How far is Bolingbrook, IL from Sycamore, IL?

The driving distance from Bolingbrook, IL to Sycamore, IL is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
51.05 mi
01h 10m
Flight
37.62 mi
60.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.62 mi
Kilometers
60.54 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.05 mi
Kilometers
82.16 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sycamore
Wed, Apr 22, 8:34 PM CDT
Return by in Bolingbrook
Wed, Apr 22, 9:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bolingbrook
2026-04-22T19:24
Arrive Sycamore
Wed, Apr 22, 8:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
Sugar Grove
IL

City in Kane County, Illinois, United States of America

From Bolingbrook
25.5 mi
00h 35m
To Sycamore
25.5 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Bolingbrook Drive

    13 m · 6 sec · North Bolingbrook Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on North Bolingbrook Drive

    7.7 mi · 15 min · North Bolingbrook Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Warrenville Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Warrenville Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Freedom Drive

    156 m · 14 sec · Freedom Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 88 Toll West: Aurora

    3235 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    13 mi · 16 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    19.5 mi · 21 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Peace Road

    2014 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Peace Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Peace Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto DeKalb Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · DeKalb Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Center Cross Street

    1663 ft · 42 sec · Center Cross Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West State Street

    2354 ft · 46 sec · West State Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
32.5 mi · 64%
North Bolingbrook Drive
7.75 mi · 15%
Peace Road
6.19 mi · 12%
Warrenville Road
2.42 mi · 5%
DeKalb Avenue
0.75 mi · 1%
I 88 Toll West
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

19.5 mi · 00h 21m

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
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
37.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sugar Grove
00h 35m from Bolingbrook
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bolingbrook and Sunny near Sycamore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Sugar Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Bolingbrook and 25.5 miles from Sycamore.

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

The direct path is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.79 one way or $13.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sugar Grove

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

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

RAIL

Plano

14 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Naperville

25 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
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Joliet Transportation Center

40 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

48 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bolingbrook and Sycamore. Straight-line distance: 37.62 mi (60.54 km).

Bolingbrook

#1 Bolingbrook

Town in Illinois

Population74,025
Coordinates41.6986400, -88.0684000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sycamore

City in Illinois

Population18,317
Coordinates41.9889200, -88.6867500
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)
End: Sycamore (-88.68675, 41.98892)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.82 L · about $6.79
Round trip
$13.58
3.6 gal · 13.64 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.79 $13.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.66 $15.31
Premium $4.65 $8.38 $16.75
Diesel $5.30 $9.55 $19.09

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bolingbrook and Sycamore. The current time is 19:24:25.

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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.