How far is Bolingbrook, IL from Summit, IL?
The driving distance from Bolingbrook, IL to Summit, IL is about 267.1 miles (429.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 240.3 miles (386.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bolingbrook and Summit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook and Summit.
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Start on North Bolingbrook Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · North Bolingbrook Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South: Bloomington
1449 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
109.5 mi · 2 hr
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
1434 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Vandalia Street
3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street
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Continue on South Morrison Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue
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Continue on North Illinois Street
5.8 mi · 9 min · North Illinois Street
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Turn right onto Frank Scott Parkway West
2.4 mi · 4 min · Frank Scott Parkway West
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Turn left onto Illinois Route 161
1.4 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 161
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Turn left onto Hanna Drive
936 ft · 41 sec · Hanna Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hanna Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bolingbrook and Summit.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 South
Merge slight left
109 mi · 02h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bolingbrook and Sunny near Summit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bolingbrook to Summit?
The road trip is about 267.1 miles (429.8 km) and usually takes 04h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lawndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.6 miles from Bolingbrook and 133.5 miles from Summit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 240.3 miles (386.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.52 one way or $71.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bolingbrook and Sunny near Summit.
Stop Ideas Near Lawndale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City of Lincoln
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lawndale.
Lincoln
Uptown Station
Springfield station
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bolingbrook and Summit. Straight-line distance: 240.32 mi (386.75 km).
#1 Bolingbrook
Town in Illinois
| Population | 74,025 |
| Coordinates | 41.6986400, -88.0684000 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Summit
Village in Illinois, USA
| Population | 10,977 |
| Coordinates | 38.5511600, -90.0048300 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Summit (-90.00483, 38.55116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 430 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 19m |
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 | $35.52 | $71.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.06 | $80.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $43.84 | $87.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $49.96 | $99.93 |
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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