How far is New Lenox, IL from Bolingbrook, IL?
The driving distance from New Lenox, IL to Bolingbrook, IL is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Lenox and Bolingbrook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Lenox and Bolingbrook.
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Start on the route
66 m · 23 sec
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Turn left onto East Haven Avenue
53 m · 10 sec · East Haven Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Cedar Road
32 m · 2 sec · North Cedar Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Cedar Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · North Cedar Road
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Turn left onto Maple Road
1060 ft · 18 sec · Maple Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
3244 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
11.2 mi · 12 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
706 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 53: Bolingbrook
1953 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto South Bolingbrook Drive
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 New Lenox and Bolingbrook.
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.
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
11.2 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving New Lenox and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bolingbrook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Lenox to Bolingbrook?
The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lemont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from New Lenox and 9.2 miles from Bolingbrook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around New Lenox and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bolingbrook.
Stop Ideas Near Lemont
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 Lemont.
Naperville
Joliet Transportation Center
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Lenox and Bolingbrook. Straight-line distance: 13.95 mi (22.45 km).
#1 New Lenox
Village in Illinois
| Population | 27,088 |
| Coordinates | 41.5119800, -87.9656100 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| 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: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.03 | $6.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
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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