How far is Bolingbrook, IL from Carpentersville, IL?

The driving distance from Bolingbrook, IL to Carpentersville, IL is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
41.8 mi
00h 59m
Flight
30.78 mi
49.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.78 mi
Kilometers
49.53 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.8 mi
Kilometers
67.27 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carpentersville
Sat, Apr 11, 12:24 AM CDT
Return by in Bolingbrook
Sat, Apr 11, 1:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bolingbrook
2026-04-10T23:24
Arrive Carpentersville
Sat, Apr 11, 12:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
20.9 mi
00h 29m
To Carpentersville
20.9 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNE
Destination
57°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road

    1888 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Higgins Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Higgins Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Meacham Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Meacham Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I 90 Toll West: Rockford

    2759 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 59

    2167 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto New Sutton Road

    1940 ft · 41 sec · New Sutton Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Higgins Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · West Higgins Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Kennedy Drive

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South Kennedy Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Kennedy Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Tollway
19.3 mi · 46%
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
6.69 mi · 16%
North Bolingbrook Drive
4.39 mi · 11%
West Higgins Road
3.8 mi · 9%
South Kennedy Drive
1.91 mi · 5%
North Meacham Road
1.44 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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
30.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Itasca
00h 29m from Bolingbrook
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bolingbrook and Rain Showers near Carpentersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 20.9 miles from Bolingbrook and 20.9 miles from Carpentersville.

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

The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.54 one way or $11.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bolingbrook and Rain Showers near Carpentersville.

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 Carpentersville. Straight-line distance: 30.78 mi (49.53 km).

Bolingbrook

#1 Bolingbrook

Town in Illinois

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

#2 Carpentersville

Village in Kane County, Illinois

Population36,940
Coordinates42.1211400, -88.2578600
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Start: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)
End: Carpentersville (-88.25786, 42.12114)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.58 L · about $5.54
Round trip
$11.09
2.94 gal · 11.16 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.54 $11.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.25 $12.50
Premium $4.65 $6.84 $13.68
Diesel $5.30 $7.80 $15.59

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Bolingbrook and Carpentersville. The current time is 23:24:33.

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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.