Wood Dale, IL Road Trips
With 2 routes heading out and 7 heading in, Wood Dale, IL works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 10-mile quick runs to 291-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Wood Dale, IL spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
343.8 mi
Bremen, IL
Quickest Drive
18m
Des Plaines, IL
Plan Around Wood Dale, IL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Wood Dale, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Wood Dale, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Wood Dale, IL
Driving from Wood Dale, IL
On average, trips departing from Wood Dale, IL run 151 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 55m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 291 miles (5h 32m), while the shortest is just 10 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Wood Dale, IL include Belleville, IL (291.2 mi, 5h 32m) and Des Plaines, IL (10 mi, 18m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IL currently averages around $4.3 per gallon. For the typical 151-mile trip from Wood Dale, IL, budget about $25 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Wood Dale, IL and 7 routes heading into Wood Dale, IL, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 10 to 291 miles.
The longest mapped route from Wood Dale, IL covers 291 miles and takes approximately 5h 32m. Shorter options start at just 10 miles.
The average route from Wood Dale, IL runs about 151 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 55m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.3/gallon for regular), the average 151-mile trip from Wood Dale, IL costs roughly $25 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Wood Dale, IL include Belleville, IL and Des Plaines, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Wood Dale, IL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
13,926
Median Income
$90,408
Median Home Value
$303,400
Median Age
42.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Wood Dale, IL at a Glance
Founded
1928
Elevation
686 ft
Area
5 mi²
City data from Wikidata (Q575546), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Wood Dale, IL
Wood Dale is a city in the Chicagoland region in Illinois.
1 Doubletree Hotel Chicago-Wood Dale, 1200 N Mittel Blvd. Check-in: 3:00, check-out: 12:00. Travel to Chicago and experience an exceptional stay at the Doubletree Hotel Chicago-Wood Dale/Itasca. We are the best choice for Chicago area hotels near Schaumburg, IL, ideally positioned for Chicago vacations or business travel within the Chancellory Business Park, located just two miles east of the Thorndale exit off I-290 and a mere nine miles from O'Hare International Airport.
1 Metra, 199 Division St. Metra operates the Milwaukee District West Line running between downtown Chicago and Elgin, with one stop in Wood Dale located along Irving Park Road just east of Wood Dale Road. One-way fare from downtown Chicago is $4.75.
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