How far is Bolingbrook, IL from Collinsville, IL?

The driving distance from Bolingbrook, IL to Collinsville, IL is about 256.8 miles (413.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 232.4 miles (374 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
256.74 mi
04h 42m
Flight
232.38 mi
373.98 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
232.38 mi
Kilometers
373.98 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.74 mi
Kilometers
413.19 km
Drive Time
04h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Collinsville
Sat, Apr 11, 5:44 AM CDT
Return by in Bolingbrook
Sat, Apr 11, 10:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bolingbrook
2026-04-11T01:02
Arrive Collinsville
Sat, Apr 11, 5:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bolingbrook
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Atlanta
IL

City in Logan County, Illinois, United States

From Bolingbrook
128.4 mi
02h 21m
To Collinsville
128.3 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Bolingbrook Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Bolingbrook Drive

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South: Bloomington

    1449 ft · 37 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    109.5 mi · 2 hr

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

    1434 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Vandalia Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Morrison Avenue

    632 ft · 19 sec · South Morrison Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Grove Avenue

    18 m · 8 sec · East Grove Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left

    40 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
252 mi · 98%
Vandalia Street
2.97 mi · 1%
North Bolingbrook Drive
0.87 mi
IL 159 South
0.27 mi
South Morrison Avenue
0.12 mi
East Grove Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Merge slight left

109 mi · 02h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
232.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atlanta
02h 21m from Bolingbrook
Leave By
7:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bolingbrook and Chance Rain Showers near Collinsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 256.8 miles (413.2 km) and usually takes 04h 42m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.4 miles from Bolingbrook and 128.3 miles from Collinsville.

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

The direct path is about 232.4 miles (374 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.17 one way or $68.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bolingbrook and Chance Rain Showers near Collinsville.

Stop Ideas Near Atlanta

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Atlanta and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
Scenic stop 0.8 mi away

Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!

Atlanta , IL
865 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL 61723, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction
City of Lincoln
Meeting point 10.5 mi away

City of Lincoln

Lincoln , IL
700 Broadway St, Lincoln, IL 62656
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atlanta.

RAIL

Lincoln

17 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

35 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

60 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Springfield station

62 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bolingbrook and Collinsville. Straight-line distance: 232.38 mi (373.98 km).

Bolingbrook

#1 Bolingbrook

Town in Illinois

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

#2 Collinsville

City in Illinois

Population24,217
Coordinates38.6703300, -89.9845500
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)
End: Collinsville (-89.98455, 38.67033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 413 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.06 gal
34.29 L · about $34.17
Round trip
$68.33
18.12 gal · 68.58 L
Estimated CO2
80.5 kg one way
Round trip: 161 kg / 355 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.17 $68.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.53 $77.06
Premium $4.65 $42.17 $84.33
Diesel $5.30 $48.05 $96.11

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 Collinsville. The current time is 01:02:00.

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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.