Origin
Bolingbrook, IL
Night in Bolingbrook on Thursday
Local time
11:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bolingbrook, IL to New Lenox, IL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
26m
Distance
17.6 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Lenox, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bolingbrook, IL to New Lenox, IL covers 17.6 miles and takes about 26m 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 355 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 17.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 26m drive with frequent turns across 17.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bolingbrook, IL to New Lenox, IL is easy. At 26m 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 New Lenox, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 North | — | — |
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | — | — |
| I 355 | — | — |
| I 355 South | — | — |
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | — | — |
| US 6 | — | — |
| Maple Road | — | — |
| North Cedar Road | — | — |
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 New Lenox, 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
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
4
Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 355 Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs
5
Keep slight right to continue on I 355 South: Southwest Suburbs
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 355 South: Southwest Suburbs
6
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Southwest Highway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6: Southwest Highway
8
Turn left onto Maple Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Road
9
Turn right onto North Cedar Road
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
North Cedar Road
10
Turn left onto West Lincoln Highway
312 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Lincoln Highway
11
Turn right onto Church Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Church Street
12
Turn right
161 ft
·
12 sec
13
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.75 one way
$5.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.39 | $6.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
New Lenox, IL
Night in New Lenox on Thursday
Local time
11:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
26m 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 New Lenox, IL covers 17.6 miles and takes about 26m 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 355. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.8 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 $2.75 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 New Lenox, IL is easy. At 26m 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 New Lenox, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bolingbrook, IL to New Lenox, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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