How far is Bolingbrook, IL from Downers Grove, IL?

The driving distance from Bolingbrook, IL to Downers Grove, IL is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.45 mi
00h 19m
Flight
8.17 mi
13.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.17 mi
Kilometers
13.15 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.45 mi
Kilometers
16.81 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Downers Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 4:57 AM CDT
Return by in Bolingbrook
Sun, Apr 19, 5:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bolingbrook
2026-04-19T04:38
Arrive Downers Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 4:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bolingbrook
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Woodridge
IL

Suburb of Chicago in Illinois, USA

From Bolingbrook
5.2 mi
00h 09m
To Downers Grove
5.2 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook and Downers Grove.

  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

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 34: Ogden Avenue

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on East Ogden Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · East Ogden Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left

    27 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Turn uturn onto Main Street

    59 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
115.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Bolingbrook Drive
4.39 mi · 42%
East Ogden Avenue
2.22 mi · 21%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
1.67 mi · 16%
Hobson Road
1.15 mi · 11%
I 355 Toll North
0.41 mi · 4%
US 34
0.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Bolingbrook Drive

Continue on North Bolingbrook Drive

4.39 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
8.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodridge
00h 09m from Bolingbrook
Leave By
7:50 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bolingbrook and Mostly Sunny near Downers Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bolingbrook to Downers Grove?

The road trip is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Woodridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Bolingbrook and 5.2 miles from Downers Grove.

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

The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.40 one way or $2.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bolingbrook and Mostly Sunny near Downers Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Woodridge

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

9 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

17 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Joliet Transportation Center

25 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bolingbrook and Downers Grove. Straight-line distance: 8.17 mi (13.15 km).

Bolingbrook

#1 Bolingbrook

Town in Illinois

Population74,025
Coordinates41.6986400, -88.0684000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Downers Grove

#2 Downers Grove

Village in Downers Grove, Lisle, and York Townships, DuPage County, Illinois, US

Population48,727
Coordinates41.8089200, -88.0111700
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)
End: Downers Grove (-88.01117, 41.80892)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.37 gal
1.4 L · about $1.40
Round trip
$2.79
0.74 gal · 2.8 L
Estimated CO2
3.3 kg one way
Round trip: 6.6 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.40 $2.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.57 $3.15
Premium $4.65 $1.72 $3.44
Diesel $5.30 $1.96 $3.92

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bolingbrook and Downers Grove. The current time is 04:38:16.

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.