How far is Chicago Heights, IL from Bolingbrook, IL?
The driving distance from Chicago Heights, IL to Bolingbrook, IL is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chicago Heights and Bolingbrook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chicago Heights and Bolingbrook.
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Start on South Halsted Street
6 m · 8 sec · South Halsted Street
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Turn right onto East Lincoln Highway
1583 ft · 59 sec · East Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Chicago Road
1476 ft · 44 sec · Chicago Road
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Turn left onto Dixie Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Dixie Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Vollmer Road
6.9 mi · 13 min · Vollmer Road
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Turn right onto Harlem Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Harlem Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Joliet
1685 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Tollway
12.4 mi · 13 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
706 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 53: Bolingbrook
1953 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto South Bolingbrook Drive
1 mi · 2 min · South Bolingbrook Drive
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Continue on North Bolingbrook Drive
675 ft · 24 sec · North Bolingbrook Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Bolingbrook Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chicago Heights and Bolingbrook.
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.
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Continue on Veterans Memorial Tollway
12.4 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers leaving Chicago Heights and Mostly Sunny near Bolingbrook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chicago Heights to Bolingbrook?
The road trip is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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 18 miles from Chicago Heights and 18.1 miles from Bolingbrook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.83 one way or $9.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers around Chicago Heights and Mostly Sunny near Bolingbrook.
Stop Ideas Near Mokena
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mokena.
Joliet Transportation Center
Homewood
Summit
Dyer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chicago Heights and Bolingbrook. Straight-line distance: 26.02 mi (41.87 km).
#1 Chicago Heights
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 28,990 |
| Coordinates | 41.5061500, -87.6356000 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bolingbrook
Town in Illinois
| Population | 74,025 |
| Coordinates | 41.6986400, -88.0684000 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.83 | $9.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.44 | $10.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.96 | $11.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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