How far is Moline, IL from Bolingbrook, IL?

The driving distance from Moline, IL to Bolingbrook, IL is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.1 miles (204.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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
148.1 mi
02h 45m
Flight
127.1 mi
204.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.1 mi
Kilometers
204.55 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.1 mi
Kilometers
238.35 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bolingbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 5:44 AM CDT
Return by in Moline
Thu, Apr 23, 8:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moline
2026-04-23T02:59
Arrive Bolingbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 5:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moline
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
Ladd
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Moline
73.9 mi
01h 22m
To Bolingbrook
74.2 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Avenue

    1231 ft · 41 sec · 5th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    859 ft · 29 sec · 19th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1788 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 East, I 280 East: Peoria, Chicago

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2239 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    116.1 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    16.5 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

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

    1422 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Bolingbrook Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Bolingbrook Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on North Bolingbrook Drive

    675 ft · 24 sec · North Bolingbrook Drive

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Bolingbrook Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Moline 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
13 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
126 mi · 85%
I 55 North
16.9 mi · 11%
19th Street
3.72 mi · 3%
South Bolingbrook Drive
1.1 mi · 1%
IL 53
0.27 mi
5th Avenue
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

I 74 East

Merge slight left

116 mi · 02h 05m

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
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
127.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ladd
01h 22m from Moline
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Moline 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 Moline to Bolingbrook?

The road trip is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Ladd is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from Moline and 74.2 miles from Bolingbrook.

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

The direct path is about 127.1 miles (204.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.72 one way or $39.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Moline and Mostly Sunny near Bolingbrook.

Stop Ideas Near Ladd

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

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

RAIL

Mendota station

20 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Princeton

20 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Kewanee

61 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.
RAIL

Plano

65 mi away
101 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moline and Bolingbrook. Straight-line distance: 127.1 mi (204.55 km).

Moline

#1 Moline

The largest city in Rock Island County, Illinois.

Population41,065
Coordinates41.5067000, -90.5151300
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Bolingbrook

#2 Bolingbrook

Town in Illinois

Population74,025
Coordinates41.6986400, -88.0684000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Moline (-90.51513, 41.5067)
End: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.23 gal
19.78 L · about $19.72
Round trip
$39.44
10.46 gal · 39.56 L
Estimated CO2
46.5 kg one way
Round trip: 93 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.72 $39.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.24 $44.49
Premium $4.65 $24.34 $48.68
Diesel $5.30 $27.74 $55.48

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 Moline and Bolingbrook. The current time is 02:59:19.

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.