How far is Oak Forest, IL from Bolingbrook, IL?
The driving distance from Oak Forest, IL to Bolingbrook, IL is about 28 miles (45.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Forest and Bolingbrook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Forest and Bolingbrook.
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Start on the route
36 m · 11 sec
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Turn uturn onto West 159th Street
2203 ft · 50 sec · West 159th Street
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Turn left onto Cicero Avenue
4.1 mi · 7 min · Cicero Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 North: Wisconsin
2787 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
10.9 mi · 14 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Wolf Road, Saint Louis
137 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
1979 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
10.1 mi · 14 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 Oak Forest 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.
Tri-State Tollway
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
10.9 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest to Bolingbrook?
The road trip is about 28 miles (45.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Willow Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Oak Forest and 14 miles from Bolingbrook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.73 one way or $7.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oak Forest and Mostly Sunny near Bolingbrook.
Stop Ideas Near Willow Springs
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 Willow Springs.
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La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Forest and Bolingbrook. Straight-line distance: 18.01 mi (28.99 km).
#1 Oak Forest
City in Cook County, Illinois
| Population | 26,884 |
| Coordinates | 41.6028100, -87.7439400 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.73 | $7.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.61 | $9.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
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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