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Trip from Bolingbrook, IL to Round Lake Beach, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 19m

Distance

57.1 mi

92 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 13m ★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m

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

Downtown Round Lake Beach, IL, IL

Round Lake Beach, IL

Ryan Latimer

Trip Overview

The drive from Bolingbrook, IL to Round Lake Beach, IL covers 57.1 miles and takes about 1h 19m 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, Hobson Road, 63rd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.93 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

28.6 miles from Bolingbrook, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 19m drive with frequent turns across 57.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Bolingbrook Drive 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 Round Lake Beach, IL is easy. At 1h 19m 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 Round Lake Beach, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Bolingbrook Drive
Hobson Road
63rd Street
I 355
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Lake Cook Road
North Rand Road
West Belvidere Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: North Bolingbrook Drive — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook, IL and Round Lake Beach, IL.

1

Start on North Bolingbrook Drive

43 ft · 6 sec · North Bolingbrook Drive
2

Continue on North Bolingbrook Drive

4.4 mi · 7 min · North Bolingbrook Drive
3

Turn right onto Hobson Road

1.2 mi · 1 min · Hobson Road
4

Continue on 63rd Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · 63rd Street
5

Turn left onto I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs

0.4 mi · 53 sec · I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs
6

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

15 mi · 18 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
7

Merge slight left

5.6 mi · 6 min
8

Keep slight left

8.9 mi · 11 min
9

Continue on Lake Cook Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lake Cook Road
10

Continue on North Rand Road

14 mi · 18 min · North Rand Road
11

Continue straight

0.6 mi · 48 sec
12

Turn right onto West Belvidere Road

3.6 mi · 5 min · West Belvidere Road
13

Turn left onto South Cedar Lake Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Cedar Lake Road
14

Continue on North Cedar Lake Road

495 ft · 10 sec · North Cedar Lake Road
15

Turn slight right onto Nippersink Avenue

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Nippersink Avenue
16

Turn left onto North Cedar Lake Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Cedar Lake Road
17

Turn left

141 ft · 10 sec
18

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 28.6 miles from Bolingbrook, IL, or about 39m 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 13 miles or 18m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 28.6 miles or 39m 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 7m

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bolingbrook, IL

This is one driving day of about 57.1 miles and 1h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Bolingbrook, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 28.6 mi from Bolingbrook, IL · 39m into the drive

village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palatine, IL

29 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

Downers Grove, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palatine, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.6 miles from Bolingbrook, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Round Lake Beach, IL

The final approach into Round Lake Beach, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.93 one way

$17.85 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $9.80 $19.60
premium $4.89 $10.99 $21.98
diesel $5.61 $12.61 $25.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.1 0 $6.00 $2.74
Efficient EV 14.3 0 $5.00 $2.28
EV Truck/SUV 22.8 0 $7.99 $3.65

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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

11:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Round Lake Beach, IL

Night in Round Lake Beach on Wednesday

Local time

11:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

48°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

20 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

1h 19m 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 Round Lake Beach, IL covers 57.1 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Bolingbrook Drive, Hobson Road, 63rd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.6 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 $8.93 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 Round Lake Beach, IL is easy. At 1h 19m 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 Round Lake Beach, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bolingbrook, IL to Round Lake Beach, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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