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Trip from Bolingbrook, IL to South Elgin, IL

Data updated 1 hour ago

Drive Time

54m

Distance

35.7 mi

57 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 50m ★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m

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

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South Elgin, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bolingbrook, IL to South Elgin, IL covers 35.7 miles and takes about 54m 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, Lake Street, North Bolingbrook Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.58 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

17.8 miles from Bolingbrook, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 54m drive with frequent turns across 35.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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 13.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 35.7 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 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These 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.
7
19.3 mi into trip | ~27m in

Take the exit toward US 20: Lake Street

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 31 Toward US 20: Lake Street
5
19.7 mi into trip | ~28m in

Turn left

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
30.5 mi into trip | ~45m in | V44 / Naperville Road

Turn left onto V44 / Naperville Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Tollway 13.1 mi 16m
Lake Street 6.6 mi 11m
North Bolingbrook Drive 4.4 mi 8m
West Lake Street 4.1 mi 5m
West Bartlett Road 2.6 mi 4m
Naperville Road 1.3 mi 2m
Hobson Road 1.2 mi 1m
Middle Street 1.2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Tollway — 13.1 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook, IL and South Elgin, 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

13 mi · 16 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 31 Toward US 20: Lake Street Use the slight right lane.
8

Turn left

113 ft · 4 sec
Use the left lane.
9

Turn straight onto US 20

5.8 mi · 10 min · Lake Street
Use the left lane.
10

Continue on US 20

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lake Street
11

Continue on US 20

4.1 mi · 5 min · West Lake Street
12

Turn left onto V44

1.3 mi · 2 min · Naperville Road
Use the left lane.
13

Turn right onto West Bartlett Road

2.6 mi · 4 min · West Bartlett Road
Use the left lane.
14

Continue on Middle Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · Middle Street
15

At end of road, turn right onto South Gilbert Street

340 ft · 12 sec · South Gilbert Street
16

Turn left onto East State Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East State Street
17

Turn left onto South Center Street

39 ft · 1 sec · South Center Street
18

Arrive at destination

South Center Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 17.8 miles from Bolingbrook, IL, or about 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 35.7 miles or 54m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 17.8 miles or 25m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Elgin, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Bolingbrook, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bolingbrook, IL

This is one driving day of about 35.7 miles and 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bolingbrook, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Tollway for about 13.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.8 mi from Bolingbrook, IL · 25m into the drive

village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Schaumburg, IL

18 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

Elgin, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wheaton, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Bolingbrook, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in South Elgin, IL

The final approach into South Elgin, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around South Elgin, IL.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

23 mi from route ~58 min detour Free near mile 9.8
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.58 one way

$11.16 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $6.13 $12.26
premium $4.89 $6.87 $13.74
diesel $5.61 $7.88 $15.76

Estimated Tolls: $0.92

Veterans Memorial Tollway (13.1 mi) $0.92

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.7 0 $3.75 $1.71
Efficient EV 8.9 0 $3.12 $1.43
EV Truck/SUV 14.3 0 $5.00 $2.28

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (67% 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Bolingbrook, IL

Evening in Bolingbrook on Tuesday

Local time

5:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

South Elgin, IL

Evening in South Elgin on Tuesday

Local time

5:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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 cooler at arrival

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

Road read

54m 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 South Elgin, IL covers 35.7 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Tollway, Lake Street, North Bolingbrook Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.8 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 $5.58 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 35.7 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 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bolingbrook, IL to South Elgin, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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