How far is Mundelein, IL from Bolingbrook, IL?

The driving distance from Mundelein, IL to Bolingbrook, IL is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (63 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
44.68 mi
01h 03m
Flight
39.14 mi
62.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.14 mi
Kilometers
62.99 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.68 mi
Kilometers
71.9 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bolingbrook
Sun, Apr 19, 6:55 AM CDT
Return by in Mundelein
Sun, Apr 19, 7:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mundelein
2026-04-19T05:52
Arrive Bolingbrook
Sun, Apr 19, 6:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mundelein
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
Itasca
IL

Village in Illinois, U.

From Mundelein
22.4 mi
00h 31m
To Bolingbrook
22.3 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 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 Mundelein and Bolingbrook.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Lake Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Lake Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Mundelein Road

    1854 ft · 31 sec · Mundelein Road

  3. 3

    Continue on IL Rt 83

    1890 ft · 32 sec · IL Rt 83

  4. 4

    Continue on IL RT 83

    1.2 mi · 2 min · IL RT 83

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 83

    2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 83

  6. 6

    Continue on McHenry Road

    1486 ft · 30 sec · McHenry Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Arlington Heights Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Arlington Heights Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Lake Cook Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Lake Cook Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road

    7 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

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

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

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

    1445 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 63rd Street

    550 ft · 12 sec · 63rd Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Hobson Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hobson Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    4.4 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Bolingbrook Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mundelein 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 355 South Tollway
15.3 mi · 34%
Lake Cook Road
8.54 mi · 19%
I 290 East
7 mi · 16%
State Highway 83
2.32 mi · 5%
South Lake Street
2.06 mi · 5%
IL Rt 83
1.57 mi · 4%
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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
39.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Itasca
00h 31m from Mundelein
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mundelein 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 Mundelein to Bolingbrook?

The road trip is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Itasca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Mundelein and 22.3 miles from Bolingbrook.

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

The direct path is about 39.1 miles (63 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.96 one way or $11.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Itasca

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

20 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

21 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

25 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

26 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mundelein and Bolingbrook. Straight-line distance: 39.14 mi (62.99 km).

Mundelein

#1 Mundelein

Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States

Population30,945
Coordinates42.2630800, -88.0039700
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Bolingbrook

#2 Bolingbrook

Town in Illinois

Population74,025
Coordinates41.6986400, -88.0684000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Mundelein (-88.00397, 42.26308)
End: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.58 gal
5.97 L · about $5.96
Round trip
$11.92
3.16 gal · 11.94 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 28.1 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.96 $11.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.72 $13.44
Premium $4.65 $7.35 $14.71
Diesel $5.30 $8.38 $16.76

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 Mundelein and Bolingbrook. The current time is 05:52:07.

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.