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

The driving distance from Round Lake, IL to Bolingbrook, IL is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.94 mi
01h 17m
Flight
45.25 mi
72.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.25 mi
Kilometers
72.83 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.94 mi
Kilometers
88.41 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bolingbrook
Wed, Apr 22, 8:38 PM CDT
Return by in Round Lake
Wed, Apr 22, 9:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Round Lake
2026-04-22T19:20
Arrive Bolingbrook
Wed, Apr 22, 8:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Round Lake
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
27.5 mi
00h 38m
To Bolingbrook
27.5 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Round Lake and Bolingbrook.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Cedar Lake Road

    72 m · 8 sec · North Cedar Lake Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Nippersink Avenue

    696 ft · 19 sec · Nippersink Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Cedar Lake Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Cedar Lake Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Belvidere Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · West Belvidere Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    720 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    575 ft · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    14.3 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward IL 53 South

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

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

    7 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

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

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

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

    1445 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 63rd Street

    550 ft · 12 sec · 63rd Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Hobson Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hobson Road

  17. 17

    Turn left

    4.4 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    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 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Belvidere Road
20.8 mi · 38%
I 355 South Tollway
15.3 mi · 28%
I 290 East
7 mi · 13%
IL 53 South
4.67 mi · 9%
Hobson Road
1.15 mi · 2%
South Cedar Lake Road
0.96 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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
45.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rolling Meadows
00h 38m from Round Lake
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Round Lake and Sunny near Bolingbrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Round Lake to Bolingbrook?

The road trip is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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 27.5 miles from Round Lake and 27.5 miles from Bolingbrook.

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

The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.32 one way or $14.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Round Lake and Sunny 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 and Bolingbrook. Straight-line distance: 45.25 mi (72.83 km).

Round Lake

#1 Round Lake

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population17,982
Coordinates42.3533600, -88.0934100
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Bolingbrook

#2 Bolingbrook

Town in Illinois

Population74,025
Coordinates41.6986400, -88.0684000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Round Lake (-88.09341, 42.35336)
End: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
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
1.94 gal
7.34 L · about $7.32
Round trip
$14.63
3.88 gal · 14.68 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.32 $14.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.25 $16.50
Premium $4.65 $9.03 $18.06
Diesel $5.30 $10.29 $20.58

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Round Lake and Bolingbrook. The current time is 19:20:37.

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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.