How far is Deerfield, IL from Bolingbrook, IL?

The driving distance from Deerfield, IL to Bolingbrook, IL is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
42.11 mi
00h 59m
Flight
34.62 mi
55.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.62 mi
Kilometers
55.71 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.11 mi
Kilometers
67.77 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bolingbrook
Tue, Apr 14, 2:54 PM CDT
Return by in Deerfield
Tue, Apr 14, 3:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deerfield
2026-04-14T13:55
Arrive Bolingbrook
Tue, Apr 14, 2:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
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 Deerfield
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
Northlake
IL

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Deerfield
21.1 mi
00h 29m
To Bolingbrook
21.1 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elder Lane

    569 ft · 34 sec · Elder Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Waukegan Road

    1333 ft · 28 sec · North Waukegan Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Deerfield Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Deerfield Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 94 East Toll: Chicago

    1734 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    1.3 km · 54 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    20.1 mi · 25 min · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

    1.5 km · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1251 ft · 31 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 88 West Toll: Aurora

    2633 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    1.2 km · 60 sec · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 355 South: Joliet

    1.2 km · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  16. 16

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

    1445 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 63rd Street

    550 ft · 12 sec · 63rd Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Hobson Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hobson Road

  19. 19

    Turn left

    4.4 mi · 8 min

  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 Deerfield 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
22 mi · 52%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
6.51 mi · 15%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
3.73 mi · 9%
Deerfield Road
1.57 mi · 4%
Hobson Road
1.15 mi · 3%
I 355 South
0.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

20.1 mi · 00h 25m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
34.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northlake
00h 29m from Deerfield
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Deerfield and 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 Deerfield to Bolingbrook?

The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Northlake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Deerfield and 21.1 miles from Bolingbrook.

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

The direct path is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 $5.58 one way or $11.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Deerfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bolingbrook.

Stop Ideas Near Northlake

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

11 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

15 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

19 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

22 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deerfield and Bolingbrook. Straight-line distance: 34.62 mi (55.71 km).

Deerfield

#1 Deerfield

Village in Illinois

Population18,532
Coordinates42.1711400, -87.8445100
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Bolingbrook

#2 Bolingbrook

Town in Illinois

Population74,025
Coordinates41.6986400, -88.0684000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Deerfield (-87.84451, 42.17114)
End: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.62 L · about $5.58
Round trip
$11.16
2.96 gal · 11.24 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.58 $11.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.29 $12.59
Premium $4.65 $6.89 $13.78
Diesel $5.30 $7.85 $15.70

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Deerfield and Bolingbrook. The current time is 13:55:23.

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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.