Origin
Bolingbrook, IL
Evening in Bolingbrook on Thursday
Local time
8:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bolingbrook, IL to Libertyville, IL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
46.6 mi
75 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Libertyville, IL
Choco Kitty
Trip Overview
The drive from Bolingbrook, IL to Libertyville, IL covers 46.6 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Memorial Tollway, IL 53, I 290 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 46.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Bolingbrook, IL to Libertyville, IL covers 46.6 miles and takes about 1h 9m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 14.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 5.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.6 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.8 miles (I 290): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
5.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Turn left toward I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs
5
6.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge onto I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
20.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 290
Merge onto I 290
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
26.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
IL 53
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 53
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
33.3 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
IL 53
Take the exit onto IL 53 toward IL 53, IL 68: Dundee Road
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.
Toward IL 53, IL 68: Dundee Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 14.7 mi | 18m |
| IL 53 | 7.2 mi | 9m |
| I 290 | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| North Bolingbrook Drive | 4.4 mi | 8m |
| South Butterfield Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| North Arlington Heights Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| State Highway 83 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Hobson Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Tollway
— 14.7 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook, IL and Libertyville, IL.
1
Start on IL 53
43 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Bolingbrook Drive
2
Continue on IL 53
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
North Bolingbrook Drive
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Hobson Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hobson Road
4
Continue on 63rd Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
63rd Street
5
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 355
15 mi
·
18 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 290
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
I 290
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 53
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
IL 53
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto IL 53
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
IL 53
Toward IL 53, IL 68: Dundee Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto IL 68
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Dundee Road
11
Turn left onto North Arlington Heights Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
North Arlington Heights Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto IL 83
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
McHenry Road
13
Continue on IL 83
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 83
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on IL 83
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Mundelein Road
15
Continue on IL 83
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
IL RT 83
16
Continue on IL 83
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
IL Rt 83
17
Continue on IL 83
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Mundelein Road
18
Continue on US 45
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Lake Street
19
Turn straight
232 ft
·
10 sec
Use the right lane.
20
Turn straight onto IL 60
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Townline Road
21
Turn left onto South Butterfield Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Butterfield Road
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto IL 176
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Park Avenue
23
Turn left
43 ft
·
3 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.3 mi from Bolingbrook, IL · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.3 miles from Bolingbrook, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Libertyville, IL
The final approach into Libertyville, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.29 one way
$14.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.00 | $16.00 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.97 | $17.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.03
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(14.7 mi)
$1.03
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.24 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.08 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Libertyville, IL
Evening in Libertyville on Thursday
Local time
8:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°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
2 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
1h 9m 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 Libertyville, IL covers 46.6 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Tollway, IL 53, I 290. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.3 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 $7.29 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.6 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.8 miles (I 290): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bolingbrook, IL to Libertyville, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
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