Origin
Northbrook, IL
Late night in Northbrook on Sunday
Local time
4:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Northbrook, IL to Woodridge, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
35.9 mi
58 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 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 53m
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.
Northbrook, IL
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Woodridge, IL
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Trip Overview
Northbrook, IL to Woodridge, IL is 35.9 miles and takes about 50m via Tri-State Tollway, Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, and Veterans Memorial Tollway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Midwest region, specifically Illinois, and is primarily a surface road experience. It's a straightforward drive perfect for a quick trip or an easy add-on to another adventure. Consider this your go-to for a simple, direct commute between these two points without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-State Tollway | 17.2 mi | 23m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| Willow Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Shermer Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| 75th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Woodridge Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tri-State Tollway
— 17.2 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northbrook, IL and Woodridge, IL.
1
Start on this road
298 ft
·
27 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto 1st Street
294 ft
·
15 sec
·
1st Street
3
Turn left onto Walters Avenue
121 ft
·
8 sec
·
Walters Avenue
4
Turn right onto Shermer Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Shermer Road
5
Turn right onto Willow Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Willow Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 294 Toll South: Indiana
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 294
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto I 294
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 294
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Tri-State Tollway
Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on I 294
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Tri-State Tollway
Exit 15A
Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 31A
Toward I 88 West Toll: Aurora
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 88; IL 110
0.8 mi
·
59 sec
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 88; IL 110
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Exit 138
Toward 22nd Street (Cermak Road)
Use the slight right lane.
14
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 131A
Toward I 355 South: Joliet
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 355
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 15
Toward 75th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto 75th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
75th Street
18
Turn left onto Woodridge Drive
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Woodridge Drive
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
Woodridge Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18 miles from Northbrook, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 3.7 and 22.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Turn left toward I 294 Toll South: Indiana
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 294 Toll South: Indiana
7
19.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Take the exit onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
8
20.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
8
21.4 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 88 West Toll: Aurora
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31A
Toward I 88 West Toll: Aurora
8
22.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway toward 22nd Street (Cermak Road)
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 138
Toward 22nd Street (Cermak Road)
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.48 one way
$10.95 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $6.03 | $12.06 |
| premium | $4.81 | $6.79 | $13.59 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $7.64 | $15.27 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.80
Tri-state Tollway
(17.2 mi)
$1.03
Reagan Memorial Tollway
(6.5 mi)
$0.40
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(5.3 mi)
$0.37
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$2
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Woodridge, IL
Late night in Woodridge on Sunday
Local time
4:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Partly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
ENE 5 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:27PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:27PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
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?
This drive is mostly on surface roads, with the highway portion making up 0% of the total mileage. You'll encounter the longest stretch of continuous highway at 17.2 miles on the Tri-State Tollway. Expect to navigate numerous exits and merges as you transition between the tollways and the local road network. The bulk of your time will be spent on surface streets, which means you'll encounter typical suburban traffic patterns.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.2 mi on Tri-State Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 3.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 35.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 19.8 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.8 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Northbrook, IL and Woodridge, IL, road signs point toward Indiana and 22Nd Street (Cermak Road).
Indiana
19.8 mi in
|
~28m
|
via I 294
22Nd Street (Cermak Road)
22.7 mi in
|
~32m
|
via I 88; IL 110
About the Cities
Starting in Northbrook, IL
Full guide →Northbrook is a city of 33,000 people (2019) in Illinois. Northbrook's downtown shopping district features boutiques and specialty stores.
Arriving in Woodridge, 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: 35.9 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.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.2 miles on Tri-State Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.80 in tolls one way, starting with Tri-state Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Woodridge, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 19.8 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.8 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Woodridge, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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