How far is Bolingbrook, IL from Mount Vernon, IL?

The driving distance from Bolingbrook, IL to Mount Vernon, IL is about 280.1 miles (450.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.7 miles (382.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
280.12 mi
05h 10m
Flight
237.77 mi
382.65 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.77 mi
Kilometers
382.65 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
280.12 mi
Kilometers
450.81 km
Drive Time
05h 10m

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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 05h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Vernon
Wed, Apr 15, 11:19 PM CDT
Return by in Bolingbrook
Thu, Apr 16, 4:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bolingbrook
2026-04-15T18:08
Arrive Mount Vernon
Wed, Apr 15, 11:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:10 AM to 1:10 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bolingbrook
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Savoy
IL

Town

From Bolingbrook
140.1 mi
02h 35m
To Mount Vernon
140 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook and Mount Vernon.

  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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs

    2797 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 355 South: Southwest Suburbs

    3062 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    11.6 mi · 12 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Indiana

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 57 South: Memphis

    3222 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    186.7 mi · 3 hr 22 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    62.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 15: Ashley, Mt. Vernon

    1624 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Broadway Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Broadway Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
250 mi · 89%
I 80 East
11.9 mi · 4%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
11.6 mi · 4%
Broadway Street
2.82 mi · 1%
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
1.22 mi
North Bolingbrook Drive
0.96 mi
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

187 mi · 03h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.4 mi
237.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Savoy
02h 35m from Bolingbrook
Leave By
6:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bolingbrook and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Vernon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bolingbrook to Mount Vernon?

The road trip is about 280.1 miles (450.8 km) and usually takes 05h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Savoy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.1 miles from Bolingbrook and 140 miles from Mount Vernon.

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

The direct path is about 237.7 miles (382.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.30 one way or $74.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bolingbrook and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Vernon.

Stop Ideas Near Savoy

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

7 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

29 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

53 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Mattoon station

65 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bolingbrook and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 237.77 mi (382.65 km).

Bolingbrook

#1 Bolingbrook

Town in Illinois

Population74,025
Coordinates41.6986400, -88.0684000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Mount Vernon

#2 Mount Vernon

City located near the center of Jefferson County, Illinois, United States

Population14,511
Coordinates38.3172700, -88.9031200
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Start: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)
End: Mount Vernon (-88.90312, 38.31727)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 451 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.89 gal
37.42 L · about $37.30
Round trip
$74.59
19.78 gal · 74.84 L
Estimated CO2
87.9 kg one way
Round trip: 175.8 kg / 388 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.30 $74.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.06 $84.12
Premium $4.65 $46.03 $92.06
Diesel $5.30 $52.46 $104.91

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 Mount Vernon. The current time is 18:08:50.

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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.