Origin
Bolingbrook, IL
Afternoon in Bolingbrook on Saturday
Local time
3:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8m
Distance
4.5 mi
7 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodridge, IL
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The drive from Bolingbrook, IL to Woodridge, IL covers 4.5 miles and takes about 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Bolingbrook Drive, 75th Street, Woodridge Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.6 miles on North Bolingbrook Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Bolingbrook Drive | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| 75th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Woodridge Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook, IL and Woodridge, IL.
Start on IL 53
Continue on IL 53
Turn right onto 75th Street
Turn right onto Woodridge Drive
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 4.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Continue onto IL 53 / North Bolingbrook Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto 75th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Woodridge Drive
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$0.70 one way
$1.41 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $0.77 | $1.54 |
| premium | $4.89 | $0.87 | $1.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.99 | $1.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.3 | 0 | $0.47 | $0.22 |
| Efficient EV | 1.1 | 0 | $0.39 | $0.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.63 | $0.29 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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 Saturday
Local time
3:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Woodridge on Saturday
Local time
3:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
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.
4.5 mi in 8m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 53 / North Bolingbrook Drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bolingbrook, IL to Woodridge, IL is easy. At 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 53 / North Bolingbrook Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (75th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (Woodridge Drive): Navigation decision point.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 8m. Total distance: 4.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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