How far is Bolingbrook, IL from Fairview Heights, IL?
The driving distance from Bolingbrook, IL to Fairview Heights, IL is about 263.3 miles (423.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.6 miles (382.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bolingbrook and Fairview Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook and Fairview Heights.
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Start on North Bolingbrook Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · North Bolingbrook Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South: Bloomington
1449 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
109.5 mi · 2 hr
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
1434 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Vandalia Street
3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street
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Continue on South Morrison Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue
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Continue on North Illinois Street
4.8 mi · 8 min · North Illinois Street
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Turn right onto Longacre Drive
1705 ft · 49 sec · Longacre Drive
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Turn right onto North Brook Circle
1396 ft · 2 min · North Brook Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Brook Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bolingbrook and Fairview Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bolingbrook to Fairview Heights?
The road trip is about 263.3 miles (423.7 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?
Lawndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.7 miles from Bolingbrook and 131.6 miles from Fairview Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.6 miles (382.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 7:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.03 one way or $70.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bolingbrook and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fairview Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Lawndale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City of Lincoln
Transit and Meeting Points
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Lincoln
Uptown Station
Springfield station
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bolingbrook and Fairview Heights. Straight-line distance: 237.62 mi (382.41 km).
#1 Bolingbrook
Town in Illinois
| Population | 74,025 |
| Coordinates | 41.6986400, -88.0684000 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairview Heights
City in Saint Clair County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 16,127 |
| Coordinates | 38.5889400, -89.9903800 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairview Heights (-89.99038, 38.58894)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 424 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $35.03 | $70.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.51 | $79.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $43.24 | $86.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $49.27 | $98.55 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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