Origin
Crestwood, IL
Late night in Crestwood on Thursday
Local time
12:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crestwood, IL to Bolingbrook, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 12m
Distance
322.3 mi
519 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 0m
★
6 AM
6h 13m
8 AM
6h 38m
10 AM
6h 21m
12 PM
6h 19m
3 PM
6h 23m
5 PM
6h 37m
8 PM
6h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crestwood, IL
Choco Kitty
Trip Overview
The drive from Crestwood, IL to Bolingbrook, IL covers 322.3 miles and takes about 6h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ridgeway, McKinney Chapel Road, Power Plant Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
161.2 miles from Crestwood, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 12m drive with frequent turns across 322.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ridgeway 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 12m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Crestwood, IL to Bolingbrook, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway | — | — |
| McKinney Chapel Road | — | — |
| Power Plant Road | — | — |
| Lake Egypt Road | — | — |
| Ken Gray Expressway | — | — |
| I 57 North | — | — |
| Bourbonnais Parkway | — | — |
| West Steger Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Ridgeway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crestwood, IL and Bolingbrook, IL.
1
Start on Pinewood Drive
384 ft
·
19 sec
·
Pinewood Drive
2
Turn right onto Ridgeway
282 ft
·
18 sec
·
Ridgeway
3
Turn left onto McKinney Chapel Road
256 ft
·
11 sec
·
McKinney Chapel Road
4
Continue on McKinney Chapel Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
McKinney Chapel Road
5
Turn right onto Power Plant Road
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Power Plant Road
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Egypt Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Egypt Road
7
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
8
At the end of the road, turn right
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
9
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
10
Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway
50 mi
·
54 min
·
Ken Gray Expressway
11
Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
67 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
Ken Gray Expressway
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
155 mi
·
2 hr 45 min
·
I 57 North: Chicago
13
Take the exit slight right toward Bourbonnais Parkway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Bourbonnais Parkway
14
Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bourbonnais Parkway
15
Turn right
18 mi
·
25 min
16
Turn left onto West Steger Road
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Steger Road
17
Turn right onto Wolf Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Wolf Road
18
Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Lincoln Highway
19
Continue on East Maple Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Maple Street
20
Continue on West Lincoln Highway
443 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Lincoln Highway
21
Turn right onto North Cedar Road
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
North Cedar Road
22
Turn left onto Maple Road
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Maple Road
23
Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
24
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
25
Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 55 South: Saint Louis
26
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 55 South: Saint Louis
27
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
28
Take the exit slight right toward IL 53: Bolingbrook
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
IL 53: Bolingbrook
29
Turn right onto South Bolingbrook Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Bolingbrook Drive
30
Continue on North Bolingbrook Drive
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Bolingbrook Drive
31
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 161.2 miles from Crestwood, IL, or about 3h 6m 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 71 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 161.2 miles or 3h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bolingbrook, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Crestwood, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Crestwood, IL
This is one driving day of about 322.3 miles and 6h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 miles from Crestwood, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 161.2 mi from Crestwood, IL · 3h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
161 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 71 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 161.2 miles from Crestwood, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bolingbrook, IL
The final approach into Bolingbrook, 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 Bolingbrook, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.39 one way
$100.78 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
113 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $55.32 | $110.65 |
| premium | $4.89 | $62.02 | $124.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $71.16 | $142.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 112.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 96.7 | 1 | $33.84 | $15.47 |
| Efficient EV | 80.6 | 0 | $28.20 | $12.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 128.9 | 1 | $45.12 | $20.63 |
Gas CO2
113 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Bolingbrook, IL
Late night in Bolingbrook on Thursday
Local time
12:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
8 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
6h 12m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Crestwood, IL to Bolingbrook, IL covers 322.3 miles and takes about 6h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ridgeway, McKinney Chapel Road, Power Plant Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 161.2 miles from Crestwood, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.39 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 12m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Crestwood, IL to Bolingbrook, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Crestwood, IL to Bolingbrook, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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