This 29.6-mile drive from Aux Sable to Bolingbrook, Illinois, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 43 minutes. It's designed for a single day, so no overnight stays are necessary. The route is primarily highway-focused, with an estimated fuel cost of around $5. Given its short distance and efficiency, this route is ideal for a quick commute or an easy transfer between points in the Midwest region. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 29.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Expect a highway-focused experience on this journey, with 88% of the drive taking place on major roads like I-55 and US-6. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.3 miles on I-55, offering a consistent pace. While primarily on the interstate, you'll also navigate sections of South Tabler Road, providing a brief change of pace. This route is designed for efficiency rather than scenic vistas, characterized by a steady flow of traffic and straightforward navigation.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and US 6. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Cemetery Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Cemetery Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (US 6): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Cemetery Road
Turn right onto Cemetery Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.9 mi into trip|~4m in|US 6
At end of road, turn right onto US 6
Navigation decision point
4
9.6 mi into trip|~17m in
Turn left toward I 55 North: Chicago
Navigation decision point
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
5
9.8 mi into trip|~18m in|I 55
Merge onto I 55
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
28.1 mi into trip|~39m in
Take the exit toward IL 53: Bolingbrook, Romeoville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 267
Toward IL 53: Bolingbrook, Romeoville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Aux Sable, IL to Bolingbrook, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Romeoville along the way.
Romeoville
28.1 mi in|~39m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
18.3 mi
21m
US 6
7.6 mi
12m
South Tabler Road
1.8 mi
4m
South Bolingbrook Drive
1.1 mi
2m
North Bolingbrook Drive
0.1 mi
<1m
Cemetery Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 18.3 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aux Sable, IL and Bolingbrook, IL.
1
Start on this road
471 ft·21 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Cemetery Road
295 ft·13 sec·Cemetery Road
3
Turn left onto South Tabler Road
1.8 mi·4 min·South Tabler Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 6
7.6 mi·12 min·US 6
5
Turn left
0.2 mi·33 sec
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
6
Merge onto I 55
18 mi·21 min·I 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 267Toward IL 53: Bolingbrook, RomeovilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto IL 53
1.1 mi·2 min·South Bolingbrook Drive
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on IL 53
0.1 mi·24 sec·North Bolingbrook Drive
10
Arrive at destination
IL 53
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.63 one way
$9.26 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg10 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$5.08
$10.16
premium
$4.89
$5.70
$11.39
diesel
$5.61
$6.54
$13.07
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging
· 0 stops
· 70% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
8.9
0
$3.11
$1.42
Efficient EV
7.4
0
$2.59
$1.18
EV Truck/SUV
11.8
0
$4.14
$1.89
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Aux Sable, IL
Evening
in Aux Sable on Friday
Local time
7:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
ESE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 10:12PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 10:12PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Destination
Bolingbrook, IL
Evening
in Bolingbrook on Friday
Local time
7:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Mostly Cloudy then Widespread Fog
E 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 10:12PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 10:12PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Aux Sable, IL to Bolingbrook, IL covers 29.6 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, US 6, South Tabler Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.8 miles from Aux Sable, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.63 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Cemetery Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (US 6): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Aux Sable, IL to Bolingbrook, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Romeoville along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
