How far is Oak Park, IL from Bolingbrook, IL?
The driving distance from Oak Park, IL to Bolingbrook, IL is about 25 miles (40.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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City in DuPage County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Park and Bolingbrook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Park and Bolingbrook.
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Start on South Ridgeland Avenue
1210 ft · 39 sec · South Ridgeland Avenue
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Turn right onto Washington Boulevard
1 mi · 3 min · Washington Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Harlem Avenue
2811 ft · 1 min · South Harlem Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 290 West
1165 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right onto Eisenhower Expressway
5 mi · 7 min · Eisenhower Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 355 South: Joliet
1.2 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward 63rd Street, Hobson Road
1445 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto 63rd Street
550 ft · 12 sec · 63rd Street
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Continue on Hobson Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hobson Road
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Turn left
4.4 mi · 8 min
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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 Park 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.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
5.75 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Oak Park and Partly Sunny near Bolingbrook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oak Park to Bolingbrook?
The road trip is about 25 miles (40.2 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Oakbrook Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Oak Park and 12.5 miles from Bolingbrook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.32 one way or $6.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Oak Park and Partly Sunny near Bolingbrook.
Stop Ideas Near Oakbrook Terrace
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Park and Bolingbrook. Straight-line distance: 19.49 mi (31.36 km).
#1 Oak Park
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois
| Population | 51,852 |
| Coordinates | 41.8850300, -87.7845000 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.74 | $7.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.10 | $8.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
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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