How far is Fairview Heights, IL from Bolingbrook, IL?

The driving distance from Fairview Heights, IL to Bolingbrook, IL is about 263.1 miles (423.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.6 miles (382.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m 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
263.08 mi
04h 54m
Flight
237.62 mi
382.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.62 mi
Kilometers
382.41 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.08 mi
Kilometers
423.39 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bolingbrook
Wed, Apr 15, 3:56 AM CDT
Return by in Fairview Heights
Wed, Apr 15, 8:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview Heights
2026-04-14T23:02
Arrive Bolingbrook
Wed, Apr 15, 3:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 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
7:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairview Heights
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 Fairview Heights
131.6 mi
02h 27m
To Bolingbrook
131.5 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 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 Fairview Heights and Bolingbrook.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairview Heights and Bolingbrook.

  1. 1

    Start on North Brook Circle

    36 m · 10 sec · North Brook Circle

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Waterside Drive

    99 m · 26 sec · Waterside Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Brook Circle

    969 ft · 1 min · North Brook Circle

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Longacre Drive

    1397 ft · 46 sec · Longacre Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Illinois Street

    4.8 mi · 8 min · North Illinois Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Morrison Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Vandalia Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North, I 70 East

    2235 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

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

    107.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

    29.4 mi · 31 min

  12. 12

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

    110.7 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  13. 13

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

    1422 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Bolingbrook Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Bolingbrook Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on North Bolingbrook Drive

    675 ft · 24 sec · North Bolingbrook Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Bolingbrook Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairview Heights 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
252 mi · 96%
North Illinois Street
4.8 mi · 2%
Vandalia Street
2.76 mi · 1%
South Morrison Avenue
1.27 mi
South Bolingbrook Drive
1.1 mi
IL 53
0.27 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
04h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
237.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawndale
02h 27m from Fairview Heights
Leave By
7:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairview Heights 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 Fairview Heights to Bolingbrook?

The road trip is about 263.1 miles (423.4 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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 131.6 miles from Fairview Heights and 131.5 miles from Bolingbrook.

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

The direct path is about 237.6 miles (382.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.99 one way or $69.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fairview Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms 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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Scenic stop 3.2 mi away

Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!

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865 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL 61723, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction
City of Lincoln
Meeting point 7.9 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 Fairview Heights and Bolingbrook. Straight-line distance: 237.62 mi (382.41 km).

Fairview Heights

#1 Fairview Heights

City in Saint Clair County, Illinois, United States

Population16,127
Coordinates38.5889400, -89.9903800
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Bolingbrook

#2 Bolingbrook

Town in Illinois

Population74,025
Coordinates41.6986400, -88.0684000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Fairview Heights (-89.99038, 38.58894)
End: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 423 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.28 gal
35.14 L · about $34.99
Round trip
$69.99
18.56 gal · 70.28 L
Estimated CO2
82.5 kg one way
Round trip: 164.9 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.99 $69.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.47 $78.94
Premium $4.65 $43.19 $86.38
Diesel $5.30 $49.22 $98.44

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairview Heights and Bolingbrook. The current time is 23:02:26.

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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.