that feels more connected to the local landscape as you make your way across Illinois.

Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.1 mi on County Road 2600 N.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in near US 45 / North Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Clifton, IL to Woodland, IL is easy. At 50m with 15% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (US 45 / North Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.3 miles (IL 1 / North 2100 E Road): Navigation decision point; at 23.1 miles (US 24; IL 1 / West Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

667 ft 625 ft

Total Climb

58 ft

Total Descent

83 ft

Highest Point

667 ft

Elevation Range

42 ft

Detours Along the Way

Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.

Janie's Mill

Fast_food

Near the start, right off the route

6min in 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Ashkum, IL

Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-16:00

Visit website

DQ Grill & Chill

Fast_food

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Clifton, IL

Cuisine: ice_cream;burger;chicken

Visit website

McDonald's

Fast_food

Later in the drive, right off the route

39min in 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

IL

Cuisine: burger

Hours: Mo-Sa 05:00-22:00; Su 06:00-22:00

Visit website

Taco Bell

Fast_food

Later in the drive, short detour

39min in 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Watseka, IL

Cuisine: tex-mex

Hours: 10:00-22:00

Visit website

Peters Park

Park

Later in the drive, right off the route

39min in 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

About the Cities

Starting in Clifton, IL

Full guide →

Iroquois County is a county in Illinois. It is bordered to the north by the Kankakee Area, and to the east by Indiana.

Arriving in Woodland, IL

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 29 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (15%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.1 miles on County Road 2600 N. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (US 45 / North Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.3 miles (IL 1 / North 2100 E Road): Navigation decision point; at 23.1 miles (US 24; IL 1 / West Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Woodland, IL before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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