How far is Lake in the Hills, IL from Bolingbrook, IL?

The driving distance from Lake in the Hills, IL to Bolingbrook, IL is about 50.3 miles (81 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (57.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
50.32 mi
01h 08m
Flight
35.99 mi
57.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.99 mi
Kilometers
57.92 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.32 mi
Kilometers
80.98 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bolingbrook
Tue, Apr 14, 6:22 PM CDT
Return by in Lake in the Hills
Tue, Apr 14, 7:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake in the Hills
2026-04-14T17:13
Arrive Bolingbrook
Tue, Apr 14, 6:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake in the Hills
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
Hoffman Estates
IL

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

From Lake in the Hills
25.2 mi
00h 34m
To Bolingbrook
25.2 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 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 Lake in the Hills and Bolingbrook.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake in the Hills and Bolingbrook.

  1. 1

    Start on West Acorn Lane

    1346 ft · 1 min · West Acorn Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Randall Road

    2241 ft · 50 sec · North Randall Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Randall Road

    6.7 mi · 11 min · South Randall Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 90 East Toll: Chicago

    1846 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    14.7 mi · 16 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs

    2618 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs

    1686 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

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

    1445 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 63rd Street

    550 ft · 12 sec · 63rd Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Hobson Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hobson Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    4.4 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Bolingbrook Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake in the Hills 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 355 South Tollway
15.3 mi · 30%
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
14.7 mi · 29%
South Randall Road
6.68 mi · 13%
I 290 East
6.25 mi · 12%
Hobson Road
1.15 mi · 2%
I 290
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 355 South Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

15.3 mi · 00h 19m

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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
36 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hoffman Estates
00h 34m from Lake in the Hills
Leave By
4:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lake in the Hills 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 Lake in the Hills to Bolingbrook?

The road trip is about 50.3 miles (81 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Hoffman Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Lake in the Hills and 25.2 miles from Bolingbrook.

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

The direct path is about 36 miles (57.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 4:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.71 one way or $13.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lake in the Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bolingbrook.

Stop Ideas Near Hoffman Estates

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

23 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Naperville

30 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

31 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

36 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake in the Hills and Bolingbrook. Straight-line distance: 35.99 mi (57.92 km).

Lake in the Hills

#1 Lake in the Hills

Village in Illinois

Population28,345
Coordinates42.1816900, -88.3303600
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Bolingbrook

#2 Bolingbrook

Town in Illinois

Population74,025
Coordinates41.6986400, -88.0684000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake in the Hills (-88.33036, 42.18169)
End: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.72 L · about $6.71
Round trip
$13.42
3.56 gal · 13.44 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.71 $13.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.57 $15.14
Premium $4.65 $8.28 $16.57
Diesel $5.30 $9.44 $18.88

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 Lake in the Hills and Bolingbrook. The current time is 17:13:22.

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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.