How far is Bolingbrook, IL from Park Forest, IL?

The driving distance from Bolingbrook, IL to Park Forest, IL is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.43 mi
00h 50m
Flight
24.89 mi
40.05 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.89 mi
Kilometers
40.05 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.43 mi
Kilometers
55.41 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Park Forest
Sun, Apr 19, 8:57 AM CDT
Return by in Bolingbrook
Sun, Apr 19, 9:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bolingbrook
2026-04-19T08:07
Arrive Park Forest
Sun, Apr 19, 8:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bolingbrook
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Mokena
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Bolingbrook
17.2 mi
00h 25m
To Park Forest
17.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook and Park Forest.

  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

    8 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 43 South: Harlem Avenue

    2536 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Harlem Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Harlem Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    5.3 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Orchard Drive

    1.6 km · 3 min · North Orchard Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Westwood Drive

    2425 ft · 1 min · Westwood Drive

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Westwood Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Tollway
11.6 mi · 34%
I 80 East
9.22 mi · 27%
Lincoln Highway
5.33 mi · 15%
Harlem Avenue
2.78 mi · 8%
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
1.22 mi · 4%
North Orchard Drive
0.99 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

11.6 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
24.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mokena
00h 25m from Bolingbrook
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bolingbrook and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Park Forest.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bolingbrook to Park Forest?

The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mokena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Bolingbrook and 17.2 miles from Park Forest.

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

The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.60 one way or $9.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bolingbrook and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Park Forest.

Stop Ideas Near Mokena

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

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

16 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Homewood

19 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Summit

30 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Dyer station

31 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bolingbrook and Park Forest. Straight-line distance: 24.89 mi (40.05 km).

Bolingbrook

#1 Bolingbrook

Town in Illinois

Population74,025
Coordinates41.6986400, -88.0684000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Park Forest

#2 Park Forest

Village in United States of America

Population20,937
Coordinates41.4914200, -87.6744900
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)
End: Park Forest (-87.67449, 41.49142)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.6 L · about $4.60
Round trip
$9.20
2.44 gal · 9.2 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.60 $9.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.19 $10.38
Premium $4.65 $5.68 $11.36
Diesel $5.30 $6.47 $12.94

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bolingbrook and Park Forest. The current time is 08:07:48.

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.