Origin
Highland Park, IL
Night in Highland Park on Wednesday
Local time
9:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Highland Park, IL to Bolingbrook, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
44.9 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Highland Park, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Highland Park, IL to Bolingbrook, IL covers 44.9 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Central Avenue, Deerfield Road, I 94 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.02 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
22.4 miles from Highland Park, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 4m drive with frequent turns across 44.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Central Avenue 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 Highland Park, IL to Bolingbrook, IL is easy. At 1h 4m 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 Highland Park, IL to Bolingbrook, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Avenue | — | — |
| Deerfield Road | — | — |
| I 94 East | — | — |
| Tri-State Tollway | — | — |
| I 88 West | — | — |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway | — | — |
| I 355 South | — | — |
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Central Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland Park, IL and Bolingbrook, IL.
1
Start on Green Bay Road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Green Bay Road
2
Turn left onto Central Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
3
Continue on Deerfield Road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Deerfield Road
4
Continue on Deerfield Road
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Deerfield Road
5
Take the ramp right toward I 94 East Toll: Chicago
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 94 East Toll: Chicago
6
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
0.8 mi
·
54 sec
·
Tri-State Tollway
7
Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
20 mi
·
25 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
9
Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Tri-State Tollway
10
Continue on Tri-State Tollway
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Tri-State Tollway
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 88 West Toll: Aurora
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 88 West Toll: Aurora
12
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
13
Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 355 South: Joliet
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 355 South: Joliet
15
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
16
Take the exit slight right toward 63rd Street, Hobson Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
63rd Street, Hobson Road
17
Turn right onto 63rd Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
63rd Street
18
Continue on Hobson Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hobson Road
19
Turn left
4.4 mi
·
7 min
20
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 22.4 miles from Highland Park, IL, or about 32m 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 10 miles or 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.4 miles or 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bolingbrook, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Highland Park, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Highland Park, IL
This is one driving day of about 44.9 miles and 1h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 10 miles from Highland Park, 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 22.4 mi from Highland Park, IL · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.4 miles from Highland Park, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.02 one way
$14.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.71 | $15.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.64 | $17.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.91 | $19.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.71 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.29 | $2.87 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Night in Bolingbrook on Wednesday
Local time
9:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Elmhurst, IL
22 mi in
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
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 4m 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 Highland Park, IL to Bolingbrook, IL covers 44.9 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central Avenue, Deerfield Road, I 94 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.4 miles from Highland Park, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.02 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 Highland Park, IL to Bolingbrook, IL is easy. At 1h 4m 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 Highland Park, IL to Bolingbrook, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Highland Park, IL to Bolingbrook, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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