Origin
Clifton, IL
Morning in Clifton on Sunday
Local time
10:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clifton, IL to Woodland, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
29 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Clifton, IL
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Woodland, IL
Lauri Poldre
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 55 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
$4.53 one way
$9.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.40 | $12.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $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.
Destination
Woodland, IL
Morning in Woodland on Sunday
Local time
10:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°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
4 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
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.
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.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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