How far is Bolingbrook, IL from East Moline, IL?

The driving distance from Bolingbrook, IL to East Moline, IL is about 143.6 miles (231.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.5 miles (198.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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
143.61 mi
02h 43m
Flight
123.51 mi
198.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.51 mi
Kilometers
198.77 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.61 mi
Kilometers
231.12 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Moline
Thu, Apr 16, 5:44 AM CDT
Return by in Bolingbrook
Thu, Apr 16, 8:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bolingbrook
2026-04-16T03:01
Arrive East Moline
Thu, Apr 16, 5:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:04 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
Dalzell
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Bolingbrook
71.6 mi
01h 21m
To East Moline
72 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook and East Moline.

  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

    16 mi · 19 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Iowa

    1.3 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    115.1 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Davenport

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Colona

    2060 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Cleveland Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · 1st Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Avenue of the Cities

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Avenue of the Cities

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · 7th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
119 mi · 83%
I 55 South
16.3 mi · 11%
1st Avenue
2.48 mi · 2%
Avenue of the Cities
2.15 mi · 1%
Cleveland Road
1.16 mi · 1%
North Bolingbrook Drive
0.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Merge slight left

115 mi · 02h 03m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
123.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dalzell
01h 21m from Bolingbrook
Leave By
1:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bolingbrook and Chance Rain Showers near East Moline.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bolingbrook to East Moline?

The road trip is about 143.6 miles (231.1 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Dalzell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.6 miles from Bolingbrook and 72 miles from East Moline.

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

The direct path is about 123.5 miles (198.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 1:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.12 one way or $38.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bolingbrook and Chance Rain Showers near East Moline.

Stop Ideas Near Dalzell

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

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

RAIL

Mendota station

22 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Princeton

24 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Plano

63 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Kewanee

64 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bolingbrook and East Moline. Straight-line distance: 123.51 mi (198.77 km).

Bolingbrook

#1 Bolingbrook

Town in Illinois

Population74,025
Coordinates41.6986400, -88.0684000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
East Moline

#2 East Moline

City in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States

Population20,473
Coordinates41.5008700, -90.4443000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)
End: East Moline (-90.4443, 41.50087)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.07 gal
19.18 L · about $19.12
Round trip
$38.24
10.14 gal · 38.36 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.1 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.12 $38.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.56 $43.13
Premium $4.65 $23.60 $47.19
Diesel $5.30 $26.89 $53.78

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bolingbrook and East Moline. The current time is 03:01:27.

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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.