How far is Bolingbrook, IL from Woodside, IL?

The driving distance from Bolingbrook, IL to Woodside, IL is about 179.8 miles (289.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.6 miles (258.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
179.83 mi
03h 18m
Flight
160.63 mi
258.51 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.63 mi
Kilometers
258.51 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.83 mi
Kilometers
289.41 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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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 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodside
Wed, Apr 15, 7:46 PM CDT
Return by in Bolingbrook
Wed, Apr 15, 11:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bolingbrook
2026-04-15T16:27
Arrive Woodside
Wed, Apr 15, 7:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bolingbrook
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lexington
IL

City in McLean County, Illinois, United States

From Bolingbrook
89.9 mi
01h 39m
To Woodside
89.9 mi
01h 39m

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
79°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Bolingbrook Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Bolingbrook Drive

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South: Bloomington

    1449 ft · 37 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    109.5 mi · 2 hr

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Toronto Road

    1771 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Toronto Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Toronto Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Woodside Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Woodside Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Iron Bridge Road

    33 m · 2 sec · West Iron Bridge Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Iron Bridge Road

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
177 mi · 98%
Toronto Road
1.5 mi · 1%
North Bolingbrook Drive
0.87 mi
Woodside Road
0.82 mi
West Iron Bridge Road
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
160.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
01h 39m from Bolingbrook
Leave By
10:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bolingbrook and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Woodside.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 179.8 miles (289.4 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.9 miles from Bolingbrook and 89.9 miles from Woodside.

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

The direct path is about 160.6 miles (258.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 10:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.95 one way or $47.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bolingbrook and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Woodside.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lexington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

City Hall - Town of Normal

Normal , IL
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761
Parking lot
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

City of Bloomington, Illinois

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Rating 3.6/5 8 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

El Paso City Water Works

El Paso , IL
301 W Front St, El Paso, IL 61738
Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lexington.

RAIL

Uptown Station

22 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

29 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Dwight station

58 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Rantoul

64 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bolingbrook and Woodside. Straight-line distance: 160.63 mi (258.51 km).

Bolingbrook

#1 Bolingbrook

Town in Illinois

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

#2 Woodside

Township in Sangamon County, Illinois

Population10,484
Coordinates39.7200500, -89.6789900
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)
End: Woodside (-89.67899, 39.72005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.35 gal
24.02 L · about $23.95
Round trip
$47.89
12.7 gal · 48.04 L
Estimated CO2
56.4 kg one way
Round trip: 112.9 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.95 $47.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.01 $54.01
Premium $4.65 $29.55 $59.11
Diesel $5.30 $33.68 $67.36

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 Woodside. The current time is 16:27:35.

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.