How far is Bolingbrook, IL from Lincolnwood, IL?

The driving distance from Bolingbrook, IL to Lincolnwood, IL is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
34.35 mi
00h 55m
Flight
27.38 mi
44.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.38 mi
Kilometers
44.07 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.35 mi
Kilometers
55.28 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincolnwood
Sun, Apr 19, 9:05 AM CDT
Return by in Bolingbrook
Sun, Apr 19, 10:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bolingbrook
2026-04-19T08:09
Arrive Lincolnwood
Sun, Apr 19, 9:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Forest View
IL

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Bolingbrook
17.1 mi
00h 27m
To Lincolnwood
17.2 mi
00h 27m

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
52°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 Lincolnwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.1 mi · 26 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  4. 4

    Continue on Stevenson Expressway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Stevenson Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Pulaski Road

    1131 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Little Village

    606 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto South Pulaski Road

    6.9 mi · 14 min · South Pulaski Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue

    52 m · 10 sec · West Belden Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Pulaski Road

    5.1 mi · 10 min · North Pulaski Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Crawford Avenue

    2292 ft · 48 sec · Crawford Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    157 m · 12 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Pratt Avenue

    3 m · 1 sec · West Pratt Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Pratt Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
19.1 mi · 56%
South Pulaski Road
6.85 mi · 20%
North Pulaski Road
5.15 mi · 15%
Stevenson Expressway
1.13 mi · 3%
North Bolingbrook Drive
0.96 mi · 3%
Crawford Avenue
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

19.1 mi · 00h 26m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
27.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest View
00h 27m from Bolingbrook
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bolingbrook and Mostly Sunny near Lincolnwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Forest View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Bolingbrook and 17.2 miles from Lincolnwood.

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

The direct path is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.56 one way or $9.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Forest View

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

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

RAIL

Summit

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

La Grange Road

6 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

15 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

27 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bolingbrook and Lincolnwood. Straight-line distance: 27.38 mi (44.07 km).

Bolingbrook

#1 Bolingbrook

Town in Illinois

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

#2 Lincolnwood

Village in United States of America

Population12,091
Coordinates42.0044800, -87.7300600
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)
End: Lincolnwood (-87.73006, 42.00448)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.59 L · about $4.56
Round trip
$9.13
2.42 gal · 9.18 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.56 $9.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.15 $10.29
Premium $4.65 $5.63 $11.26
Diesel $5.30 $6.42 $12.84

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 Lincolnwood. The current time is 08:09:35.

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.