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Trip from Hickory Hills, IL to Bolingbrook, IL

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

29m

Distance

17.5 mi

28 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 27m ★
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.

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Hickory Hills, IL

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Trip Overview

This short, 17.5-mile drive from Hickory Hills, IL, to Bolingbrook, IL, is easily manageable as a day trip, taking only about 29 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via the Adlai Stevenson Expressway and La Grange Road, with a portion on West 87th Street. With a projected fuel cost of around $3, this trip focuses on efficient travel. The route is predominantly highway-focused, making it a straightforward journey through the Midwest. Given its brevity, you won't need an overnight stay, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.

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

8.8 miles from Hickory Hills, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience for about 63% of this route. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 11 miles on the Adlai Stevenson Expressway, offering a chance to maintain a steady pace. The journey involves main roads like La Grange Road and West 87th Street, which may offer a slight change of pace from the expressway. Overall, the drive is designed for efficiency rather than scenic exploration, providing a practical connection between your starting and ending points.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 11 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Adlai Stevenson Expressway and La Grange Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near West 87th Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.5 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: at 0.5 miles (West 87th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (US 12; US 20; US 45 / La Grange Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

7
0.5 mi into trip | ~2m in | West 87th Street

At end of road, turn left onto West 87th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
1.9 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 12; US 20; US 45 / La Grange Road

Turn right onto US 12; US 20; US 45 / La Grange Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
4.6 mi into trip | ~9m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 55 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 55 South
5
5 mi into trip | ~10m in | I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge onto I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
16 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit toward IL 53: Bolingbrook

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 267 Toward IL 53: Bolingbrook

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Adlai Stevenson Expressway 11 mi 15m
La Grange Road 2.4 mi 3m
West 87th Street 1.4 mi 3m
South Bolingbrook Drive 1 mi 2m
83rd Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
North Bolingbrook Drive 0.1 mi <1m
91st Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Adlai Stevenson Expressway — 11 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hickory Hills, IL and Bolingbrook, IL.

1

Start on 91st Street

101 ft · 6 sec · 91st Street
2

Turn right onto 83rd Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · 83rd Avenue
3

At end of road, turn left onto West 87th Street

1.4 mi · 3 min · West 87th Street
Use the left lane.
4

Turn right onto US 12; US 20; US 45

2.4 mi · 3 min · La Grange Road
Use the right lane.
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 55 South
7

Merge onto I 55

11 mi · 15 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Exit 267 Toward IL 53: Bolingbrook Use the slight right lane.
9

Turn right onto IL 53

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Bolingbrook Drive
Use the slight right lane.
10

Continue on IL 53

0.1 mi · 24 sec · North Bolingbrook Drive
11

Arrive at destination

IL 53

Trip Plan

Since this drive is only 17.5 miles and takes approximately 29 minutes, there's no need to rush or plan for extensive stops. Aim to depart when traffic is lightest, likely mid-morning or early afternoon, to maximize your 29-minute travel window. The fuel cost is minimal at an estimated $3, so you likely won't need to worry about refueling mid-trip. A practical tip for this route: keep an eye on signs for La Grange Road, as it’s a key artery that can be busy, and be prepared for potential changes in speed limits as you transition between the expressway and local roads.

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 8.8 miles from Hickory Hills, IL, or about 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11 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 17.5 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 8.8 miles or 15m 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 Hickory Hills, 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 Hickory Hills, IL

This is one driving day of about 17.5 miles and 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hickory Hills, 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 Adlai Stevenson Expressway for about 11 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 8.8 mi from Hickory Hills, IL · 15m into the drive

Downtown Orland Park, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Orland Park, IL

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

Naperville, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Orland Park, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 8.8 miles from Hickory Hills, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

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...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free
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

$2.74 one way

$5.47 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $3.00 $6.01
premium $4.89 $3.37 $6.74
diesel $5.61 $3.86 $7.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 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 $1.84 $0.84
Efficient EV 4.4 0 $1.53 $0.70
EV Truck/SUV 7 0 $2.45 $1.12

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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Hickory Hills, IL

Late night in Hickory Hills on Wednesday

Local time

12:33 AM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bolingbrook, IL

Late night in Bolingbrook on Wednesday

Local time

12:33 AM

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

6 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 Hickory Hills, IL to Bolingbrook, IL covers 17.5 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Adlai Stevenson Expressway, La Grange Road, West 87th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.8 miles from Hickory Hills, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.74 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 17.5 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: at 0.5 miles (West 87th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (US 12; US 20; US 45 / La Grange Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Hickory Hills, IL to Bolingbrook, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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