How far is Bolingbrook, IL from Libertyville, IL?

The driving distance from Bolingbrook, IL to Libertyville, IL is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
46.55 mi
01h 09m
Flight
40.81 mi
65.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.81 mi
Kilometers
65.68 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.55 mi
Kilometers
74.92 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Libertyville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:27 AM CDT
Return by in Bolingbrook
Sun, Apr 19, 9:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bolingbrook
2026-04-19T07:18
Arrive Libertyville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
Itasca
IL

Village in Illinois, U.

From Bolingbrook
23.3 mi
00h 34m
To Libertyville
23.2 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Bolingbrook Drive

    13 m · 6 sec · North Bolingbrook Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on North Bolingbrook Drive

    4.4 mi · 8 min · North Bolingbrook Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hobson Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hobson Road

  4. 4

    Continue on 63rd Street

    956 ft · 23 sec · 63rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs

    2159 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    14.7 mi · 18 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 53, IL 68: Dundee Road

    1797 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Dundee Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Dundee Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Arlington Heights Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Arlington Heights Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto McHenry Road

    1428 ft · 31 sec · McHenry Road

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 83

    2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 83

  14. 14

    Continue on Mundelein Road

    2773 ft · 47 sec · Mundelein Road

  15. 15

    Continue on IL RT 83

    1.1 km · 1 min · IL RT 83

  16. 16

    Continue on IL Rt 83

    1890 ft · 32 sec · IL Rt 83

  17. 17

    Continue on Mundelein Road

    1854 ft · 33 sec · Mundelein Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South Lake Street

    1188 ft · 20 sec · South Lake Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    71 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Townline Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Townline Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Butterfield Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · South Butterfield Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Park Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Park Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left

    13 m · 3 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Tollway
27.1 mi · 58%
North Bolingbrook Drive
4.39 mi · 9%
South Butterfield Road
2.87 mi · 6%
North Arlington Heights Road
2.42 mi · 5%
State Highway 83
2.32 mi · 5%
Hobson Road
1.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
40.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Itasca
00h 34m from Bolingbrook
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bolingbrook and Mostly Sunny near Libertyville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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 23.3 miles from Bolingbrook and 23.2 miles from Libertyville.

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

The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.18 one way or $12.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Itasca

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

20 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

21 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

25 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

26 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bolingbrook and Libertyville. Straight-line distance: 40.81 mi (65.68 km).

Bolingbrook

#1 Bolingbrook

Town in Illinois

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

#2 Libertyville

Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States

Population20,155
Coordinates42.2830800, -87.9531300
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)
End: Libertyville (-87.95313, 42.28308)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
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
1.64 gal
6.22 L · about $6.18
Round trip
$12.37
3.28 gal · 12.44 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.18 $12.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.97 $13.95
Premium $4.65 $7.63 $15.27
Diesel $5.30 $8.70 $17.40

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bolingbrook and Libertyville. The current time is 07:18:00.

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.