How far is Oak Lawn, IL from Bolingbrook, IL?

The driving distance from Oak Lawn, IL to Bolingbrook, IL is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.8 mi
00h 33m
Flight
16.03 mi
25.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.03 mi
Kilometers
25.79 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.8 mi
Kilometers
33.47 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bolingbrook
Wed, Apr 15, 4:33 AM CDT
Return by in Oak Lawn
Wed, Apr 15, 5:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Lawn
2026-04-15T03:59
Arrive Bolingbrook
Wed, Apr 15, 4:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oak Lawn
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Burr Ridge
IL

Village in United States of America

From Oak Lawn
10.4 mi
00h 16m
To Bolingbrook
10.4 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
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 Oak Lawn and Bolingbrook.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Lawn and Bolingbrook.

  1. 1

    Start on Mulberry Avenue

    80 m · 17 sec · Mulberry Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 99th Place

    157 m · 24 sec · 99th Place

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Central Avenue

    2985 ft · 2 min · South Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 95th Street

    2.3 mi · 6 min · West 95th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin

    2386 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

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

    137 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

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

    1979 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    10.1 mi · 14 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 53: Bolingbrook

    1953 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Bolingbrook Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · South Bolingbrook Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on North Bolingbrook Drive

    675 ft · 24 sec · North Bolingbrook Drive

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Bolingbrook Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Lawn 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
10.1 mi · 49%
Tri-State Tollway
5.24 mi · 25%
West 95th Street
2.29 mi · 11%
South Bolingbrook Drive
1.02 mi · 5%
South Central Avenue
0.57 mi · 3%
I 55 South
0.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

10.1 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
16 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burr Ridge
00h 16m from Oak Lawn
Leave By
7:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Oak Lawn 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 Oak Lawn to Bolingbrook?

The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Burr Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Oak Lawn and 10.4 miles from Bolingbrook.

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

The direct path is about 16 miles (25.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.75 one way or $5.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Burr Ridge

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

8 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Naperville

19 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

27 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Lawn and Bolingbrook. Straight-line distance: 16.03 mi (25.79 km).

Oak Lawn

#1 Oak Lawn

Village in Illinois, United States of America

Population54,376
Coordinates41.7108700, -87.7581100
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Bolingbrook

#2 Bolingbrook

Town in Illinois

Population74,025
Coordinates41.6986400, -88.0684000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Lawn (-87.75811, 41.71087)
End: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.78 L · about $2.75
Round trip
$5.51
1.46 gal · 5.56 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.75 $5.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.10 $6.21
Premium $4.65 $3.40 $6.79
Diesel $5.30 $3.87 $7.74

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 Oak Lawn and Bolingbrook. The current time is 03:59:35.

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.