How far is Bolingbrook, IL from Highland Park, IL?

The driving distance from Bolingbrook, IL to Highland Park, IL is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
46.23 mi
01h 04m
Flight
36.11 mi
58.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.11 mi
Kilometers
58.11 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.23 mi
Kilometers
74.4 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Highland Park
Wed, Apr 15, 9:38 PM CDT
Return by in Bolingbrook
Wed, Apr 15, 10:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bolingbrook
2026-04-15T20:33
Arrive Highland Park
Wed, Apr 15, 9:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
Northlake
IL

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Bolingbrook
23.1 mi
00h 32m
To Highland Park
23.1 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook and Highland Park.

  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

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Deerfield Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Green Bay Road

    1185 ft · 26 sec · Green Bay Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Bay Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
28.7 mi · 62%
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
9.56 mi · 21%
Deerfield Road
4 mi · 9%
I 294 Tollway North
1.56 mi · 3%
North Bolingbrook Drive
0.96 mi · 2%
Central Avenue
0.62 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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
36.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northlake
00h 32m from Bolingbrook
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bolingbrook and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Highland Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bolingbrook to Highland Park?

The road trip is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Northlake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Bolingbrook and 23.1 miles from Highland Park.

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

The direct path is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.15 one way or $12.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bolingbrook and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Highland Park.

Stop Ideas Near Northlake

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

11 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Glenview station

19 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

22 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bolingbrook and Highland Park. Straight-line distance: 36.11 mi (58.11 km).

Bolingbrook

#1 Bolingbrook

Town in Illinois

Population74,025
Coordinates41.6986400, -88.0684000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Highland Park

#2 Highland Park

City in Lake County, Illinois, United States

Population29,427
Coordinates42.1816900, -87.8003400
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)
End: Highland Park (-87.80034, 42.18169)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.63 gal
6.18 L · about $6.15
Round trip
$12.29
3.26 gal · 12.36 L
Estimated CO2
14.5 kg one way
Round trip: 29 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.15 $12.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.93 $13.86
Premium $4.65 $7.59 $15.17
Diesel $5.30 $8.65 $17.29

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 Highland Park. The current time is 20:33:48.

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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.