Origin
Orland Park, IL
Night in Orland Park on Saturday
Local time
11:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orland Park, IL to Woodridge, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
18.3 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orland Park, IL
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Woodridge, IL
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Orland Park and Woodridge is a straightforward local excursion covering 20.4 miles. You can expect the journey to take roughly 29 minutes under normal traffic conditions. Because the distance is so short, this trip is easily completed in a single day, leaving you plenty of time at your destination. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $3, it is an incredibly cost-effective way to navigate the Midwest. Both locations remain within the same region, ensuring a familiar suburban landscape throughout the transit. This route is best suited for those needing a practical, efficient connection rather than a long-haul adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 75th Street | 5.6 mi | 10m |
| Calumet Sag Road | 4 mi | 5m |
| South La Grange Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Kingery Highway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| IL 83 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Archer Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Woodridge Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West 143rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
75th Street
— 5.6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orland Park, IL and Woodridge, IL.
1
Start on US 45
38 ft
·
3 sec
·
South La Grange Road
2
Turn sharp right
83 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn sharp right onto West 143rd Street
115 ft
·
8 sec
·
West 143rd Street
4
Turn left onto US 45
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
South La Grange Road
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
6
Keep slight left at fork
253 ft
·
9 sec
7
Turn left onto IL 83
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Calumet Sag Road
8
Turn right onto IL 83; IL 171
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Archer Avenue
9
Continue on IL 83
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 83
10
Continue on IL 83
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Kingery Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto 75th Street
5.6 mi
·
10 min
·
75th Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto Woodridge Drive
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Woodridge Drive
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
Woodridge Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn sharp right
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West 143rd Street
Turn sharp right onto West 143rd Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
12.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
75th Street
Turn left onto 75th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
18 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Woodridge Drive
Turn left onto Woodridge Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.86 one way
$5.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Woodridge, IL
Night in Woodridge on Saturday
Local time
11:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
31m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, relying instead on a series of surface streets including West 143rd Street, South La Grange Road, and Calumet Sag Road. Because there are no stretches of open highway, your longest uninterrupted driving segment is 0 miles on West 143rd Street. Navigating these local roads requires your full attention, as the route consists of constant transitions between turns and intersections. This drive feels like a typical suburban commute, offering a consistent pace through the local infrastructure of Illinois.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.6 mi on 75th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 18.3 miles you will encounter 7 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: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; near the start (West 143rd Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Starting in Orland Park, IL
Full guide →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 31m. Total distance: 18.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.6 miles on 75th Street. 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: near the start: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; near the start (West 143rd Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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