Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
23m
Distance
13.6 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hinsdale, IL
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The drive from Bolingbrook, IL to Hinsdale, IL covers 13.6 miles and takes about 23m 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, Kingery Highway, North Bolingbrook Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.9 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 13.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
The drive from Bolingbrook, IL to Hinsdale, IL covers 13.6 miles and takes about 23m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 13.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left toward I 55 North: Chicago
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward IL 83: Kingery Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward IL 83 North: Kingery Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward IL 83 North: Kingery Road North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward 55th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| Kingery Highway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| North Bolingbrook Drive | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Madison Street | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| 55th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Hinsdale Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook, IL and Hinsdale, IL.
Start on IL 53
Turn left
Merge onto I 55
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on IL 83
Take the exit
At end of road, turn straight onto 55th Street
Turn left onto South Madison Street
At end of road, turn left onto West Hinsdale Avenue
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$2.13 one way
$4.25 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.62 | $5.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Bolingbrook on Thursday
Local time
12:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Hinsdale on Thursday
Local time
12:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°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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