How far is Northbrook, IL from Bolingbrook, IL?

The driving distance from Northbrook, IL to Bolingbrook, IL is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
38.78 mi
00h 56m
Flight
32.09 mi
51.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.09 mi
Kilometers
51.64 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.78 mi
Kilometers
62.41 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bolingbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 5:50 AM CDT
Return by in Northbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 6:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northbrook
2026-04-23T04:54
Arrive Bolingbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 5:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northbrook
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
Elmhurst
IL

A city in DuPage County, Illinois.

From Northbrook
19.4 mi
00h 28m
To Bolingbrook
19.4 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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 Northbrook and Bolingbrook.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    91 m · 27 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    90 m · 15 sec · 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Walters Avenue

    37 m · 9 sec · Walters Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Shermer Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Shermer Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Willow Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Willow Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 294 Toll South: Indiana

    2622 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    15.7 mi · 20 min · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

    1.5 km · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1251 ft · 31 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 88 West Toll: Aurora

    2633 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    1.2 km · 60 sec · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 355 South: Joliet

    1.2 km · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  16. 16

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

    1445 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 63rd Street

    550 ft · 12 sec · 63rd Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Hobson Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hobson Road

  19. 19

    Turn left

    4.4 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Bolingbrook Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
16.7 mi · 43%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
6.51 mi · 17%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
3.73 mi · 10%
Willow Road
2.04 mi · 5%
Shermer Road
1.5 mi · 4%
Hobson Road
1.15 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

15.7 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elmhurst
00h 28m from Northbrook
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Northbrook 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 Northbrook to Bolingbrook?

The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Elmhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Northbrook and 19.4 miles from Bolingbrook.

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

The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elmhurst

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

11 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

16 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

22 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Naperville

22 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northbrook and Bolingbrook. Straight-line distance: 32.09 mi (51.64 km).

Northbrook

#1 Northbrook

Village in Illinois

Population32,657
Coordinates42.1275300, -87.8289500
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Bolingbrook

#2 Bolingbrook

Town in Illinois

Population74,025
Coordinates41.6986400, -88.0684000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Northbrook (-87.82895, 42.12753)
End: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.18 L · about $5.17
Round trip
$10.33
2.74 gal · 10.36 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.17 $10.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.83 $11.65
Premium $4.65 $6.38 $12.75
Diesel $5.30 $7.27 $14.53

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 Northbrook and Bolingbrook. The current time is 04:54:20.

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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.