How far is Bolingbrook, IL from Bristol, IL?

The driving distance from Bolingbrook, IL to Bristol, IL is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.18 mi
00h 40m
Flight
18.58 mi
29.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.58 mi
Kilometers
29.9 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.18 mi
Kilometers
34.09 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 6:16 AM CDT
Return by in Bolingbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 6:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bolingbrook
2026-04-23T05:35
Arrive Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 6:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bolingbrook
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Boulder Hill
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Bolingbrook
10.6 mi
00h 20m
To Bristol
10.6 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Bolingbrook Drive

    2683 ft · 1 min · North Bolingbrook Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lily Cache Lane

    3 mi · 6 min · Lily Cache Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Weber Road

    2652 ft · 54 sec · Weber Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hassert Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Hassert Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on 111th Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · 111th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Wolf's Crossing Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Wolf's Crossing Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wolf's Crossing Road

    47 m · 3 sec · Wolf's Crossing Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Wolf's Crossing Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Wolf's Crossing Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Chicago Road

    3057 ft · 1 min · Chicago Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Madison Street

    128 m · 12 sec · Madison Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Madison Street

    118 m · 16 sec · Madison Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto West Washington Street

    1639 ft · 1 min · West Washington Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bristol Ridge Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Bristol Ridge Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cannonball Trail

    15 m · 1 sec · Cannonball Trail

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cannonball Trail

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wolf's Crossing Road
4.09 mi · 19%
Hassert Boulevard
4.09 mi · 19%
Lily Cache Lane
2.99 mi · 14%
111th Street
2.36 mi · 11%
Bristol Ridge Road
1.7 mi · 8%
West Washington Street
1.56 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Hassert Boulevard

Turn right onto Hassert Boulevard

4.09 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
18.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boulder Hill
00h 20m from Bolingbrook
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bolingbrook and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Boulder Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Bolingbrook and 10.6 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.83 one way or $5.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bolingbrook and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Boulder Hill

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

18 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Plano

18 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

30 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

40 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bolingbrook and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 18.58 mi (29.9 km).

Bolingbrook

#1 Bolingbrook

Town in Illinois

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

#2 Bristol

Township in Kendall County, Illinois

Population30,486
Coordinates41.6855900, -88.4281300
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)
End: Bristol (-88.42813, 41.68559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.83 L · about $2.83
Round trip
$5.66
1.5 gal · 5.66 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.83 $5.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.19 $6.38
Premium $4.65 $3.49 $6.98
Diesel $5.30 $3.98 $7.96

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bolingbrook and Bristol. The current time is 05:35:37.

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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.