How far is Bolingbrook, IL from Prospect Heights, IL?

The driving distance from Bolingbrook, IL to Prospect Heights, IL is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
35.31 mi
00h 49m
Flight
28.22 mi
45.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.22 mi
Kilometers
45.42 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.31 mi
Kilometers
56.82 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prospect Heights
Wed, Apr 15, 8:27 AM CDT
Return by in Bolingbrook
Wed, Apr 15, 9:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bolingbrook
2026-04-15T07:37
Arrive Prospect Heights
Wed, Apr 15, 8:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
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

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
Glendale Heights
IL

Town

From Bolingbrook
17.6 mi
00h 24m
To Prospect Heights
17.6 mi
00h 24m

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
72°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook and Prospect Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on North Bolingbrook Drive

    13 m · 6 sec · North Bolingbrook Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on North Bolingbrook Drive

    4.4 mi · 8 min · North Bolingbrook Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hobson Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hobson Road

  4. 4

    Continue on 63rd Street

    956 ft · 23 sec · 63rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs

    2159 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    14.7 mi · 18 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward East Palatine Road

    2489 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Palatine Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Palatine Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto East Rand Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Rand Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Camp McDonald Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Camp McDonald Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Camp McDonald Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Tollway
25.2 mi · 71%
North Bolingbrook Drive
4.39 mi · 12%
East Rand Road
1.49 mi · 4%
Hobson Road
1.15 mi · 3%
Palatine Road
1.12 mi · 3%
West Camp McDonald Road
0.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
28.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glendale Heights
00h 24m from Bolingbrook
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bolingbrook and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Prospect Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bolingbrook to Prospect Heights?

The road trip is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Glendale Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Bolingbrook and 17.6 miles from Prospect Heights.

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

The direct path is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 $4.71 one way or $9.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 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 Prospect Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Glendale Heights

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

16 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

20 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Glenview station

28 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bolingbrook and Prospect Heights. Straight-line distance: 28.22 mi (45.42 km).

Bolingbrook

#1 Bolingbrook

Town in Illinois

Population74,025
Coordinates41.6986400, -88.0684000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Prospect Heights

#2 Prospect Heights

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population15,702
Coordinates42.0953000, -87.9375700
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)
End: Prospect Heights (-87.93757, 42.0953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.72 L · about $4.71
Round trip
$9.43
2.5 gal · 9.44 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.71 $9.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.32 $10.63
Premium $4.65 $5.82 $11.64
Diesel $5.30 $6.63 $13.26

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 Prospect Heights. The current time is 07:37:32.

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.