Origin
Glendale Heights, IL
Evening in Glendale Heights on Sunday
Local time
7:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glendale Heights, IL to Bolingbrook, IL
Drive Time
29m
Distance
18.4 mi
30 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
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6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glendale Heights, IL
Choco Kitty
Trip Overview
Spanning just 18.4 miles between Glendale Heights and Bolingbrook, this quick Illinois trip is a straightforward journey that takes roughly 29 minutes to complete. Because of the short distance, you can easily tackle this drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Veterans Memorial Tollway, IL 53, and North Avenue to reach your destination. Budgeting about $3 for fuel makes this a very economical commute within the Midwest. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that serves as a direct link between these two suburban locations.
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
9.2 miles from Glendale Heights, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that balances short bursts of highway speed with the stop-and-go nature of suburban roads. While only 24% of your journey is spent on major highways, you will experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 9.8 miles while traveling on the Veterans Memorial Tollway. The transition between fast-paced tollway segments and local surface streets requires you to stay alert behind the wheel. You won't face a monotonous interstate grind here; instead, the route keeps you engaged as it winds through the local landscape.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.8 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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Winthrop Avenue.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.4 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (Winthrop Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Glen Ellyn Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Winthrop Avenue
Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Glen Ellyn Road
At end of road, turn right onto Glen Ellyn Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.2 mi into trip
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~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
5
2.8 mi into trip
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~6m in
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I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge onto I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
12.5 mi into trip
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~18m in
Take the exit toward 63rd Street, Hobson Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17
Toward 63rd Street, Hobson Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 9.8 mi | 12m |
| IL 53 | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| North Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Hobson Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Glen Ellyn Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Winthrop Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 63rd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Highland Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Tollway
— 9.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale Heights, IL and Bolingbrook, IL.
1
Start on Highland Avenue
83 ft
·
10 sec
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Highland Avenue
2
Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Winthrop Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto Glen Ellyn Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Glen Ellyn Road
4
Turn left onto IL 64
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
this road
Toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
7
Merge onto I 355
9.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 17
Toward 63rd Street, Hobson Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto 63rd Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
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63rd Street
10
Continue on Hobson Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hobson Road
Use the none lane.
11
Turn left onto IL 53
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
IL 53
Use the left / none lanes.
12
Arrive at destination
IL 53
Trip Plan
Since this trip is only 29 minutes long, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns. You won't need to worry about scheduling rest stops, as you will arrive at your destination in under half an hour. With a $3 fuel estimate, fill up your tank before you leave to avoid mid-trip errands. To make the most of this drive, keep a close eye on your navigation when transitioning off the Veterans Memorial Tollway onto the local road network. Embracing the short duration allows you to focus on the efficiency of the route rather than complex travel logistics.
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 9.2 miles from Glendale Heights, IL, or about 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.8 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 18.4 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.2 miles or 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 24m
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 Glendale Heights, 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 Glendale Heights, IL
This is one driving day of about 18.4 miles and 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Glendale Heights, 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 Veterans Memorial Tollway for about 9.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.2 mi from Glendale Heights, IL · 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 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 18.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.2 miles from Glendale Heights, 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
$2.79 one way
$5.59 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $3.08 | $6.16 |
| premium | $4.80 | $3.47 | $6.95 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.68
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(9.8 mi)
$0.68
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
$3
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
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
Bolingbrook, IL
Evening in Bolingbrook on Sunday
Local time
7:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°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
7 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
29m 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 Glendale Heights, IL to Bolingbrook, IL covers 18.4 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Tollway, IL 53, North Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.2 miles from Glendale Heights, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.79 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.4 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Winthrop Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Glen Ellyn Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Glendale Heights, IL to Bolingbrook, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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