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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on North Bolingbrook Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · North Bolingbrook Drive
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Turn left onto I 55 North: Chicago
1323 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs
2797 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 355 South: Southwest Suburbs
3062 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
11.6 mi · 12 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Indiana
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
10.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 57 South: Memphis
3222 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
32.3 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 17: Kankakee, Momence
1374 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto East Court Street
5.9 mi · 9 min · East Court Street
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Continue on South State Route 1
6.7 mi · 10 min · South State Route 1
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Continue on North Dixie Highway
1808 ft · 33 sec · North Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto E 7000S Road
2797 ft · 47 sec · E 7000S Road
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Continue on S 7000E Road
1.4 km · 1 min · S 7000E Road
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Continue on North 2100 E Road
14.8 mi · 22 min · North 2100 E Road
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Continue on North 2100 East Road
1 mi · 2 min · North 2100 East Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Walnut Street
2.7 mi · 7 min · West Walnut Street
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Turn right
43.1 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Turn left onto East Winter Avenue
2.5 mi · 10 min · East Winter Avenue
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Anne.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bolingbrook and Newell. Straight-line distance: 109.07 mi (175.53 km).
#1 Bolingbrook
Town in Illinois
| Population | 74,025 |
| Coordinates | 41.6986400, -88.0684000 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newell
Township in Vermilion County, Illinois
| Population | 12,736 |
| Coordinates | 40.1630900, -87.5836300 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newell (-87.58363, 40.16309)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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