How far is Bolingbrook, IL from Kewanee, IL?

The driving distance from Bolingbrook, IL to Kewanee, IL is about 118.6 miles (190.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
118.57 mi
02h 19m
Flight
101.07 mi
162.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.07 mi
Kilometers
162.66 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.57 mi
Kilometers
190.82 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kewanee
Thu, Apr 23, 6:14 AM CDT
Return by in Bolingbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 8:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bolingbrook
2026-04-23T03:55
Arrive Kewanee
Thu, Apr 23, 6:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:52 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
Utica
IL

Village also known as Utica, in LaSalle County, Illinois

From Bolingbrook
59.2 mi
01h 09m
To Kewanee
59.4 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook and Kewanee.

  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

    80.8 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 40: Sterling, Peoria

    2121 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 900 East Street

    587 ft · 11 sec · 900 East Street

  8. 8

    Continue on IL 40

    1.6 mi · 2 min · IL 40

  9. 9

    Turn right

    37 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto County Road 1500 N

    2.5 mi · 4 min · County Road 1500 N

  11. 11

    Continue on North Mason Street

    1757 ft · 29 sec · North Mason Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East Railroad Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Railroad Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 550 East Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 550 East Street

  14. 14

    Continue on 525 East Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 525 East Street

  15. 15

    Continue on 525 E Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · 525 E Street

  16. 16

    Continue on 965 North Avenue

    5.9 mi · 9 min · 965 North Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue on North East Street

    66 m · 4 sec · North East Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    2506 ft · 46 sec · East 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    122 m · 11 sec · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    5 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
81.6 mi · 69%
I 55 South
16.3 mi · 14%
965 North Avenue
7.17 mi · 6%
525 E Street
3.73 mi · 3%
County Road 1500 N
2.47 mi · 2%
IL 40
1.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Merge slight left

80.8 mi · 01h 27m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
101.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Utica
01h 09m from Bolingbrook
Leave By
1:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bolingbrook and Mostly Sunny near Kewanee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bolingbrook to Kewanee?

The road trip is about 118.6 miles (190.8 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Utica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.2 miles from Bolingbrook and 59.4 miles from Kewanee.

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

The direct path is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 1:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.76 one way or $31.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Utica

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

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

RAIL

Mendota station

25 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Princeton

38 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Plano

53 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Dwight station

56 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bolingbrook and Kewanee. Straight-line distance: 101.07 mi (162.66 km).

Bolingbrook

#1 Bolingbrook

Town in Illinois

Population74,025
Coordinates41.6986400, -88.0684000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Kewanee

#2 Kewanee

City in Henry County, Illinois, United States

Population12,174
Coordinates41.2455900, -89.9248300
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)
End: Kewanee (-89.92483, 41.24559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.84 L · about $15.76
Round trip
$31.53
8.36 gal · 31.68 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.76 $31.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.78 $35.56
Premium $4.65 $19.45 $38.91
Diesel $5.30 $22.17 $44.34

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bolingbrook and Kewanee. The current time is 03:55:24.

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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.