How far is Sycamore, IL from Bolingbrook, IL?

The driving distance from Sycamore, IL to Bolingbrook, IL is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
52.77 mi
01h 10m
Flight
37.62 mi
60.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.62 mi
Kilometers
60.54 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.77 mi
Kilometers
84.93 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bolingbrook
Wed, Apr 22, 7:11 PM CDT
Return by in Sycamore
Wed, Apr 22, 8:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sycamore
2026-04-22T18:01
Arrive Bolingbrook
Wed, Apr 22, 7:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sycamore
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
Sugar Grove
IL

City in Kane County, Illinois, United States of America

From Sycamore
26.3 mi
00h 35m
To Bolingbrook
26.4 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
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 Sycamore and Bolingbrook.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sycamore and Bolingbrook.

  1. 1

    Start on West State Street

    7 m · 8 sec · West State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Somonauk Street

    127 m · 11 sec · Somonauk Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Elm Street

    632 ft · 17 sec · West Elm Street

  4. 4

    Continue on DeKalb Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · DeKalb Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Peace Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · South Peace Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Peace Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Peace Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 88 Toll East: Chicago

    2237 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    36.3 mi · 42 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet

    1961 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South: Joliet

    2223 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    2 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  12. 12

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

    1445 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 63rd Street

    550 ft · 12 sec · 63rd Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Hobson Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hobson Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    4.4 mi · 8 min

  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 Sycamore 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
36.3 mi · 69%
South Peace Road
4.36 mi · 8%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
1.98 mi · 4%
North Peace Road
1.67 mi · 3%
Hobson Road
1.15 mi · 2%
DeKalb Avenue
1.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

36.3 mi · 00h 42m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
37.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sugar Grove
00h 35m from Sycamore
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sycamore and Sunny near Bolingbrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sycamore to Bolingbrook?

The road trip is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Sugar Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Sycamore and 26.4 miles from Bolingbrook.

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

The direct path is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.01 one way or $14.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sycamore and Sunny near Bolingbrook.

Stop Ideas Near Sugar Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sugar Grove, 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 Sugar Grove.

RAIL

Plano

14 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Naperville

25 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

40 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

48 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sycamore and Bolingbrook. Straight-line distance: 37.62 mi (60.54 km).

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#1 Sycamore

City in Illinois

Population18,317
Coordinates41.9889200, -88.6867500
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Bolingbrook

#2 Bolingbrook

Town in Illinois

Population74,025
Coordinates41.6986400, -88.0684000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Sycamore (-88.68675, 41.98892)
End: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.05 L · about $7.01
Round trip
$14.03
3.72 gal · 14.1 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.01 $14.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.91 $15.82
Premium $4.65 $8.66 $17.31
Diesel $5.30 $9.87 $19.73

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Sycamore and Bolingbrook. The current time is 18:01:30.

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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.