How far is Bolingbrook, IL from Lake Zurich, IL?
The driving distance from Bolingbrook, IL to Lake Zurich, IL is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Illinois, U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bolingbrook and Lake Zurich.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook and Lake Zurich.
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Start on North Bolingbrook Drive
13 m · 6 sec · North Bolingbrook Drive
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Continue on North Bolingbrook Drive
4.4 mi · 8 min · North Bolingbrook Drive
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Turn right onto Hobson Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hobson Road
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Continue on 63rd Street
956 ft · 23 sec · 63rd Street
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Turn left onto I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs
2159 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
14.7 mi · 18 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
8.9 mi · 12 min
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Continue on Lake Cook Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Cook Road
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Continue on North Rand Road
2.7 mi · 3 min · North Rand Road
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Turn right onto South Old Rand Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · South Old Rand Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Old Rand Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bolingbrook and Lake Zurich.
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.
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
14.7 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bolingbrook and Mostly Sunny near Lake Zurich.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bolingbrook to Lake Zurich?
The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Itasca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Bolingbrook and 20.1 miles from Lake Zurich.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bolingbrook and Mostly Sunny near Lake Zurich.
Stop Ideas Near Itasca
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 Itasca.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Naperville
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bolingbrook and Lake Zurich. Straight-line distance: 34.46 mi (55.45 km).
#1 Bolingbrook
Town in Illinois
| Population | 74,025 |
| Coordinates | 41.6986400, -88.0684000 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Zurich
Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 19,760 |
| Coordinates | 42.1969700, -88.0934100 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Zurich (-88.09341, 42.19697)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.35 | $10.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.04 | $12.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.61 | $13.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
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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