How far is Bolingbrook, IL from Deerfield, IL?

The driving distance from Bolingbrook, IL to Deerfield, IL is about 43.5 miles (70 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
43.46 mi
01h 00m
Flight
34.62 mi
55.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.62 mi
Kilometers
55.71 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.46 mi
Kilometers
69.95 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deerfield
Tue, Apr 14, 5:42 PM CDT
Return by in Bolingbrook
Tue, Apr 14, 6:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bolingbrook
2026-04-14T16:42
Arrive Deerfield
Tue, Apr 14, 5:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
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
Elmhurst
IL

A city in DuPage County, Illinois.

From Bolingbrook
21.7 mi
00h 30m
To Deerfield
21.7 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 294 Tollway North: Wisconsin

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 294 North: Wisconsin

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    23.9 mi · 30 min · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Deerfield Road

    2278 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Deerfield Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Deerfield Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Waukegan Road

    1333 ft · 29 sec · North Waukegan Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Elder Lane

    569 ft · 30 sec · Elder Lane

  12. 12

    Turn left

    34 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
28.7 mi · 66%
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
9.56 mi · 22%
Deerfield Road
1.7 mi · 4%
I 294 Tollway North
1.56 mi · 4%
North Bolingbrook Drive
0.96 mi · 2%
I 294 North
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

23.9 mi · 00h 30m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
34.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elmhurst
00h 30m from Bolingbrook
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bolingbrook and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Deerfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.5 miles (70 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Elmhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Bolingbrook and 21.7 miles from Deerfield.

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

The direct path is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 $5.77 one way or $11.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bolingbrook and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Deerfield.

Stop Ideas Near Elmhurst

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

11 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

16 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

22 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Naperville

22 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bolingbrook and Deerfield. Straight-line distance: 34.62 mi (55.71 km).

Bolingbrook

#1 Bolingbrook

Town in Illinois

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

#2 Deerfield

Village in Illinois

Population18,532
Coordinates42.1711400, -87.8445100
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)
End: Deerfield (-87.84451, 42.17114)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.81 L · about $5.77
Round trip
$11.54
3.06 gal · 11.62 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.77 $11.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.51 $13.01
Premium $4.65 $7.12 $14.24
Diesel $5.30 $8.12 $16.23

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Bolingbrook and Deerfield. The current time is 16:42:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.