How far is Lindenhurst, IL from Bolingbrook, IL?

The driving distance from Lindenhurst, IL to Bolingbrook, IL is about 61 miles (98.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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
61 mi
01h 22m
Flight
49.24 mi
79.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.24 mi
Kilometers
79.24 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61 mi
Kilometers
98.17 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bolingbrook
Wed, Apr 22, 9:26 PM CDT
Return by in Lindenhurst
Wed, Apr 22, 10:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lindenhurst
2026-04-22T20:04
Arrive Bolingbrook
Wed, Apr 22, 9:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lindenhurst
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
Des Plaines
IL

The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois.

From Lindenhurst
30.5 mi
00h 41m
To Bolingbrook
30.5 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Briar Lane

    1079 ft · 49 sec · Briar Lane

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Valley Drive

    124 m · 18 sec · Valley Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sand Lake Road

    79 m · 14 sec · Sand Lake Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Grand Avenue

    4.8 mi · 7 min · East Grand Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East Toll: Chicago

    2703 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    16.4 mi · 19 min · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    20.1 mi · 25 min · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

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

    1.5 km · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1251 ft · 31 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

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

    2633 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    1.2 km · 60 sec · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 355 South: Joliet

    1.2 km · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  16. 16

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

    1445 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 63rd Street

    550 ft · 12 sec · 63rd Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Hobson Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hobson Road

  19. 19

    Turn left

    4.4 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Bolingbrook Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lindenhurst 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
37.5 mi · 62%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
6.51 mi · 11%
East Grand Avenue
4.75 mi · 8%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
3.73 mi · 6%
Hobson Road
1.15 mi · 2%
I 355 South
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

20.1 mi · 00h 25m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
49.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Des Plaines
00h 41m from Lindenhurst
Leave By
3:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lindenhurst and Sunny near Bolingbrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61 miles (98.2 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Des Plaines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.5 miles from Lindenhurst and 30.5 miles from Bolingbrook.

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

The direct path is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 3:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.11 one way or $16.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lindenhurst and Sunny near Bolingbrook.

Stop Ideas Near Des Plaines

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

8 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

24 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Chicago Union Station

27 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lindenhurst and Bolingbrook. Straight-line distance: 49.24 mi (79.24 km).

Lindenhurst

#1 Lindenhurst

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population14,117
Coordinates42.4105800, -88.0261900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Bolingbrook

#2 Bolingbrook

Town in Illinois

Population74,025
Coordinates41.6986400, -88.0684000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Lindenhurst (-88.02619, 42.41058)
End: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.15 L · about $8.11
Round trip
$16.22
4.3 gal · 16.3 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.11 $16.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.14 $18.29
Premium $4.65 $10.01 $20.01
Diesel $5.30 $11.40 $22.81

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lindenhurst and Bolingbrook. The current time is 20:04:01.

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.