How far is Bolingbrook, IL from Moline, IL?

The driving distance from Bolingbrook, IL to Moline, IL is about 146.9 miles (236.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.1 miles (204.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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
146.91 mi
02h 42m
Flight
127.1 mi
204.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.1 mi
Kilometers
204.55 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.91 mi
Kilometers
236.43 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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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 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moline
Thu, Apr 23, 7:09 AM CDT
Return by in Bolingbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 9:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bolingbrook
2026-04-23T04:26
Arrive Moline
Thu, Apr 23, 7:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:04 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
Ladd
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Bolingbrook
73.3 mi
01h 21m
To Moline
73.6 mi
01h 21m

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
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Bolingbrook Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Bolingbrook Drive

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South: Bloomington

    1449 ft · 37 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 19 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Iowa

    1.3 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    115.1 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West, I 280 West: Moline, Rock Island

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West, US 6 West: Moline

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward 7th Avenue

    2003 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue

    120 m · 20 sec · 7th Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    75 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto 19th Street

    630 ft · 23 sec · 19th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    1231 ft · 39 sec · 5th Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
116 mi · 79%
I 55 South
16.3 mi · 11%
I 74 West
12.9 mi · 9%
North Bolingbrook Drive
0.87 mi · 1%
7th Avenue
0.45 mi
5th Avenue
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Merge slight left

115 mi · 02h 03m

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
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
127.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ladd
01h 21m from Bolingbrook
Leave By
1:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bolingbrook and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Moline.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.9 miles (236.4 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Ladd is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Bolingbrook and 73.6 miles from Moline.

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

The direct path is about 127.1 miles (204.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 1:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.53 one way or $39.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bolingbrook and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Moline.

Stop Ideas Near Ladd

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

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

RAIL

Mendota station

20 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Princeton

20 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Kewanee

61 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.
RAIL

Plano

65 mi away
101 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bolingbrook and Moline. Straight-line distance: 127.1 mi (204.55 km).

Bolingbrook

#1 Bolingbrook

Town in Illinois

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

#2 Moline

The largest city in Rock Island County, Illinois.

Population41,065
Coordinates41.5067000, -90.5151300
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)
End: Moline (-90.51513, 41.5067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.18 gal
19.62 L · about $19.53
Round trip
$39.07
10.36 gal · 39.24 L
Estimated CO2
46 kg one way
Round trip: 92.1 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.53 $39.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.03 $44.06
Premium $4.65 $24.11 $48.22
Diesel $5.30 $27.47 $54.95

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 Moline. The current time is 04:26:24.

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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.