Origin
Wheaton, IL
Morning in Wheaton on Tuesday
Local time
6:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wheaton, IL to Woodridge, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
11.7 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wheaton, IL
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Woodridge, IL
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Trip Overview
Wheaton, IL to Woodridge, IL is 11.7 miles and takes about 23m via South Naperville Road and IL 53, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Midwest region and the state of Illinois, making it a straightforward connection. You'll primarily be navigating surface roads, so expect typical suburban traffic patterns rather than high-speed highway cruising. It's a quick trip, perfect for when you need to get from point A to B without a major time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Naperville Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Warrenville Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| IL 53 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 2 mi | 4m |
| 75th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Woodridge Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Roosevelt Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Naperville Road
— 3.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton, IL and Woodridge, IL.
1
Start on West Wesley Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Wesley Street
2
Turn left onto North Wheaton Avenue
467 ft
·
28 sec
·
North Wheaton Avenue
3
Turn left onto West Front Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Front Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto IL 38
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Roosevelt Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto South Naperville Road
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
South Naperville Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto Warrenville Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Warrenville Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto IL 53
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on IL 53
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
IL 53
10
Continue on IL 53
95 ft
·
1 sec
·
IL 53
11
Continue on IL 53
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
IL 53
12
Turn left onto 75th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
75th Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Woodridge Drive
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Woodridge Drive
14
Arrive at destination
Woodridge Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 1 — 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
|
North Wheaton Avenue
Turn left onto North Wheaton Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Front Street
Turn left onto West Front Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
IL 38 / East Roosevelt Road
Turn left onto IL 38 / East Roosevelt Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
South Naperville Road
Turn right onto South Naperville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.83 one way
$3.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.58 | $5.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Morning in Woodridge on Tuesday
Local time
6:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
2 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
23m 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?
This drive is almost entirely on surface roads, with only an 18% highway share. You'll encounter 3.6 miles on South Naperville Road as the longest uninterrupted stretch. The experience is characterized by navigating suburban thoroughfares, which means you'll likely encounter traffic lights and intersections frequently. Expect typical local driving conditions as you transition between roads like Warrenville Road and IL 53.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.6 mi on South Naperville Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Wheaton Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 11.7 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 0.1 miles (North Wheaton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West Front Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
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 23m. Total distance: 11.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.6 miles on South Naperville Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles (North Wheaton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West Front Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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