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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Quick Snapshot
Road
270.86 mi
05h 02m
Flight
242.69 mi
390.57 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.69 mi
Kilometers
390.57 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
270.86 mi
Kilometers
435.91 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bolingbrook
Sat, Apr 11, 7:50 AM CDT
Return by in Crest Hill
Sat, Apr 11, 12:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crest Hill
2026-04-11T02:48
Arrive Bolingbrook
Sat, Apr 11, 7:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crest Hill
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lawndale
IL

Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States

From Crest Hill
135.5 mi
02h 31m
To Bolingbrook
135.4 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph E
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Belvedere Drive

    693 ft · 35 sec · Belvedere Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bethesda Drive

    1175 ft · 53 sec · Bethesda Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bernard Drive

    1434 ft · 1 min · Bernard Drive

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Eiler Road

    837 ft · 29 sec · Eiler Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Old Saint Louis Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Old Saint Louis Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Saint Louis Road

    5 m · 1 sec · South 88th Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto South 88th Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South 88th Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    938 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New Missouri Avenue

    1.3 km · 57 sec · New Missouri Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 255 North, US 50 North: Chicago

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North, I 70 East: Indianapolis, Chicago

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City

    107.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

    29.4 mi · 31 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

    110.7 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 53: Bolingbrook, Romeoville

    1422 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Bolingbrook Drive

    1.1 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 Crest Hill 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
257 mi · 95%
I 255 North
7.87 mi · 3%
Old Saint Louis Road
1.91 mi · 1%
South Bolingbrook Drive
1.1 mi
South 88th Street
0.97 mi
New Missouri Avenue
0.8 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
242.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawndale
02h 31m from Crest Hill
Leave By
6:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lawndale and the surrounding midpoint area.
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City of Lincoln
Meeting point 4 mi away

City of Lincoln

Lincoln , IL
700 Broadway St, Lincoln, IL 62656
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lawndale.

RAIL

Lincoln

10 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

41 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Springfield station

56 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

61 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crest Hill and Bolingbrook. Straight-line distance: 242.69 mi (390.57 km).

Crest Hill

#1 Crest Hill

City in Will County, Illinois

Population20,209
Coordinates38.5395000, -90.0770500
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Bolingbrook

#2 Bolingbrook

Town in Illinois

Population74,025
Coordinates41.6986400, -88.0684000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Crest Hill (-90.07705, 38.5395)
End: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 436 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
9.56 gal
36.18 L · about $36.05
Round trip
$72.10
19.12 gal · 72.36 L
Estimated CO2
85 kg one way
Round trip: 169.9 kg / 375 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Crest Hill and Bolingbrook. The current time is 02:48:46.

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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.