How far is Bolingbrook, IL from Algonquin, IL?

The driving distance from Bolingbrook, IL to Algonquin, IL is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
43.94 mi
01h 06m
Flight
34.29 mi
55.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.29 mi
Kilometers
55.18 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.94 mi
Kilometers
70.71 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Algonquin
Sat, Apr 18, 2:38 PM CDT
Return by in Bolingbrook
Sat, Apr 18, 3:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bolingbrook
2026-04-18T13:32
Arrive Algonquin
Sat, Apr 18, 2:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bolingbrook
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
Itasca
IL

Village in Illinois, U.

From Bolingbrook
21.9 mi
00h 33m
To Algonquin
22 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Bolingbrook Drive

    13 m · 6 sec · North Bolingbrook Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on North Bolingbrook Drive

    4.4 mi · 8 min · North Bolingbrook Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hobson Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hobson Road

  4. 4

    Continue on 63rd Street

    956 ft · 23 sec · 63rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs

    2159 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    14.7 mi · 18 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 53 North: Rockford, Chicago

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 62: Algonquin Road

    1355 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Algonquin Road

    8.7 mi · 15 min · West Algonquin Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Dundee Road

    1457 ft · 28 sec · Dundee Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Algonquin Road

    6.8 mi · 11 min · Algonquin Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Harrison Street

    800 ft · 29 sec · South Harrison Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    124 m · 14 sec · Washington Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Tollway
20.3 mi · 46%
West Algonquin Road
8.73 mi · 20%
Algonquin Road
6.79 mi · 15%
North Bolingbrook Drive
4.39 mi · 10%
IL 53 North
1.24 mi · 3%
Hobson Road
1.15 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

14.7 mi · 00h 18m

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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
34.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Itasca
00h 33m from Bolingbrook
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bolingbrook and Showers And Thunderstorms near Algonquin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Itasca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Bolingbrook and 22 miles from Algonquin.

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

The direct path is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.85 one way or $11.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bolingbrook and Showers And Thunderstorms near Algonquin.

Stop Ideas Near Itasca

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Itasca, 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 Itasca.

RAIL

Glenview station

20 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

21 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

25 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

26 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bolingbrook and Algonquin. Straight-line distance: 34.29 mi (55.18 km).

Bolingbrook

#1 Bolingbrook

Town in Illinois

Population74,025
Coordinates41.6986400, -88.0684000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Algonquin

#2 Algonquin

Village in Illinois

Population30,730
Coordinates42.1655800, -88.2942500
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)
End: Algonquin (-88.29425, 42.16558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.87 L · about $5.85
Round trip
$11.69
3.1 gal · 11.74 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.85 $11.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.59 $13.18
Premium $4.65 $7.21 $14.43
Diesel $5.30 $8.22 $16.44

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bolingbrook and Algonquin. The current time is 13:32:07.

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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.