How far is Bourbonnais, IL from Bolingbrook, IL?

The driving distance from Bourbonnais, IL to Bolingbrook, IL is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
47.34 mi
01h 11m
Flight
38.8 mi
62.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.8 mi
Kilometers
62.44 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.34 mi
Kilometers
76.18 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bolingbrook
Fri, Apr 17, 5:24 AM CDT
Return by in Bourbonnais
Fri, Apr 17, 6:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bourbonnais
2026-04-17T04:12
Arrive Bolingbrook
Fri, Apr 17, 5:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bourbonnais
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
Mokena
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Bourbonnais
23.7 mi
00h 35m
To Bolingbrook
23.7 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SSE
Destination
79°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Olde Oak Drive

    1957 ft · 1 min · Olde Oak Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street Northwest

    1160 ft · 25 sec · Main Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Marsile Street

    1321 ft · 32 sec · East Marsile Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Convent Street

    21.6 mi · 31 min · North Convent Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Steger Road

    1196 ft · 55 sec · West Steger Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Wolf Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Wolf Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on East Maple Street

    1471 ft · 27 sec · East Maple Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    135 m · 10 sec · West Lincoln Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Cedar Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · North Cedar Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Maple Road

    1060 ft · 18 sec · Maple Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs

    3244 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    11.2 mi · 12 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

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

    706 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 53: Bolingbrook

    1953 ft · 48 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Bolingbrook Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · South Bolingbrook Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on North Bolingbrook Drive

    675 ft · 24 sec · North Bolingbrook Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Bolingbrook Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Convent Street
21.6 mi · 46%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
11.2 mi · 24%
Lincoln Highway
3.78 mi · 8%
North Cedar Road
2.38 mi · 5%
Wolf Road
2.3 mi · 5%
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
1.38 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Convent Street

Continue on North Convent Street

21.6 mi · 00h 31m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
38.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mokena
00h 35m from Bourbonnais
Leave By
4:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Bourbonnais and Partly Sunny near Bolingbrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Mokena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Bourbonnais and 23.7 miles from Bolingbrook.

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

The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.30 one way or $12.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Bourbonnais and Partly Sunny near Bolingbrook.

Stop Ideas Near Mokena

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

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

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Joliet Transportation Center

16 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Homewood

19 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Summit

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

Dyer station

31 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bourbonnais and Bolingbrook. Straight-line distance: 38.8 mi (62.44 km).

Bourbonnais

#1 Bourbonnais

Human settlement in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States of America

Population19,378
Coordinates41.1537600, -87.8875400
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Bolingbrook

#2 Bolingbrook

Town in Illinois

Population74,025
Coordinates41.6986400, -88.0684000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Bourbonnais (-87.88754, 41.15376)
End: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.32 L · about $6.30
Round trip
$12.60
3.34 gal · 12.64 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.30 $12.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.10 $14.21
Premium $4.65 $7.77 $15.54
Diesel $5.30 $8.86 $17.72

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Bourbonnais and Bolingbrook. The current time is 04:12:30.

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.