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Trip from Bolingbrook, IL to Aux Sable, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

42m

Distance

29.3 mi

47 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 39m ★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Aux Sable, IL, IL

Aux Sable, IL

Rafał Nagrodzki

Trip Overview

The drive from Bolingbrook, IL to Aux Sable, IL covers 29.3 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 55, West Eames Street, South Tabler Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.4 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.58 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 29.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 42m highway drive covering 29.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and West Eames Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.4 miles on I 55.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 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 18.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and West Eames Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near I 55.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 42m 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 1.1 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.8 miles (US 6 / West Eames Street): 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.

5
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 55

Merge onto I 55

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
19.6 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward US 6: Joliet, Morris

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 248 Toward US 6: Joliet, Morris
4
19.8 mi into trip | ~24m in | US 6 / West Eames Street

Turn right onto US 6 / West Eames Street

Navigation decision point

4
27.3 mi into trip | ~37m in | South Tabler Road

Turn left onto South Tabler Road

Navigation decision point

4
29.1 mi into trip | ~41m in | Cemetery Road

At end of road, turn right onto Cemetery Road

Navigation decision point

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 Bolingbrook, IL to Aux Sable, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Morris along the way.

Morris

19.6 mi in | ~24m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 18.4 mi 21m
West Eames Street 7.5 mi 12m
South Tabler Road 1.8 mi 4m
North Bolingbrook Drive 0.9 mi 1m
Cemetery Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 18.4 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook, IL and Aux Sable, IL.

1

Start on IL 53

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Bolingbrook Drive
2

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 55 South: Bloomington
3

Merge onto I 55

18 mi · 21 min · I 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Exit 248 Toward US 6: Joliet, Morris Use the slight right lane.
5

Turn right onto US 6

7.5 mi · 12 min · West Eames Street
6

Turn left onto South Tabler Road

1.8 mi · 4 min · South Tabler Road
7

At end of road, turn right onto Cemetery Road

295 ft · 11 sec · Cemetery Road
8

Turn left

471 ft · 20 sec
9

Arrive at destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.58 one way

$9.16 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $5.03 $10.06
premium $4.89 $5.64 $11.28
diesel $5.61 $6.47 $12.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 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 8.8 0 $3.08 $1.41
Efficient EV 7.3 0 $2.56 $1.17
EV Truck/SUV 11.7 0 $4.10 $1.88

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

Bolingbrook, IL

Evening in Bolingbrook on Friday

Local time

7:18 PM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Mostly Cloudy then Widespread Fog

E 5 mph 0% chance Live 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

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 mph 0% chance Live 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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

42m 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 Bolingbrook, IL to Aux Sable, IL covers 29.3 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 55, West Eames Street, 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 14.6 miles from Bolingbrook, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.58 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 42m 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 1.1 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.8 miles (US 6 / West Eames Street): Navigation decision point.

On the drive from Bolingbrook, IL to Aux Sable, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Morris 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.

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