How far is Bolingbrook, IL from Champaign, IL?

The driving distance from Bolingbrook, IL to Champaign, IL is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
124.19 mi
02h 17m
Flight
109.7 mi
176.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.7 mi
Kilometers
176.55 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.19 mi
Kilometers
199.86 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Champaign
Wed, Apr 22, 8:46 PM CDT
Return by in Bolingbrook
Wed, Apr 22, 11:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bolingbrook
2026-04-22T18:29
Arrive Champaign
Wed, Apr 22, 8:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:54 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
Otto
IL

Township in Kankakee County, Illinois

From Bolingbrook
68.3 mi
01h 08m
To Champaign
55.9 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Bolingbrook Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Bolingbrook Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto I 55 North: Chicago

    1323 ft · 33 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs

    2797 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 355 South: Southwest Suburbs

    3062 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    11.6 mi · 12 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Indiana

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 57 South: Memphis

    3222 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    103.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Market Street

    1379 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    29 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Market Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Market Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Bradley Avenue

    1333 ft · 34 sec · East Bradley Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Neil Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Neil Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Neil Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
104 mi · 84%
I 80 East
11.9 mi · 10%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
11.6 mi · 9%
Market Street
4.17 mi · 3%
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
1.22 mi · 1%
North Bolingbrook Drive
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

104 mi · 01h 52m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
109.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Otto
01h 08m from Bolingbrook
Leave By
1:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bolingbrook and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Champaign.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Otto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.3 miles from Bolingbrook and 55.9 miles from Champaign.

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

The direct path is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 1:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.52 one way or $33.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bolingbrook and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Champaign.

Stop Ideas Near Otto

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

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

RAIL

Kankakee

8 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

33 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Dwight station

45 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

55 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bolingbrook and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 109.7 mi (176.55 km).

Bolingbrook

#1 Bolingbrook

Town in Illinois

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

#2 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population89,390
Coordinates40.1164200, -88.2433800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: North Bolingbrook Drive (-88.068382, 41.69864)
End: North Neil Street (-88.243515, 40.11642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.38 gal
16.59 L · about $16.52
Round trip
$33.03
8.76 gal · 33.18 L
Estimated CO2
38.9 kg one way
Round trip: 77.9 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.52 $33.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.63 $37.26
Premium $4.65 $20.38 $40.77
Diesel $5.30 $23.23 $46.46

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Bolingbrook and Champaign. The current time is 18:29:19.

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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.