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Trip from Woodridge, IL to Orland Park, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

30m

Distance

18 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

Save up to 8 min
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 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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suburb of Chicago in Illinois, USA

Woodridge, IL

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Downtown Orland Park, IL, IL

Orland Park, IL

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Trip Overview

This 18-mile drive from Woodridge to Orland Park, Illinois, is a straightforward local excursion typically taking around 30 minutes. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, it's an easy addition to your Midwest travels. The route primarily utilizes 75th Street and La Grange Road, offering a familiar feel as you navigate through the suburban landscape of Illinois. Given its short distance and quick completion time, this trip is perfectly suited as a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. It's a simple, functional journey perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B within the region without a significant time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
75th Street 5.5 mi 10m
Calumet Sag Road 3.8 mi 5m
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 0.2 mi <1m
South La Grange Road — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: 75th Street — 5.5 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodridge, IL and Orland Park, 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

Continue on IL 83

2.1 mi · 2 min · Kingery Highway
5

Continue on IL 83

1.0 mi · 1 min · IL 83
6

Continue on IL 171; IL 83

0.8 mi · 1 min · Archer Avenue
7

Turn left onto IL 83

3.8 mi · 5 min · Calumet Sag Road
Use the left lane.
8

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward US 45 South
9

Merge onto US 45

3.6 mi · 6 min · La Grange Road
10

Arrive at destination

US 45

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 14.5 — 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.
4
5.8 mi into trip | ~11m in | IL 83 / Kingery Highway

Turn right onto IL 83 / Kingery Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
4
10.5 mi into trip | ~18m in | IL 83 / Calumet Sag Road

Turn left onto IL 83 / Calumet Sag Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
3
14.3 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the ramp toward US 45 South

Navigation decision point

Toward US 45 South
3
14.5 mi into trip | ~24m in | US 45 / La Grange Road

Merge onto US 45 / La Grange Road

Merge point - match speed before joining

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.81 one way

$5.63 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $3.09 $6.18
premium $4.89 $3.46 $6.93
diesel $5.61 $3.97 $7.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 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 5.4 0 $1.89 $0.86
Efficient EV 4.5 0 $1.58 $0.72
EV Truck/SUV 7.2 0 $2.52 $1.15

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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Woodridge, IL

Night in Woodridge on Saturday

Local time

11:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Mostly Cloudy

SW 15 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Destination

Orland Park, IL

Night in Orland Park on Saturday

Local time

11:25 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

10 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

30m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only a 5% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 5.5 miles along 75th Street, so be prepared for frequent intersections and traffic signals. You'll be navigating primarily on 75th Street, Calumet Sag Road, and La Grange Road, all of which are local roads that will require your attention. This is less of a cruise and more of an active navigation experience, typical of suburban driving where local street knowledge or GPS is key.

Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.5 mi on 75th Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near 75th Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (75th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (IL 83 / Kingery Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles (IL 83 / Calumet Sag Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

782 ft 593 ft

Total Climb

215 ft

Total Descent

239 ft

Highest Point

782 ft

~3.9 mi in

Elevation Range

189 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Woodridge, IL

Full guide →

Arriving in Orland Park, 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 30m. Total distance: 18 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (5%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.5 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: at 0.2 miles (75th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (IL 83 / Kingery Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles (IL 83 / Calumet Sag Road): 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 Orland Park, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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