How far is Crest Hill, IL from Bolingbrook, IL?
The driving distance from Crest Hill, IL to Bolingbrook, IL is about 270.9 miles (435.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 242.7 miles (390.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crest Hill and Bolingbrook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crest Hill and Bolingbrook.
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Start on Belvedere Drive
693 ft · 35 sec · Belvedere Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bethesda Drive
1175 ft · 53 sec · Bethesda Drive
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Turn right onto Bernard Drive
1434 ft · 1 min · Bernard Drive
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Turn straight onto Eiler Road
837 ft · 29 sec · Eiler Road
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Turn left onto Old Saint Louis Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Old Saint Louis Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Saint Louis Road
5 m · 1 sec · South 88th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South 88th Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South 88th Street
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Take the ramp left
938 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Missouri Avenue
1.3 km · 57 sec · New Missouri Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 255 North, US 50 North: Chicago
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North, I 70 East: Indianapolis, Chicago
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
107.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
29.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
110.7 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 53: Bolingbrook, Romeoville
1422 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto South Bolingbrook Drive
1.1 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 Crest Hill and Bolingbrook.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
111 mi · 02h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Crest Hill 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 Crest Hill to Bolingbrook?
The road trip is about 270.9 miles (435.9 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?
Lawndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.5 miles from Crest Hill and 135.4 miles from Bolingbrook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 242.7 miles (390.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 6:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.05 one way or $72.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Crest Hill and Mostly Sunny near Bolingbrook.
Stop Ideas Near Lawndale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City of Lincoln
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lawndale.
Lincoln
Uptown Station
Springfield station
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crest Hill and Bolingbrook. Straight-line distance: 242.69 mi (390.57 km).
#1 Crest Hill
City in Will County, Illinois
| Population | 20,209 |
| Coordinates | 38.5395000, -90.0770500 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| 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: 436 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 22m |
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 | $36.05 | $72.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.66 | $81.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.49 | $88.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $50.71 | $101.41 |
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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