How far is Bolingbrook, IL from Little Rock, IL?

The driving distance from Bolingbrook, IL to Little Rock, IL is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
30.39 mi
00h 49m
Flight
26.22 mi
42.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.22 mi
Kilometers
42.2 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.39 mi
Kilometers
48.9 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Rock
Tue, Apr 14, 11:02 PM CDT
Return by in Bolingbrook
Tue, Apr 14, 11:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bolingbrook
2026-04-14T22:13
Arrive Little Rock
Tue, Apr 14, 11:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Boulder Hill
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Bolingbrook
15.2 mi
00h 24m
To Little Rock
15.2 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook and Little Rock.

  1. 1

    Start on North Bolingbrook Drive

    2683 ft · 1 min · North Bolingbrook Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lily Cache Lane

    3 mi · 6 min · Lily Cache Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Weber Road

    2652 ft · 54 sec · Weber Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hassert Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Hassert Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on 111th Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · 111th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Ogden Avenue

    1822 ft · 43 sec · Ogden Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right

    8.3 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Bridge Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Bridge Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Galena Road

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Galena Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Galena Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Galena Road
6.91 mi · 23%
Hassert Boulevard
4.09 mi · 13%
Lincoln Highway
3.17 mi · 10%
Lily Cache Lane
2.99 mi · 10%
111th Street
2.36 mi · 8%
North Bridge Street
1.16 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

8.35 mi · 00h 13m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boulder Hill
00h 24m from Bolingbrook
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bolingbrook and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Little Rock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bolingbrook to Little Rock?

The road trip is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Boulder Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Bolingbrook and 15.2 miles from Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.03 one way or $8.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bolingbrook and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Little Rock.

Stop Ideas Near Boulder Hill

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

18 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Plano

18 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

30 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

40 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bolingbrook and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 26.22 mi (42.2 km).

Bolingbrook

#1 Bolingbrook

Town in Illinois

Population74,025
Coordinates41.6986400, -88.0684000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Little Rock

#2 Little Rock

Township in Kendall County, Illinois

Population14,260
Coordinates41.7175300, -88.5761900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)
End: Little Rock (-88.57619, 41.71753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.06 L · about $4.03
Round trip
$8.07
2.14 gal · 8.12 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.03 $8.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.55 $9.10
Premium $4.65 $4.98 $9.96
Diesel $5.30 $5.68 $11.35

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bolingbrook and Little Rock. The current time is 22:13:05.

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.