How far is Crestwood, IL from Bolingbrook, IL?

The driving distance from Crestwood, IL to Bolingbrook, IL is about 322.3 miles (518.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 286.6 miles (461.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
322.31 mi
06h 12m
Flight
286.65 mi
461.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
286.65 mi
Kilometers
461.32 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
322.31 mi
Kilometers
518.7 km
Drive Time
06h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bolingbrook
Thu, Apr 16, 3:51 AM CDT
Return by in Crestwood
Thu, Apr 16, 10:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crestwood
2026-04-15T21:38
Arrive Bolingbrook
Thu, Apr 16, 3:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:13 PM to 1:43 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crestwood
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Arcola
IL

Township in Douglas County, Illinois

From Crestwood
161.3 mi
03h 06m
To Bolingbrook
161 mi
03h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph SSW
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 Crestwood and Bolingbrook.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pinewood Drive

    117 m · 19 sec · Pinewood Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ridgeway

    86 m · 18 sec · Ridgeway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto McKinney Chapel Road

    78 m · 11 sec · McKinney Chapel Road

  4. 4

    Continue on McKinney Chapel Road

    2617 ft · 2 min · McKinney Chapel Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Power Plant Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Power Plant Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Egypt Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lake Egypt Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1753 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2311 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1538 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway

    50.5 mi · 54 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    67.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago

    154.9 mi · 2 hr 46 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Bourbonnais Parkway

    2050 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway

    3273 ft · 1 min · Bourbonnais Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right

    18.2 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Steger Road

    1196 ft · 55 sec · West Steger Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Wolf Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Wolf Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on East Maple Street

    1471 ft · 27 sec · East Maple Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    135 m · 10 sec · West Lincoln Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Cedar Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · North Cedar Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Maple Road

    1060 ft · 18 sec · Maple Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs

    3244 ft · 57 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    11.2 mi · 12 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

    1.2 km · 2 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    706 ft · 17 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 53: Bolingbrook

    1953 ft · 48 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South Bolingbrook Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · South Bolingbrook Drive

  30. 30

    Continue on North Bolingbrook Drive

    675 ft · 24 sec · North Bolingbrook Drive

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Bolingbrook Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 North
155 mi · 48%
Ken Gray Expressway
118 mi · 37%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
11.2 mi · 3%
Lincoln Highway
3.78 mi · 1%
Power Plant Road
2.7 mi · 1%
North Cedar Road
2.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 57 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago

155 mi · 02h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.7 mi
286.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arcola
03h 06m from Crestwood
Leave By
11:34 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Crestwood 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 Crestwood to Bolingbrook?

The road trip is about 322.3 miles (518.7 km) and usually takes 06h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Arcola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.3 miles from Crestwood and 161 miles from Bolingbrook.

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

The direct path is about 286.6 miles (461.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.88 one way or $85.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Crestwood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bolingbrook.

Stop Ideas Near Arcola

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

23 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

48 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

66 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

71 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crestwood and Bolingbrook. Straight-line distance: 286.65 mi (461.32 km).

Crestwood

#1 Crestwood

Village in United States of America

Population10,604
Coordinates37.6045000, -88.9400700
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Bolingbrook

#2 Bolingbrook

Town in Illinois

Population74,025
Coordinates41.6986400, -88.0684000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Crestwood (-88.94007, 37.6045)
End: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 519 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.37 gal
43.05 L · about $42.88
Round trip
$85.75
22.74 gal · 86.1 L
Estimated CO2
101 kg one way
Round trip: 202.1 kg / 446 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $42.88 $85.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.36 $96.71
Premium $4.65 $52.92 $105.83
Diesel $5.30 $60.31 $120.61

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Crestwood and Bolingbrook. The current time is 21:38:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.