How far is Buffalo Grove, IL from Bolingbrook, IL?

The driving distance from Buffalo Grove, IL to Bolingbrook, IL is about 36.7 miles (59 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
36.68 mi
00h 52m
Flight
31.78 mi
51.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.78 mi
Kilometers
51.14 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.68 mi
Kilometers
59.03 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bolingbrook
Wed, Apr 15, 4:59 AM CDT
Return by in Buffalo Grove
Wed, Apr 15, 5:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo Grove
2026-04-15T04:06
Arrive Bolingbrook
Wed, Apr 15, 4:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buffalo Grove
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
Glendale Heights
IL

Town

From Buffalo Grove
18.3 mi
00h 26m
To Bolingbrook
18.3 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo Grove and Bolingbrook.

  1. 1

    Start on Aptakisic Road

    18 m · 5 sec · Aptakisic Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Buffalo Grove Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Buffalo Grove Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Hintz Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Hintz Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Arlington Heights Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Arlington Heights Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Palatine Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Palatine Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 53 South

    1330 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road

    7 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 63rd Street, Hobson Road

    1445 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 63rd Street

    550 ft · 12 sec · 63rd Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Hobson Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hobson Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    4.4 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Bolingbrook Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 355 South Tollway
15.3 mi · 42%
I 290 East
7 mi · 19%
IL 53 South
3.49 mi · 10%
South Buffalo Grove Road
2.09 mi · 6%
Palatine Road
1.2 mi · 3%
Hobson Road
1.15 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 355 South Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

15.3 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glendale Heights
00h 26m from Buffalo Grove
Leave By
4:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Buffalo Grove and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bolingbrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buffalo Grove to Bolingbrook?

The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Glendale Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Buffalo Grove and 18.3 miles from Bolingbrook.

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

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.86 one way or $9.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Buffalo Grove and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bolingbrook.

Stop Ideas Near Glendale Heights

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

16 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

20 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Glenview station

28 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo Grove and Bolingbrook. Straight-line distance: 31.78 mi (51.14 km).

Buffalo Grove

#1 Buffalo Grove

Village in Illinois, United States of America

Population41,496
Coordinates42.1514100, -87.9597900
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Bolingbrook

#2 Bolingbrook

Town in Illinois

Population74,025
Coordinates41.6986400, -88.0684000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo Grove (-87.95979, 42.15141)
End: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.9 L · about $4.86
Round trip
$9.73
2.58 gal · 9.8 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.86 $9.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.49 $10.97
Premium $4.65 $6.00 $12.01
Diesel $5.30 $6.84 $13.68

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 Buffalo Grove and Bolingbrook. The current time is 04:06:18.

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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.