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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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Start on 5th Avenue
1231 ft · 41 sec · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto 19th Street
859 ft · 29 sec · 19th Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1788 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 74 East, I 280 East: Peoria, Chicago
9.2 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left
2239 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
116.1 mi · 2 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago
1892 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 53: Bolingbrook, Romeoville
1422 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto South Bolingbrook Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Bolingbrook Drive
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Continue on North Bolingbrook Drive
675 ft · 24 sec · North Bolingbrook Drive
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ladd.
Mendota station
Princeton
Kewanee
Plano
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moline and Bolingbrook. Straight-line distance: 127.1 mi (204.55 km).
#1 Moline
The largest city in Rock Island County, Illinois.
| Population | 41,065 |
| Coordinates | 41.5067000, -90.5151300 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bolingbrook
Town in Illinois
| Population | 74,025 |
| Coordinates | 41.6986400, -88.0684000 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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