How far is Bolingbrook, IL from Rantoul, IL?

The driving distance from Bolingbrook, IL to Rantoul, IL is about 123.7 miles (199 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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
123.62 mi
02h 21m
Flight
96.17 mi
154.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.17 mi
Kilometers
154.77 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.62 mi
Kilometers
198.95 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rantoul
Sat, Apr 25, 4:48 PM CDT
Return by in Bolingbrook
Sat, Apr 25, 7:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bolingbrook
2026-04-25T14:27
Arrive Rantoul
Sat, Apr 25, 4:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:48 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
Aroma Park
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Bolingbrook
61.8 mi
01h 10m
To Rantoul
61.8 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook and Rantoul.

  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

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 57 South: Memphis

    3222 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    93.9 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 136: Rantoul, Fisher

    1572 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 136: Rantoul

    655 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Champaign Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Champaign Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Century Boulevard

    19 m · 2 sec · South Century Boulevard

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Century Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
94.6 mi · 76%
I 80 East
11.9 mi · 10%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
11.6 mi · 9%
Champaign Avenue
1.61 mi · 1%
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
1.22 mi · 1%
North Bolingbrook Drive
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

93.9 mi · 01h 42m

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
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
96.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aroma Park
01h 10m from Bolingbrook
Leave By
1:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bolingbrook and Sunny near Rantoul.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bolingbrook to Rantoul?

The road trip is about 123.7 miles (199 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Aroma Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.8 miles from Bolingbrook and 61.8 miles from Rantoul.

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

The direct path is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 1:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.44 one way or $32.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bolingbrook and Sunny near Rantoul.

Stop Ideas Near Aroma Park

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

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

RAIL

Kankakee

6 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

39 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Dwight station

52 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Dyer station

53 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bolingbrook and Rantoul. Straight-line distance: 96.17 mi (154.77 km).

Bolingbrook

#1 Bolingbrook

Town in Illinois

Population74,025
Coordinates41.6986400, -88.0684000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Rantoul

#2 Rantoul

Village in Illinois

Population12,305
Coordinates40.3083700, -88.1558800
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)
End: Rantoul (-88.15588, 40.30837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.36 gal
16.51 L · about $16.44
Round trip
$32.88
8.72 gal · 33.02 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.5 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.44 $32.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.54 $37.09
Premium $4.65 $20.29 $40.58
Diesel $5.30 $23.13 $46.25

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Bolingbrook and Rantoul. The current time is 14:27:13.

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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.