How far is Bolingbrook, IL from New Lenox, IL?

The driving distance from Bolingbrook, IL to New Lenox, IL is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.64 mi
00h 26m
Flight
13.95 mi
22.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.95 mi
Kilometers
22.45 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.64 mi
Kilometers
28.39 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Lenox
Thu, Apr 16, 10:41 AM CDT
Return by in Bolingbrook
Thu, Apr 16, 11:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bolingbrook
2026-04-16T10:14
Arrive New Lenox
Thu, Apr 16, 10:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bolingbrook
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Lockport
IL

The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

From Bolingbrook
8.8 mi
00h 13m
To New Lenox
8.8 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook and New Lenox.

  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

    10.4 mi · 11 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Southwest Highway

    2301 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Maple Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Maple Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Cedar Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · North Cedar Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Highway

    95 m · 5 sec · West Lincoln Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Church Street

    605 ft · 31 sec · Church Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    49 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Tollway
10.4 mi · 59%
North Cedar Road
2.38 mi · 13%
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
1.22 mi · 7%
North Bolingbrook Drive
0.96 mi · 5%
Maple Road
0.7 mi · 4%
I 355 South
0.58 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

10.4 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
13.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lockport
00h 13m from Bolingbrook
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bolingbrook and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Lenox.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bolingbrook to New Lenox?

The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lockport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Bolingbrook and 8.8 miles from New Lenox.

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

The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bolingbrook and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Lenox.

Stop Ideas Near Lockport

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

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

7 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Naperville

22 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

30 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

30 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bolingbrook and New Lenox. Straight-line distance: 13.95 mi (22.45 km).

Bolingbrook

#1 Bolingbrook

Town in Illinois

Population74,025
Coordinates41.6986400, -88.0684000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
New Lenox

#2 New Lenox

Village in Illinois

Population27,088
Coordinates41.5119800, -87.9656100
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)
End: New Lenox (-87.96561, 41.51198)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.36 L · about $2.34
Round trip
$4.68
1.24 gal · 4.72 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.34 $4.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.64 $5.27
Premium $4.65 $2.89 $5.77
Diesel $5.30 $3.29 $6.58

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bolingbrook and New Lenox. The current time is 10:14:16.

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.