How far is Newell, IL from Bolingbrook, IL?

The driving distance from Newell, IL to Bolingbrook, IL is about 129.3 miles (208.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
129.33 mi
03h 19m
Flight
109.07 mi
175.53 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.07 mi
Kilometers
175.53 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.33 mi
Kilometers
208.13 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bolingbrook
Wed, Apr 15, 3:17 PM CDT
Return by in Newell
Wed, Apr 15, 6:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newell
2026-04-15T11:57
Arrive Bolingbrook
Wed, Apr 15, 3:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newell
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Saint Anne
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Newell
64.7 mi
01h 39m
To Bolingbrook
64.6 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Winter Avenue

    2.5 mi · 10 min · East Winter Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Vermilion Street

    20.8 mi · 31 min · North Vermilion Street

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 2300 East

    11.4 mi · 17 min · County Road 2300 East

  4. 4

    Continue on South Chicago St

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Chicago St

  5. 5

    Continue on 2300 East

    9.9 mi · 15 min · 2300 East

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    2.7 mi · 7 min · East Walnut Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North 2100 East Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North 2100 East Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North 2100 E Road

    14.8 mi · 22 min · North 2100 E Road

  9. 9

    Continue on S 7000E Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · S 7000E Road

  10. 10

    Continue on E 7000S Road

    2797 ft · 53 sec · E 7000S Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Dixie Highway

    1808 ft · 31 sec · South Dixie Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on South State Route 1

    6.7 mi · 10 min · South State Route 1

  13. 13

    Turn left

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward I-57 North: Chicago

    1621 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Bourbonnais Parkway

    2050 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway

    3273 ft · 1 min · Bourbonnais Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn right

    18.2 mi · 26 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Steger Road

    1196 ft · 55 sec · West Steger Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Wolf Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Wolf Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on East Maple Street

    1471 ft · 27 sec · East Maple Street

  23. 23

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    135 m · 10 sec · West Lincoln Highway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Cedar Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · North Cedar Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Maple Road

    1060 ft · 18 sec · Maple Road

  26. 26

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs

    3244 ft · 57 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    11.2 mi · 12 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

    1.2 km · 2 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    706 ft · 17 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 53: Bolingbrook

    1953 ft · 48 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right onto South Bolingbrook Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · South Bolingbrook Drive

  33. 33

    Continue on North Bolingbrook Drive

    675 ft · 24 sec · North Bolingbrook Drive

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Bolingbrook Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newell and Bolingbrook.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
34 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Vermilion Street
20.8 mi · 16%
North 2100 E Road
14.8 mi · 11%
County Road 2300 East
11.4 mi · 9%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
11.2 mi · 9%
2300 East
9.86 mi · 8%
I-57 North
6.72 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North Vermilion Street

Turn right onto North Vermilion Street

20.8 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
109.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Anne
01h 39m from Newell
Leave By
10:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Newell and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bolingbrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.3 miles (208.1 km) and usually takes 03h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Anne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Newell and 64.6 miles from Bolingbrook.

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

The direct path is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.20 one way or $34.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Newell and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bolingbrook.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Anne

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

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

RAIL

Kankakee

16 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

38 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

48 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Dyer station

55 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newell and Bolingbrook. Straight-line distance: 109.07 mi (175.53 km).

Newell

#1 Newell

Township in Vermilion County, Illinois

Population12,736
Coordinates40.1630900, -87.5836300
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Bolingbrook

#2 Bolingbrook

Town in Illinois

Population74,025
Coordinates41.6986400, -88.0684000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Newell (-87.58363, 40.16309)
End: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.56 gal
17.27 L · about $17.20
Round trip
$34.39
9.12 gal · 34.54 L
Estimated CO2
40.5 kg one way
Round trip: 81 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.20 $34.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.39 $38.79
Premium $4.65 $21.22 $42.44
Diesel $5.30 $24.19 $48.37

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Newell and Bolingbrook. The current time is 11:57:49.

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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.