How far is Bolingbrook, IL from Oak Park, IL?
The driving distance from Bolingbrook, IL to Oak Park, IL is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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City in DuPage County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bolingbrook and Oak Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook and Oak Park.
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Start on North Bolingbrook Drive
13 m · 6 sec · North Bolingbrook Drive
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Continue on North Bolingbrook Drive
4.4 mi · 8 min · North Bolingbrook Drive
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Turn right onto Hobson Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hobson Road
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Continue on 63rd Street
956 ft · 23 sec · 63rd Street
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Turn left onto I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs
2159 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 Toll: Aurora, Chicago
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 88 East: Chicago
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
6 mi · 8 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Merge slight right onto Eisenhower Expressway
5 mi · 7 min · Eisenhower Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward IL 43: Harlem Avenue
1086 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto South Harlem Avenue
2886 ft · 2 min · South Harlem Avenue
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Turn right onto Washington Boulevard
1 mi · 3 min · Washington Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Ridgeland Avenue
1210 ft · 35 sec · South Ridgeland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Ridgeland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bolingbrook and Oak Park.
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.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
6.01 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Bolingbrook and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Oak Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bolingbrook to Oak Park?
The road trip is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Oakbrook Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Bolingbrook and 12.6 miles from Oak Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.32 one way or $6.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bolingbrook and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Oak Park.
Stop Ideas Near Oakbrook Terrace
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bolingbrook and Oak Park. Straight-line distance: 19.49 mi (31.36 km).
#1 Bolingbrook
Town in Illinois
| Population | 74,025 |
| Coordinates | 41.6986400, -88.0684000 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oak Park
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois
| Population | 51,852 |
| Coordinates | 41.8850300, -87.7845000 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Park (-87.7845, 41.88503)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.74 | $7.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.10 | $8.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
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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