How far is Jacksonville, IL from Bolingbrook, IL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, IL to Bolingbrook, IL is about 209.3 miles (336.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.7 miles (284.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m 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
209.3 mi
03h 52m
Flight
176.71 mi
284.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.71 mi
Kilometers
284.38 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.3 mi
Kilometers
336.84 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bolingbrook
Wed, Apr 15, 4:36 AM CDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Wed, Apr 15, 8:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-15T00:44
Arrive Bolingbrook
Wed, Apr 15, 4:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
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
Normal
IL

Town in McLean County, Illinois, United States

From Jacksonville
104.6 mi
01h 56m
To Bolingbrook
104.7 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Central Park Plaza

    48 m · 9 sec · South Central Park Plaza

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Mauvaisterre Street

    115 m · 13 sec · South Mauvaisterre Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Central Park Plaza

    117 m · 13 sec · North Central Park Plaza

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Sandy Street

    115 m · 13 sec · North Sandy Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Central Park Plaza

    58 m · 6 sec · South Central Park Plaza

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Morton Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East Morton Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Old Route 36

    1.5 km · 1 min · Old Route 36

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1635 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    42.5 mi · 46 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    20.5 mi · 22 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

    29.4 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

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

    110.7 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  14. 14

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

    1422 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Bolingbrook Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Bolingbrook Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on North Bolingbrook Drive

    675 ft · 24 sec · North Bolingbrook Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Bolingbrook Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
140 mi · 67%
Old Route 36
63.9 mi · 31%
East Morton Avenue
2.5 mi · 1%
South Bolingbrook Drive
1.1 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.73 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
03h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.6 mi
176.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Normal
01h 56m from Jacksonville
Leave By
9:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Jacksonville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bolingbrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Bolingbrook?

The road trip is about 209.3 miles (336.8 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?

Normal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.6 miles from Jacksonville and 104.7 miles from Bolingbrook.

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

The direct path is about 176.7 miles (284.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 9:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.87 one way or $55.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Normal

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 Normal and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 2.8 mi away

City Hall - Town of Normal

Normal , IL
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761
Parking lot
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Meeting point 4.5 mi away

City of Bloomington, Illinois

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Rating 3.6/5 8 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.5 mi away

Bloomington Finance Department

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Uptown Station

1 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

50 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Lincoln

52 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

61 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Bolingbrook. Straight-line distance: 176.71 mi (284.38 km).

Jacksonville

#1 Jacksonville

City in Morgan County, Illinois, United States

Population18,488
Coordinates39.7339400, -90.2290100
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Bolingbrook

#2 Bolingbrook

Town in Illinois

Population74,025
Coordinates41.6986400, -88.0684000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-90.22901, 39.73394)
End: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.39 gal
27.96 L · about $27.87
Round trip
$55.74
14.78 gal · 55.92 L
Estimated CO2
65.7 kg one way
Round trip: 131.3 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.87 $55.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.43 $62.86
Premium $4.65 $34.39 $68.79
Diesel $5.30 $39.20 $78.39

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 Jacksonville and Bolingbrook. The current time is 00:44:25.

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.