Origin
Milford, IL
Afternoon in Milford on Sunday
Local time
12:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milford, 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
19m
Distance
8.7 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milford, IL
Donovan Kelly
Woodland, IL
Lauri Poldre
Trip Overview
Planning a short hop between Milford, IL, and Woodland, IL? This quick 8.7-mile drive will only take about 19 minutes, making it an easy addition to any Midwest itinerary. With no highway driving involved and a minimal fuel cost estimated at just $1, this route is perfect for a spontaneous detour or a simple point-to-point journey within Illinois. It's a straightforward local road trip, ideal for a single day of travel. You won't need to worry about overnight stays or breaking up the journey, offering plenty of flexibility.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 2300 East | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| East 1400 North Road | 2.2 mi | 8m |
| North Chicago St | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East Jones Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
2300 East
— 5.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford, IL and Woodland, IL.
1
Start on East Jones Street
423 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Jones Street
2
Turn right onto IL 1
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Chicago St
3
Continue on IL 1
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
2300 East
4
Turn left onto East 1400 North Road
2.2 mi
·
8 min
·
East 1400 North Road
5
Continue on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
6
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 1 / North Chicago St
Turn right onto IL 1 / North Chicago St
Navigation decision point
4
6.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
East 1400 North Road
Turn left onto East 1400 North Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.36 one way
$2.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.49 | $2.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.67 | $3.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Woodland, IL
Afternoon in Woodland on Sunday
Local time
12:29 PM
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
21 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
19m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 8.7-mile trip, with no highway segments to speak of. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.6 miles along 2300 East. The main roads guiding you are 2300 East, East 1400 North Road, and North Chicago St. This route is characterized by frequent turns and navigating local roadways, so keep your attention focused as you transition between these named streets. It's a quintessential Illinois backroad experience.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.6 mi on 2300 East.
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 0.1 miles in near IL 1 / North Chicago St.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Milford, IL to Woodland, IL is easy. At 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (IL 1 / North Chicago St): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (East 1400 North Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 8.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.6 miles on 2300 East. 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 0.1 miles (IL 1 / North Chicago St): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (East 1400 North Road): 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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