How far is Lincolnwood, IL from Bolingbrook, IL?

The driving distance from Lincolnwood, IL to Bolingbrook, IL is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
35.76 mi
00h 56m
Flight
27.38 mi
44.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.38 mi
Kilometers
44.07 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.76 mi
Kilometers
57.55 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bolingbrook
Sun, Apr 19, 7:50 AM CDT
Return by in Lincolnwood
Sun, Apr 19, 8:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincolnwood
2026-04-19T06:54
Arrive Bolingbrook
Sun, Apr 19, 7:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincolnwood
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
Hillside
IL

Village in United States of America

From Lincolnwood
17.9 mi
00h 28m
To Bolingbrook
17.9 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Pratt Avenue

    3 m · 10 sec · West Pratt Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Lincoln Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Touhy Avenue

    6.7 mi · 14 min · West Touhy Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Des Plaines River Road

    56 m · 4 sec · South Des Plaines River Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 South: Indiana

    2265 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

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

    1.5 km · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1251 ft · 31 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  9. 9

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

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

    2633 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    1.2 km · 60 sec · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 355 South: Joliet

    1.2 km · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  15. 15

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

    1445 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 63rd Street

    550 ft · 12 sec · 63rd Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Hobson Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hobson Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    4.4 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Bolingbrook Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincolnwood 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
10 mi · 28%
West Touhy Avenue
6.73 mi · 19%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
6.51 mi · 18%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
3.73 mi · 10%
Hobson Road
1.15 mi · 3%
I 355 South
0.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

8.93 mi · 00h 12m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
27.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillside
00h 28m from Lincolnwood
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lincolnwood and Mostly Sunny near Bolingbrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Lincolnwood and 17.9 miles from Bolingbrook.

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

The direct path is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lincolnwood and Mostly Sunny near Bolingbrook.

Stop Ideas Near Hillside

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

7 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Chicago Union Station

22 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Glenview station

23 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincolnwood and Bolingbrook. Straight-line distance: 27.38 mi (44.07 km).

Lincolnwood

#1 Lincolnwood

Village in United States of America

Population12,091
Coordinates42.0044800, -87.7300600
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Bolingbrook

#2 Bolingbrook

Town in Illinois

Population74,025
Coordinates41.6986400, -88.0684000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Lincolnwood (-87.73006, 42.00448)
End: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.78 L · about $4.75
Round trip
$9.50
2.52 gal · 9.56 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.75 $9.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.36 $10.72
Premium $4.65 $5.86 $11.73
Diesel $5.30 $6.68 $13.37

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincolnwood and Bolingbrook. The current time is 06:54:06.

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.