How far is Jackson, IL from Bolingbrook, IL?

The driving distance from Jackson, IL to Bolingbrook, IL is about 260.9 miles (419.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.9 miles (333 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
260.83 mi
05h 33m
Flight
206.9 mi
332.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.9 mi
Kilometers
332.98 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
260.83 mi
Kilometers
419.76 km
Drive Time
05h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bolingbrook
Tue, Apr 14, 4:01 PM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Tue, Apr 14, 9:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-14T10:28
Arrive Bolingbrook
Tue, Apr 14, 4:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:34 AM to 1:34 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
5:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
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
Savoy
IL

Town

From Jackson
130.5 mi
02h 46m
To Bolingbrook
130.4 mi
02h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SSW
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 Jackson and Bolingbrook.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 990N

    737 ft · 27 sec · 990N

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Continue on State Street

    1734 ft · 30 sec · State Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    2296 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    18.6 mi · 25 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Lincoln Avenue

    147 m · 19 sec · North Lincoln Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Butler Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Butler Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North West Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North West Street

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 1100 East

    6.7 mi · 9 min · County Road 1100 East

  11. 11

    Continue on South Van Buren Street

    11 mi · 15 min · South Van Buren Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    36.3 mi · 54 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Illinois Route 16

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Illinois Route 16

  15. 15

    Continue on Charleston Avenue East

    2035 ft · 39 sec · Charleston Avenue East

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-57 North: Champaign

    2575 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    128.3 mi · 2 hr 18 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Bourbonnais Parkway

    2050 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway

    3273 ft · 1 min · Bourbonnais Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn right

    18.2 mi · 26 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Steger Road

    1196 ft · 55 sec · West Steger Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Wolf Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Wolf Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on East Maple Street

    1471 ft · 27 sec · East Maple Street

  25. 25

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    135 m · 10 sec · West Lincoln Highway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Cedar Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · North Cedar Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Maple Road

    1060 ft · 18 sec · Maple Road

  28. 28

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

    3244 ft · 57 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    11.2 mi · 12 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  30. 30

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  31. 31

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

    706 ft · 17 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 53: Bolingbrook

    1953 ft · 48 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right onto South Bolingbrook Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · South Bolingbrook Drive

  35. 35

    Continue on North Bolingbrook Drive

    675 ft · 24 sec · North Bolingbrook Drive

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Bolingbrook Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
36 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
129 mi · 49%
State Street
19.4 mi · 7%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
11.2 mi · 4%
South Van Buren Street
11 mi · 4%
County Road 1100 East
6.73 mi · 3%
Illinois Route 16
5.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-57 North

Merge slight left

128 mi · 02h 18m

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 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54 mi
206.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Savoy
02h 46m from Jackson
Leave By
5:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jackson 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 Jackson to Bolingbrook?

The road trip is about 260.9 miles (419.8 km) and usually takes 05h 33m 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?

Savoy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.5 miles from Jackson and 130.4 miles from Bolingbrook.

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

The direct path is about 206.9 miles (333 km), while the road route adds roughly 54 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 5:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.69 one way or $69.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jackson and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bolingbrook.

Stop Ideas Near Savoy

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

7 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

29 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

53 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Mattoon station

65 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Bolingbrook. Straight-line distance: 206.9 mi (332.98 km).

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#1 Jackson

County in Illinois, United States

Population18,488
Coordinates38.7211600, -87.6503000
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Bolingbrook

#2 Bolingbrook

Town in Illinois

Population74,025
Coordinates41.6986400, -88.0684000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-87.6503, 38.72116)
End: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 420 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.2 gal
34.84 L · about $34.69
Round trip
$69.39
18.4 gal · 69.68 L
Estimated CO2
81.8 kg one way
Round trip: 163.5 kg / 360 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.69 $69.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.13 $78.26
Premium $4.65 $42.82 $85.63
Diesel $5.30 $48.80 $97.59

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 Jackson and Bolingbrook. The current time is 10:28:18.

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