Origin
Woodridge, IL
Afternoon in Woodridge on Sunday
Local time
1:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodridge, IL to Justice, 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
29m
Distance
18.5 mi
30 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 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodridge, IL
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Justice, IL
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Trip Overview
Woodridge, IL to Justice, IL is 18.5 miles and takes about 29m via Tri-State Tollway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short Midwest trip stays within Illinois, primarily utilizing surface roads. The route is straightforward, making it a convenient option for local travel or a brief segment of a larger road trip. Expect a quick transit with minimal complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-State Tollway | 6.7 mi | 8m |
| 75th Street | 5.5 mi | 10m |
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Mile-Long Bridge | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Kingery Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Woodridge Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 95th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tri-State Tollway
— 6.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodridge, IL and Justice, IL.
1
Start on Woodridge Drive
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Woodridge Drive
2
Turn right onto 75th Street
5.5 mi
·
10 min
·
75th Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn right onto IL 83
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Kingery Highway
Use the right lane.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
6
Merge onto I 55
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 277B
Toward I 294 South: Indiana
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 294
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 294
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mile-Long Bridge
10
Continue on I 294
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 17A
Toward US 12 East, US 20 East: 95th Street, 76th Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward US 12, US 20 East: 95th Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto US 12; US 20
386 ft
·
9 sec
·
West 95th Street
14
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
15
Merge onto I 294
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
16
Arrive at destination
I 294
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 15.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
75th Street
Turn right onto 75th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
9.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 294 South: Indiana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 277B
Toward I 294 South: Indiana
8
15.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward US 12 East, US 20 East: 95th Street, 76th Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17A
Toward US 12 East, US 20 East: 95th Street, 76t...
9
15.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 12, US 20 East: 95th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 12, US 20 East: 95th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.82 one way
$5.64 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $3.11 | $6.22 |
| premium | $4.81 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $3.94 | $7.87 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.40
Tri-state Tollway
(6.7 mi)
$0.40
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
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
Justice, IL
Afternoon in Justice on Sunday
Local time
1:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
E 5 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 4:59AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 4:55AM 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
22 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
29m 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 surface roads, with only 14% of the 18.5 miles on the Tri-State Tollway. Your longest stretch on the highway will be 6.7 miles. After that, you'll transition to surface streets for the majority of your travel. Be prepared for numerous intersections and traffic lights as you navigate the local road network.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.7 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 0.2 miles in near 75th Street.
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 11 decision points packed into just 18.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (75th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting 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 29m. Total distance: 18.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m 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 6.7 miles on Tri-State Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.40 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 3 rest areas or service plazas 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 Justice, 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 0.2 miles (75th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Justice, 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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