Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
32m
Distance
18.2 mi
29 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aurora, IL
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The drive from Aurora, IL to Bolingbrook, IL covers 18.2 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 75th Street, East New York Street, IL 53 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.4 miles on 75th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 18.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (26%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Expect a 32m drive with frequent turns across 18.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near IL 25 / North Broadway.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (IL 25 / North Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (East New York Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (IL 59 / Illinois Route 59): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto IL 25 / North Broadway
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto East New York Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto IL 59 / Illinois Route 59
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto 75th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto IL 53
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 75th Street | 7.4 mi | 12m |
| East New York Street | 5.6 mi | 10m |
| IL 53 | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Illinois Route 59 | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Galena Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Broadway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Bolingbrook Drive | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora, IL and Bolingbrook, IL.
Start on West Galena Boulevard
Turn left onto IL 25
Turn right onto East New York Street
Turn right onto IL 59
Turn left onto 75th Street
Turn right onto IL 53
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$2.85 one way
$5.69 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.12 | $6.25 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Aurora on Thursday
Local time
2:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Destination
Afternoon in Bolingbrook on Thursday
Local time
2:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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