How far is Bolingbrook, IL from Jackson, IL?
The driving distance from Bolingbrook, IL to Jackson, IL is about 270.9 miles (435.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 206.9 miles (333 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 05m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 32m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bolingbrook and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook and Jackson.
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Start on North Bolingbrook Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · North Bolingbrook Drive
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Turn left onto I 55 North: Chicago
1323 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs
2797 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 355 South: Southwest Suburbs
3062 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
11.6 mi · 12 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Indiana
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
10.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 57 South: Memphis
3222 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 16 East: Charleston
1676 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto Charleston Avenue East
1.2 km · 1 min · Charleston Avenue East
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Continue on Illinois Route 16
6 mi · 8 min · Illinois Route 16
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Continue on West Lincoln Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto 18th Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street
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Continue on Illinois Route 130
1.2 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 130
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Continue on Route 130
10 mi · 15 min · Route 130
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Continue on County Road 1825 East
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 1825 East
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Continue on County Road 1775 E
1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 1775 E
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Continue on North Haughton Highway
1945 ft · 33 sec · North Haughton Highway
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Continue on 1700E
1.3 mi · 2 min · 1700E
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Continue on North Haughton Highway
4 mi · 6 min · North Haughton Highway
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Continue on County Road 1700E
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 1700E
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Continue on North 1250th Street
13.3 mi · 20 min · North 1250th Street
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Turn left onto South Van Buren Street
11 mi · 15 min · South Van Buren Street
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Continue on County Road 1100 East
6.7 mi · 9 min · County Road 1100 East
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Continue on North West Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North West Street
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Turn left onto West Butler Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Butler Street
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Turn right onto North Lincoln Avenue
147 m · 17 sec · North Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left
18.7 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on State Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Street
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Turn right
78 m · 11 sec
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Continue on 990N
160 m · 11 sec · 990N
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 990N
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bolingbrook and Jackson.
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 57 South
Merge slight left
155 mi · 02h 47m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bolingbrook and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bolingbrook to Jackson?
The road trip is about 270.9 miles (435.9 km) and usually takes 05h 32m 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?
Champaign is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.5 miles from Bolingbrook and 135.4 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 206.9 miles (333 km), while the road route adds roughly 64 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 5:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.05 one way or $72.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bolingbrook and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Champaign
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Champaign.
Illinois Terminal
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Danville, Illinois
Mattoon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bolingbrook and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 206.9 mi (332.98 km).
#1 Bolingbrook
Town in Illinois
| Population | 74,025 |
| Coordinates | 41.6986400, -88.0684000 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jackson
County in Illinois, United States
| Population | 18,488 |
| Coordinates | 38.7211600, -87.6503000 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackson (-87.6503, 38.72116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 436 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 22m |
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 | $36.05 | $72.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.66 | $81.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.49 | $88.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $50.71 | $101.41 |
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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