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Trip from Bolingbrook, IL to Burr Ridge, IL

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

16m

Distance

10.8 mi

17 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 15m ★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m ★

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

Downtown Burr Ridge, IL, IL

Burr Ridge, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bolingbrook, IL to Burr Ridge, IL covers 10.8 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Adlai Stevenson Expressway, North Bolingbrook Drive, South County Line Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.8 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.69 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 10.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 16m highway drive covering 10.8 miles, with most of the trip on Adlai Stevenson Expressway and North Bolingbrook Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.8 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 8.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Adlai Stevenson Expressway and North Bolingbrook Drive. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.

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 16m drive. You will face about 4 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 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Turn left toward I 55 North: Chicago

Navigation decision point

Toward I 55 North: Chicago
5
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge onto I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
10 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward County Line Road South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 276A Toward County Line Road South
5
10.6 mi into trip | ~15m in | 77th Street

Turn right onto 77th Street

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 Burr Ridge, IL, road signs begin pointing toward County Line Road South along the way.

County Line Road South

10 mi in | ~14m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Adlai Stevenson Expressway 8.8 mi 11m
North Bolingbrook Drive 1 mi 2m
South County Line Road 0.3 mi <1m
77th Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Adlai Stevenson Expressway — 8.8 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook, IL and Burr Ridge, IL.

1

Start on IL 53

1.0 mi · 2 min · North Bolingbrook Drive
2

Turn left

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
3

Merge onto I 55

8.8 mi · 11 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 43 sec
Exit 276A Toward County Line Road South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Turn straight onto South County Line Road

0.3 mi · 33 sec · South County Line Road
6

Turn right onto 77th Street

0.1 mi · 34 sec · 77th Street
7

Arrive at destination

77th Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.69 one way

$3.38 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $1.85 $3.71
premium $4.89 $2.08 $4.16
diesel $5.61 $2.38 $4.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.2 0 $1.13 $0.52
Efficient EV 2.7 0 $0.95 $0.43
EV Truck/SUV 4.3 0 $1.51 $0.69

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Bolingbrook, IL

Night in Bolingbrook on Thursday

Local time

10:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Burr Ridge, IL

Night in Burr Ridge on Thursday

Local time

10:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

16 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

16m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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 Burr Ridge, IL covers 10.8 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Adlai Stevenson Expressway, North Bolingbrook Drive, South County Line 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 5.4 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 $1.69 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 16m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bolingbrook, IL to Burr Ridge, IL, road signs begin pointing toward County Line Road South along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.

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