How far is Carpentersville, IL from Bolingbrook, IL?

The driving distance from Carpentersville, IL to Bolingbrook, IL is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
41.58 mi
00h 58m
Flight
30.78 mi
49.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.78 mi
Kilometers
49.53 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.58 mi
Kilometers
66.91 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bolingbrook
Fri, Apr 10, 10:33 PM CDT
Return by in Carpentersville
Fri, Apr 10, 11:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carpentersville
2026-04-10T21:34
Arrive Bolingbrook
Fri, Apr 10, 10:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carpentersville
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
Itasca
IL

Village in Illinois, U.

From Carpentersville
20.8 mi
00h 29m
To Bolingbrook
20.8 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
57°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Kennedy Drive

    1.9 mi · 4 min · North Kennedy Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Higgins Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Higgins Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto South Barrington Road

    1846 ft · 51 sec · South Barrington Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East Toll: Chicago

    2916 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs

    2618 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs

    1686 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

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

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

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

    1445 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 63rd Street

    550 ft · 12 sec · 63rd Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Hobson Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hobson Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    4.4 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Bolingbrook Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carpentersville 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 355 South Tollway
15.3 mi · 37%
Higgins Road
6.32 mi · 15%
I 290 East
6.25 mi · 15%
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
4.53 mi · 11%
North Kennedy Drive
1.91 mi · 5%
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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
30.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Itasca
00h 29m from Carpentersville
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Carpentersville and Rain Showers near Bolingbrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Itasca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Carpentersville and 20.8 miles from Bolingbrook.

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

The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.54 one way or $11.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Carpentersville and Rain Showers near Bolingbrook.

Stop Ideas Near Itasca

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

20 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

21 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

25 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

26 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carpentersville and Bolingbrook. Straight-line distance: 30.78 mi (49.53 km).

Carpentersville

#1 Carpentersville

Village in Kane County, Illinois

Population36,940
Coordinates42.1211400, -88.2578600
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Bolingbrook

#2 Bolingbrook

Town in Illinois

Population74,025
Coordinates41.6986400, -88.0684000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Carpentersville (-88.25786, 42.12114)
End: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.55 L · about $5.54
Round trip
$11.09
2.94 gal · 11.1 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.54 $11.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.25 $12.50
Premium $4.65 $6.84 $13.68
Diesel $5.30 $7.80 $15.59

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Carpentersville and Bolingbrook. The current time is 21:34:39.

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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.