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About Wood River, IL

Wood River is an industrial city along the Mississippi River, about 20 minutes northeast of St. Louis via Interstate 270. Highway 111 runs through town connecting to Alton and other river communities, while Highway 143 links to nearby suburbs. The city developed around heavy industry, particularly oil refining along the riverfront. Wood River houses one of the Midwest's largest oil refineries, the Phillips 66 facility that processes over 300,000 barrels daily since 1917.

Where is Wood River, IL on the map?

Wood River, IL is in United States, at 38.863, -90.077 - about 39 km north-east of Pine Lawn, MO.

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What is the closest airport to Wood River, IL?

The closest airport to Wood River, IL is St. Louis Lambert International Airport, 42 km (about 36 min by car). Other airports nearby: Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport.

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