How far is Bloomington, IL from Bolingbrook, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Bolingbrook, IL is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
106.54 mi
02h 04m
Flight
96.76 mi
155.72 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.76 mi
Kilometers
155.72 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.54 mi
Kilometers
171.46 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bolingbrook
Tue, Apr 14, 4:01 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Tue, Apr 14, 6:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-14T01:57
Arrive Bolingbrook
Tue, Apr 14, 4:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dwight
IL

Village in Illinois

From Bloomington
53.3 mi
01h 02m
To Bolingbrook
53.3 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph SSW
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Bolingbrook.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Bolingbrook.

  1. 1

    Start on North East Street

    3 m · 1 sec · North East Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto US 150, IL 9

    44 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Locust Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Locust Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Towanda Avenue

    1105 ft · 27 sec · Towanda Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto IL 9

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 55 Business North

    1097 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto North Veterans Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Veterans Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Veterans Parkway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Veterans Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Joliet

    99.7 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 53: Bolingbrook, Romeoville

    1422 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Bolingbrook Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Bolingbrook Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on North Bolingbrook Drive

    675 ft · 24 sec · North Bolingbrook Drive

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Bolingbrook Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Bolingbrook.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
99.7 mi · 94%
Veterans Parkway
1.54 mi · 1%
North Veterans Parkway
1.42 mi · 1%
East Locust Street
1.13 mi · 1%
South Bolingbrook Drive
1.1 mi · 1%
IL 9
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Joliet

99.7 mi · 01h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
96.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dwight
01h 02m from Bloomington
Leave By
2:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bolingbrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Bolingbrook?

The road trip is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km) and usually takes 02h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dwight is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.3 miles from Bloomington and 53.3 miles from Bolingbrook.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.18 one way or $28.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bolingbrook.

Stop Ideas Near Dwight

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dwight, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dwight.

RAIL

Dwight station

119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

30 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Kankakee

47 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

52 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Bolingbrook. Straight-line distance: 96.76 mi (155.72 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Bolingbrook

#2 Bolingbrook

Town in Illinois

Population74,025
Coordinates41.6986400, -88.0684000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.76 gal
14.23 L · about $14.18
Round trip
$28.36
7.52 gal · 28.46 L
Estimated CO2
33.4 kg one way
Round trip: 66.8 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.18 $28.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.99 $31.98
Premium $4.65 $17.50 $35.00
Diesel $5.30 $19.94 $39.89

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Bolingbrook. The current time is 01:57:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.