Origin
Homer Glen, IL
Afternoon in Homer Glen on Thursday
Local time
1:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Homer Glen, IL to Bolingbrook, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
22m
Distance
15.1 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Homer Glen, IL
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Trip Overview
This quick 15.1-mile drive from Homer Glen, IL to Bolingbrook, IL will only take you about 22 minutes, making it an ideal local excursion. Designed as a single-day trip, you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $2, reflecting the short distance. You'll primarily navigate via Veterans Memorial Tollway and West 159th Street, with a small portion on the Adlai Stevenson Expressway. This route offers a straightforward, turn-heavy local experience within the Midwest region, perfect for a brief getaway.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 15.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 15.1-mile journey. With only a 9% highway share, you'll spend most of your time on surface streets and connecting roads like West 159th Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 7.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Tollway, offering a brief period of continuous travel before you encounter more local intersections. This route feels like a series of connected neighborhood roads rather than a long-haul highway experience.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 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 7.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 7 decision points packed into just 15.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
5
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge onto I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
11.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 12B
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
7
12.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
7
13.6 mi into trip
|
~19m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 7.1 mi | 7m |
| West 159th Street | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| South Bolingbrook Drive | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Bolingbrook Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Tollway
— 7.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homer Glen, IL and Bolingbrook, IL.
1
Start on IL 7
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West 159th Street
2
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
Use the right lane.
3
Merge onto I 355
7.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 12B
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Use the right lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 55
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 267
Toward IL 53: Bolingbrook
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto IL 53
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Bolingbrook Drive
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on IL 53
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Bolingbrook Drive
10
Arrive at destination
IL 53
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.36 one way
$4.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.59 | $5.18 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.91 | $5.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.50
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(7.1 mi)
$0.50
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$1
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Afternoon in Bolingbrook on Thursday
Local time
1:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
16 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
22m 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 Homer Glen, IL to Bolingbrook, IL covers 15.1 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Tollway, West 159th Street, Adlai Stevenson Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.6 miles from Homer Glen, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.36 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 is a short but busy drive. With 7 decision points packed into just 15.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Homer Glen, IL to Bolingbrook, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
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