How far is Bolingbrook, IL from Palatine, IL?
The driving distance from Bolingbrook, IL to Palatine, IL is about 31.1 miles (50 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bolingbrook and Palatine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook and Palatine.
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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
14.7 mi · 18 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kirchoff Road
1873 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Kirchoff Road
853 ft · 25 sec · Kirchoff Road
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Turn right onto West Frontage Road
122 m · 9 sec · West Frontage Road
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Continue on Hicks Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Hicks Road
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Turn left onto East Northwest Highway
1662 ft · 55 sec · East Northwest Highway
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Turn left onto East Palatine Road
22 m · 1 sec · East Palatine Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Palatine Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bolingbrook and Palatine.
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.
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
14.7 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bolingbrook and Mostly Sunny near Palatine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bolingbrook to Palatine?
The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Lombard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Bolingbrook and 15.5 miles from Palatine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.15 one way or $8.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bolingbrook and Mostly Sunny near Palatine.
Stop Ideas Near Lombard
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 Lombard.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bolingbrook and Palatine. Straight-line distance: 28.5 mi (45.86 km).
#1 Bolingbrook
Town in Illinois
| Population | 74,025 |
| Coordinates | 41.6986400, -88.0684000 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palatine
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 66,830 |
| Coordinates | 42.1103000, -88.0342400 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palatine (-88.03424, 42.1103)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.83 | $11.67 |
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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