How far is Bolingbrook, IL from Newell, IL?

The driving distance from Bolingbrook, IL to Newell, IL is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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
138.74 mi
03h 17m
Flight
109.07 mi
175.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.07 mi
Kilometers
175.53 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.74 mi
Kilometers
223.28 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newell
Wed, Apr 15, 5:10 PM CDT
Return by in Bolingbrook
Wed, Apr 15, 8:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bolingbrook
2026-04-15T13:53
Arrive Newell
Wed, Apr 15, 5:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:26 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
Saint Anne
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Bolingbrook
69.4 mi
01h 38m
To Newell
69.3 mi
01h 38m

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
80°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    32.3 mi · 36 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 17: Kankakee, Momence

    1374 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto East Court Street

    5.9 mi · 9 min · East Court Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South State Route 1

    6.7 mi · 10 min · South State Route 1

  14. 14

    Continue on North Dixie Highway

    1808 ft · 33 sec · North Dixie Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto E 7000S Road

    2797 ft · 47 sec · E 7000S Road

  16. 16

    Continue on S 7000E Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · S 7000E Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North 2100 E Road

    14.8 mi · 22 min · North 2100 E Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North 2100 East Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North 2100 East Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Walnut Street

    2.7 mi · 7 min · West Walnut Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    43.1 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Winter Avenue

    2.5 mi · 10 min · East Winter Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Winter Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
32.9 mi · 24%
North 2100 E Road
14.8 mi · 11%
I 80 East
11.9 mi · 9%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
11.6 mi · 8%
South State Route 1
6.72 mi · 5%
East Court Street
5.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

43.1 mi · 01h 04m

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
03h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.7 mi
109.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Anne
01h 38m from Bolingbrook
Leave By
10:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bolingbrook and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Newell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

Saint Anne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.4 miles from Bolingbrook and 69.3 miles from Newell.

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

The direct path is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.48 one way or $36.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bolingbrook and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Newell.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Anne

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

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

RAIL

Kankakee

16 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

38 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

48 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Dyer station

55 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bolingbrook and Newell. Straight-line distance: 109.07 mi (175.53 km).

Bolingbrook

#1 Bolingbrook

Town in Illinois

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

#2 Newell

Township in Vermilion County, Illinois

Population12,736
Coordinates40.1630900, -87.5836300
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)
End: Newell (-87.58363, 40.16309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.9 gal
18.53 L · about $18.48
Round trip
$36.96
9.8 gal · 37.06 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 87.1 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.48 $36.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.84 $41.68
Premium $4.65 $22.80 $45.61
Diesel $5.30 $25.99 $51.98

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 Newell. The current time is 13:53:31.

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.