How far is Bolingbrook, IL from Buffalo Grove, IL?
The driving distance from Bolingbrook, IL to Buffalo Grove, IL is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bolingbrook and Buffalo Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook and Buffalo Grove.
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Start on North Bolingbrook Drive
13 m · 6 sec · North Bolingbrook Drive
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Continue on North Bolingbrook Drive
4.4 mi · 8 min · North Bolingbrook Drive
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Turn right onto Hobson Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hobson Road
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Continue on 63rd Street
956 ft · 23 sec · 63rd Street
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Turn left onto I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs
2159 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
14.7 mi · 18 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 53, IL 68: Dundee Road
1797 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto West Dundee Road
1.5 km · 2 min · West Dundee Road
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Turn left onto North Arlington Heights Road
1 mi · 2 min · North Arlington Heights Road
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Turn right onto Lake Cook Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Cook Road
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Turn right onto South Buffalo Grove Road
814 ft · 20 sec · South Buffalo Grove Road
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Turn left onto Aptakisic Road
31 m · 5 sec · Aptakisic Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Aptakisic Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bolingbrook and Buffalo Grove.
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.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bolingbrook and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Buffalo Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bolingbrook to Buffalo Grove?
The road trip is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Glendale Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Bolingbrook and 18.5 miles from Buffalo Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bolingbrook and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Buffalo Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Glendale Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glendale Heights.
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La Grange Road
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Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bolingbrook and Buffalo Grove. Straight-line distance: 31.78 mi (51.14 km).
#1 Bolingbrook
Town in Illinois
| Population | 74,025 |
| Coordinates | 41.6986400, -88.0684000 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buffalo Grove
Village in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 41,496 |
| Coordinates | 42.1514100, -87.9597900 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buffalo Grove (-87.95979, 42.15141)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.53 | $11.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.90 | $13.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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