How far is Bolingbrook, IL from Lansing, IL?

The driving distance from Bolingbrook, IL to Lansing, IL is about 37.9 miles (61 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
37.88 mi
00h 51m
Flight
28.86 mi
46.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.86 mi
Kilometers
46.45 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.88 mi
Kilometers
60.96 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lansing
Thu, Apr 23, 6:16 AM CDT
Return by in Bolingbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 7:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bolingbrook
2026-04-23T05:24
Arrive Lansing
Thu, Apr 23, 6:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
Chicago Ridge
IL

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Bolingbrook
18.9 mi
00h 25m
To Lansing
19 mi
00h 25m

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
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 294 South: Indiana

    2735 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    1.2 km · 57 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  6. 6

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    15.1 mi · 19 min · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Tri-State Tollway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, IL 83: Torrence Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6 West, IL 83 West: Torrence Avenue

    997 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 83 South

    153 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Torrence Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Torrence Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Ridge Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
22 mi · 58%
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
10.2 mi · 27%
US 6 West
1.07 mi · 3%
Ridge Road
1.03 mi · 3%
North Bolingbrook Drive
0.96 mi · 3%
Mile-Long Bridge
0.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Continue on Tri-State Tollway

15.1 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
28.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chicago Ridge
00h 25m from Bolingbrook
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bolingbrook and Mostly Sunny near Lansing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.9 miles (61 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Chicago Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.9 miles from Bolingbrook and 19 miles from Lansing.

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

The direct path is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 4:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chicago Ridge

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

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

RAIL

Summit

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

La Grange Road

15 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Homewood

18 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

22 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bolingbrook and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 28.86 mi (46.45 km).

Bolingbrook

#1 Bolingbrook

Town in Illinois

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

#2 Lansing

Village in Illinois, USA

Population27,059
Coordinates41.5647600, -87.5389300
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)
End: Lansing (-87.53893, 41.56476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.06 L · about $5.05
Round trip
$10.11
2.68 gal · 10.12 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.05 $10.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.70 $11.40
Premium $4.65 $6.24 $12.47
Diesel $5.30 $7.11 $14.21

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 Lansing. The current time is 05:24:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.