How far is Palos Heights, IL from Bolingbrook, IL?
The driving distance from Palos Heights, IL to Bolingbrook, IL is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palos Heights and Bolingbrook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palos Heights and Bolingbrook.
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Start on the route
13 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto West 123rd Street
15 m · 6 sec · West 123rd Street
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Turn right onto Harlem Avenue
2668 ft · 52 sec · Harlem Avenue
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Turn left onto West College Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · West College Drive
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Continue on Calumet Sag Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · Calumet Sag Road
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Turn right onto Archer Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Archer Avenue
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Continue on IL 83
1.5 km · 2 min · IL 83
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Turn left onto Bluff Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Bluff Road
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Continue on Cass Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · Cass Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South
1244 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
5.5 mi · 7 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 Palos Heights 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.
Calumet Sag Road
Continue on Calumet Sag Road
6.2 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
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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 Palos Heights 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 Palos Heights to Bolingbrook?
The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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 9.7 miles from Palos Heights and 9.7 miles from Bolingbrook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palos Heights and Mostly Sunny near Bolingbrook.
Stop Ideas Near Burr Ridge
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palos Heights and Bolingbrook. Straight-line distance: 14.19 mi (22.84 km).
#1 Palos Heights
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 12,375 |
| Coordinates | 41.6680900, -87.7964400 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.56 | $5.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.16 | $6.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.61 | $7.21 |
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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