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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Quick Snapshot
Road
55.9 mi
01h 07m
Flight
46.89 mi
75.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.89 mi
Kilometers
75.47 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.9 mi
Kilometers
89.96 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bolingbrook
Tue, Apr 14, 11:32 PM CDT
Return by in Ottawa
Wed, Apr 15, 12:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ottawa
2026-04-14T22:25
Arrive Bolingbrook
Tue, Apr 14, 11:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ottawa
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
Aux Sable
IL

Township in Grundy County, Illinois

From Ottawa
27.9 mi
00h 33m
To Bolingbrook
28 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on La Salle Street

    31 m · 5 sec · La Salle Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Lincoln Place

    137 m · 25 sec · Lincoln Place

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Columbus Street

    68 m · 11 sec · Columbus Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Green Street

    2119 ft · 42 sec · Green Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North 2753rd Road

    3277 ft · 1 min · North 2753rd Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1240 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 80 East: Joliet

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    32.8 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    16.5 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 53: Bolingbrook, Romeoville

    1422 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Bolingbrook Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Bolingbrook Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on North Bolingbrook Drive

    675 ft · 24 sec · North Bolingbrook Drive

  16. 16

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
33.1 mi · 59%
I 55 North
16.9 mi · 30%
South Bolingbrook Drive
1.1 mi · 2%
East Main Street
0.75 mi · 1%
North 2753rd Road
0.62 mi · 1%
Green Street
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
46.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aux Sable
00h 33m from Ottawa
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

25 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Plano

34 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Dwight station

35 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Naperville

45 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ottawa and Bolingbrook. Straight-line distance: 46.89 mi (75.47 km).

Ottawa

#1 Ottawa

City in Illinois, United States

Population18,097
Coordinates41.3455900, -88.8425800
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Bolingbrook

#2 Bolingbrook

Town in Illinois

Population74,025
Coordinates41.6986400, -88.0684000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Ottawa (-88.84258, 41.34559)
End: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.47 L · about $7.43
Round trip
$14.86
3.94 gal · 14.94 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Ottawa and Bolingbrook. The current time is 22:25:06.

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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.