How far is Round Lake Beach, IL from Bolingbrook, IL?

The driving distance from Round Lake Beach, IL to Bolingbrook, IL is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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
56.31 mi
01h 20m
Flight
46.52 mi
74.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.52 mi
Kilometers
74.86 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.31 mi
Kilometers
90.62 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bolingbrook
Wed, Apr 15, 9:58 PM CDT
Return by in Round Lake Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 11:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Round Lake Beach
2026-04-15T20:38
Arrive Bolingbrook
Wed, Apr 15, 9:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Round Lake Beach
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
Rolling Meadows
IL

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Round Lake Beach
28.1 mi
00h 40m
To Bolingbrook
28.1 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
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 Round Lake Beach and Bolingbrook.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Round Lake Beach and Bolingbrook.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Cedar Lake Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Cedar Lake Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Nippersink Avenue

    696 ft · 19 sec · Nippersink Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Cedar Lake Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Cedar Lake Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Belvidere Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · West Belvidere Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    720 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    575 ft · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    14.3 mi · 21 min

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward IL 53 South

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road

    7 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward 63rd Street, Hobson Road

    1445 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 63rd Street

    550 ft · 12 sec · 63rd Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Hobson Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hobson Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    4.4 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Bolingbrook Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Round Lake Beach 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Belvidere Road
20.8 mi · 37%
I 355 South Tollway
15.3 mi · 27%
I 290 East
7 mi · 12%
IL 53 South
4.67 mi · 8%
North Cedar Lake Road
1.39 mi · 2%
Hobson Road
1.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 355 South Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

15.3 mi · 00h 19m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
46.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rolling Meadows
00h 40m from Round Lake Beach
Leave By
3:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Round Lake Beach 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 Round Lake Beach to Bolingbrook?

The road trip is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Rolling Meadows is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Round Lake Beach and 28.1 miles from Bolingbrook.

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

The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.50 one way or $15.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Round Lake Beach and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bolingbrook.

Stop Ideas Near Rolling Meadows

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rolling Meadows, 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 Rolling Meadows.

RAIL

Glenview station

17 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

32 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

36 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

36 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Round Lake Beach and Bolingbrook. Straight-line distance: 46.52 mi (74.86 km).

Round Lake Beach

#1 Round Lake Beach

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population26,919
Coordinates42.3716900, -88.0900800
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Bolingbrook

#2 Bolingbrook

Town in Illinois

Population74,025
Coordinates41.6986400, -88.0684000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Round Lake Beach (-88.09008, 42.37169)
End: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.52 L · about $7.50
Round trip
$15.01
3.98 gal · 15.04 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.50 $15.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.46 $16.93
Premium $4.65 $9.26 $18.52
Diesel $5.30 $10.55 $21.11

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Round Lake Beach and Bolingbrook. The current time is 20:38:26.

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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.