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Trip from Bolingbrook, IL to Burbank, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

30m

Distance

19.9 mi

32 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 28m ★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m

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

city in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Burbank, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bolingbrook, IL to Burbank, IL covers 19.9 miles and takes about 30m 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, Tri-State Tollway, West 95th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.2 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.11 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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

9.9 miles from Bolingbrook, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Bolingbrook, IL to Burbank, IL covers 19.9 miles and takes about 30m, 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 15 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 10.2 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 1 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 19.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.

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

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 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
11.4 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward I 294 South: Indiana

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 277B Toward I 294 South: Indiana
8
17 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward US 12 East, US 20 East: 95th Street, 76th Avenue

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. Exit 17A Toward US 12 East, US 20 East: 95th Street, 76t...
9
17.2 mi into trip | ~24m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 12, US 20 East: 95th Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 12, US 20 East: 95th Street

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Adlai Stevenson Expressway 10.2 mi 13m
Tri-State Tollway 4.2 mi 5m
West 95th Street 1.4 mi 3m
South Ridgeland Avenue 1 mi 2m
North Bolingbrook Drive 1 mi 2m
Mile-Long Bridge 0.9 mi 1m
West 87th Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Adlai Stevenson Expressway — 10.2 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook, IL and Burbank, 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

10 mi · 13 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 277B Toward I 294 South: Indiana Use the slight right lane.
5

Merge onto I 294

0.8 mi · 57 sec · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on I 294

0.9 mi · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge
7

Continue on I 294

3.4 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 17A Toward US 12 East, US 20 East: 95th Street, 76th Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Toward US 12, US 20 East: 95th Street Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Turn straight onto US 12; US 20

1.4 mi · 3 min · West 95th Street
11

Turn left onto South Ridgeland Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Ridgeland Avenue
Use the left lane.
12

Turn right

73 ft · 8 sec
13

Turn left

114 ft · 10 sec
14

Turn right onto West 87th Street

179 ft · 4 sec · West 87th Street
15

Arrive at destination

West 87th 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 9.9 miles from Bolingbrook, IL, or about 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.2 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 19.9 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 9.9 miles or 14m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 23m

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

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Bolingbrook, IL.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bolingbrook, IL

This is one driving day of about 19.9 miles and 30m.

At 19.9 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Adlai Stevenson Expressway for about 10.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 9.9 mi from Bolingbrook, IL · 14m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Berwyn, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Downers Grove, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 9.9 miles from Bolingbrook, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Burbank, IL

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Burbank, IL if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.11 one way

$6.22 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $3.42 $6.83
premium $4.89 $3.83 $7.66
diesel $5.61 $4.39 $8.79

Estimated Tolls: $0.25

Tri-state Tollway (4.2 mi) $0.25

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

$3

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6 0 $2.09 $0.96
Efficient EV 5 0 $1.74 $0.80
EV Truck/SUV 8 0 $2.79 $1.27

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 Wednesday

Local time

10:59 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Burbank, IL

Night in Burbank on Wednesday

Local time

10:59 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°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

1 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

30m 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 Burbank, IL covers 19.9 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Adlai Stevenson Expressway, Tri-State Tollway, West 95th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.9 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 $3.11 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 short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 19.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
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 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bolingbrook, IL to Burbank, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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