How far is Ottawa, IL from Bolingbrook, IL?
The driving distance from Ottawa, IL to Bolingbrook, IL is about 55.9 miles (90 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Grundy County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ottawa and Bolingbrook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ottawa and Bolingbrook.
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Start on La Salle Street
31 m · 5 sec · La Salle Street
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Turn slight left onto Lincoln Place
137 m · 25 sec · Lincoln Place
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Turn left onto Columbus Street
68 m · 11 sec · Columbus Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Green Street
2119 ft · 42 sec · Green Street
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Continue on North 2753rd Road
3277 ft · 1 min · North 2753rd Road
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Turn left
1240 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 80 East: Joliet
1434 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
32.8 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago
1892 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 53: Bolingbrook, Romeoville
1422 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto South Bolingbrook Drive
1.1 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 Ottawa and Bolingbrook.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 East
Merge slight left
32.8 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ottawa and 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 Ottawa to Bolingbrook?
The road trip is about 55.9 miles (90 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Aux Sable is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.9 miles from Ottawa and 28 miles from Bolingbrook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 4:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.43 one way or $14.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Ottawa and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bolingbrook.
Stop Ideas Near Aux Sable
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 Aux Sable.
Joliet Transportation Center
Plano
Dwight station
Naperville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ottawa and Bolingbrook. Straight-line distance: 46.89 mi (75.47 km).
#1 Ottawa
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 18,097 |
| Coordinates | 41.3455900, -88.8425800 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| 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: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.17 | $18.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.45 | $20.90 |
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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