Origin
Bolingbrook, IL
Night in Bolingbrook on Wednesday
Local time
9:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bolingbrook, IL to Calumet, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
49m
Distance
31.6 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Calumet, IL
Claudia Solano
Trip Overview
The drive from Bolingbrook, IL to Calumet, IL covers 31.6 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55 North, Adlai Stevenson Expressway, I 294 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.94 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
15.8 miles from Bolingbrook, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 49m drive with frequent turns across 31.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 North is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bolingbrook, IL to Calumet, IL is easy. At 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bolingbrook, IL to Calumet, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 North | — | — |
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | — | — |
| I 294 South | — | — |
| Tri-State Tollway | — | — |
| Mile-Long Bridge | — | — |
| US 12 East | — | — |
| US 12 | — | — |
| West 95th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 55 North
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook, IL and Calumet, IL.
1
Start on North Bolingbrook Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Bolingbrook Drive
2
Turn left onto I 55 North: Chicago
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 55 North: Chicago
3
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
4
Take the exit slight right toward I 294 South: Indiana
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 294 South: Indiana
5
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
Tri-State Tollway
6
Continue on Mile-Long Bridge
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mile-Long Bridge
7
Continue on Tri-State Tollway
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East, US 20 East: 95th Street, 76th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 12 East, US 20 East: 95th Street, 76th Avenue
9
Keep slight right to continue on US 12, US 20 East: 95th Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 12, US 20 East: 95th Street
10
Turn straight onto West 95th Street
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West 95th Street
11
Turn left onto Southwest Highway
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Southwest Highway
12
Continue on West 93rd Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West 93rd Street
13
Turn right onto South Cicero Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Cicero Avenue
14
Turn left onto West 95th Street
9.8 mi
·
16 min
·
West 95th Street
15
Turn left onto South Commercial Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Commercial Avenue
16
Arrive at your destination
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 15.8 miles from Bolingbrook, IL, or about 24m into the drive.
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 31.6 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.8 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Calumet, 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 31.6 miles and 49m.
At 31.6 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.8 mi from Bolingbrook, IL · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.8 miles from Bolingbrook, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Calumet, IL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Calumet, 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
$4.94 one way
$9.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.42 | $10.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.08 | $12.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Calumet, IL
Night in Calumet on Wednesday
Local time
9:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°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
17 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
49m 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 Calumet, IL covers 31.6 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55 North, Adlai Stevenson Expressway, I 294 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.8 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 $4.94 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.
The drive from Bolingbrook, IL to Calumet, IL is easy. At 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bolingbrook, IL to Calumet, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bolingbrook, IL to Calumet, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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