How far is Bolingbrook, IL from Glendale Heights, IL?

The driving distance from Bolingbrook, IL to Glendale Heights, IL is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (24 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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
18.71 mi
00h 29m
Flight
14.93 mi
24.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.93 mi
Kilometers
24.02 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.71 mi
Kilometers
30.11 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glendale Heights
Sat, Apr 11, 9:58 AM CDT
Return by in Bolingbrook
Sat, Apr 11, 10:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bolingbrook
2026-04-11T09:28
Arrive Glendale Heights
Sat, Apr 11, 9:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

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

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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Belmont
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Bolingbrook
9.4 mi
00h 14m
To Glendale Heights
9.3 mi
00h 14m

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
56°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook and Glendale Heights.

  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

    9.8 mi · 12 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 64: North Avenue

    2249 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 64: Glendale Heights, Carol Stream

    103 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    126 m · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Glen Ellyn Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Glen Ellyn Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue

    843 ft · 42 sec · Winthrop Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Highland Avenue

    25 m · 4 sec · Highland Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highland Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Tollway
9.81 mi · 52%
North Bolingbrook Drive
4.39 mi · 23%
North Avenue
1.3 mi · 7%
Hobson Road
1.15 mi · 6%
Glen Ellyn Road
0.72 mi · 4%
IL 64
0.49 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

9.81 mi · 00h 12m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
14.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belmont
00h 14m from Bolingbrook
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bolingbrook and Mostly Sunny near Glendale Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bolingbrook to Glendale Heights?

The road trip is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Belmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Bolingbrook and 9.3 miles from Glendale Heights.

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

The direct path is about 14.9 miles (24 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bolingbrook and Mostly Sunny near Glendale Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Belmont

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

9 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

14 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Joliet Transportation Center

30 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bolingbrook and Glendale Heights. Straight-line distance: 14.93 mi (24.02 km).

Bolingbrook

#1 Bolingbrook

Town in Illinois

Population74,025
Coordinates41.6986400, -88.0684000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Glendale Heights

#2 Glendale Heights

Town

Population33,351
Coordinates41.9146000, -88.0648600
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)
End: Glendale Heights (-88.06486, 41.9146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.5 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.98
1.32 gal · 5 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.49 $4.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.81 $5.61
Premium $4.65 $3.07 $6.14
Diesel $5.30 $3.50 $7.00

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 Glendale Heights. The current time is 09:28:57.

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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.