Trip from Bolingbrook, IL to Loves Park, IL

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 49m

Distance

88.3 mi

142 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

1h 41m ★

6 AM

1h 49m

8 AM

2h 6m

10 AM

1h 55m

12 PM

1h 53m

3 PM

1h 56m

5 PM

2h 5m

8 PM

1h 45m

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

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Loves Park, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bolingbrook, IL to Loves Park, IL covers 88.3 miles and takes about 1h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, Veterans Memorial Tollway, East Riverside Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54 miles on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.80 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

44.1 miles from Bolingbrook, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 1h 49m drive with frequent turns across 88.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 54 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 13 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 88.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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

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.

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.

25.5 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 1B Toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Ro...

28.1 mi into trip | ~40m in

Turn left toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway	54 mi	57m
Veterans Memorial Tollway	14.7 mi	18m
East Riverside Boulevard	4.9 mi	8m
I 290	4.6 mi	5m
North Bolingbrook Drive	4.4 mi	8m
North Meacham Road	1.4 mi	2m
Hobson Road	1.2 mi	1m
East Higgins Road	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Jane Addams Memorial Tollway — 54 mi, about 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook, IL and Loves Park, IL.

Start on IL 53

43 ft · 6 sec · North Bolingbrook Drive

Continue on IL 53

4.4 mi · 7 min · North Bolingbrook Drive

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Hobson Road

1.2 mi · 1 min · Hobson Road

Continue on 63rd Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · 63rd Street

Turn left

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Toward I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 355

15 mi · 18 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 290

4.6 mi · 5 min · I 290

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Exit 1B Toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road Use the right lane.

Turn left onto IL 72

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Higgins Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto North Meacham Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Meacham Road

Use the left lane.

Turn left

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 90

54 mi · 57 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Toward East Riverside Boulevard

Turn left onto East Riverside Boulevard

4.9 mi · 8 min · East Riverside Boulevard

Turn right onto IL 251

0.3 mi · 35 sec · North 2nd Street

Continue on IL 251

138 ft · 8 sec · North 2nd Street

Arrive at destination

IL 251

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 44.1 miles from Bolingbrook, IL, or about 58m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 44.1 miles or 58m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 31m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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 88.3 miles and 1h 49m.

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 Jane Addams Memorial Tollway for about 54 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 44.1 mi from Bolingbrook, IL · 58m into the drive

village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Schaumburg, IL

44 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

Rockford, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Elgin, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.1 miles from Bolingbrook, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Loves Park, IL

The final approach into Loves Park, 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 Loves Park, 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

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 6.1

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

$13.80 one way

$27.61 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$15.16	$30.31
premium	$4.89	$16.99	$33.99
diesel	$5.61	$19.50	$38.99

Estimated Tolls: $4.81

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (54 mi) $3.78

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.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	26.5	$9.27	$4.24
Efficient EV	22.1	$7.73	$3.53
EV Truck/SUV	35.3	$12.36	$5.65

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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

Night in Bolingbrook on Tuesday

Local time

9:48 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Loves Park, IL

Night in Loves Park on Tuesday

Local time

9:48 PM

CDT

Current temp

51°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

4 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 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 Loves Park, IL covers 88.3 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, Veterans Memorial Tollway, East Riverside Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 44.1 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 $13.80 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 route from Bolingbrook, IL to Loves Park, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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