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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Kane County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on West State Street
7 m · 8 sec · West State Street
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Turn left onto Somonauk Street
127 m · 11 sec · Somonauk Street
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Turn right onto West Elm Street
632 ft · 17 sec · West Elm Street
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Continue on DeKalb Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · DeKalb Avenue
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Turn left onto South Peace Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · South Peace Road
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Continue on North Peace Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Peace Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 88 Toll East: Chicago
2237 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
36.3 mi · 42 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
1961 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South: Joliet
2223 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
2 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward 63rd Street, Hobson Road
1445 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto 63rd Street
550 ft · 12 sec · 63rd Street
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Continue on Hobson Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hobson Road
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Turn left
4.4 mi · 8 min
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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 Sycamore 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sugar Grove.
Plano
Naperville
Joliet Transportation Center
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sycamore and Bolingbrook. Straight-line distance: 37.62 mi (60.54 km).
#1 Sycamore
City in Illinois
| Population | 18,317 |
| Coordinates | 41.9889200, -88.6867500 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| 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: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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