Origin
Little Rock, IL
Night in Little Rock on Tuesday
Local time
11:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Little Rock, IL to Bolingbrook, IL
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
49m
Distance
31 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
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6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Little Rock, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Little Rock, IL to Bolingbrook, IL covers 31 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Base Line Road, Galena Road, West Boughton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.3 miles on East Base Line Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.85 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
15.5 miles from Little Rock, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 49m drive with frequent turns across 31 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
East Base Line Road is the longest continuous segment at about 8.3 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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.1 miles in near US 30 / East Base Line Road.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 31 miles you will encounter 10 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 8.1 miles (US 30 / East Base Line Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles (US 34 / Ogden Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 miles (Hill Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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8.1 mi into trip
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~11m in
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US 30 / East Base Line Road
Turn right onto US 30 / East Base Line Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
16.4 mi into trip
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~23m in
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US 34 / Ogden Avenue
Turn left onto US 34 / Ogden Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
16.8 mi into trip
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~24m in
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Hill Avenue
Turn right onto Hill Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
19.9 mi into trip
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~29m in
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111th Street
Turn left onto 111th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
24.3 mi into trip
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~37m in
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CH 14 / Plainfield-Naperville Road
Turn left onto CH 14 / Plainfield-Naperville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Base Line Road | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Galena Road | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| West Boughton Road | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| Lincoln Highway | 3 mi | 4m |
| 111th Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Hassert Boulevard | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Bridge Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North Bolingbrook Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
East Base Line Road
— 8.3 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock, IL and Bolingbrook, IL.
1
Start on Galena Road
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Galena Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto North Bridge Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Bridge Street
3
Turn right onto US 30
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
East Base Line Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto US 34
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
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Ogden Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Hill Avenue
0.1 mi
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13 sec
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Hill Avenue
Use the right lane.
6
Turn straight onto US 30
3.0 mi
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4 min
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Lincoln Highway
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto 111th Street
2.4 mi
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4 min
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111th Street
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on CH 66
2.0 mi
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3 min
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Hassert Boulevard
9
Turn left onto CH 14
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
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Plainfield-Naperville Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto West Boughton Road
5.3 mi
·
9 min
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West Boughton Road
11
Turn right onto IL 53
0.8 mi
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1 min
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North Bolingbrook Drive
12
Arrive at destination
IL 53
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 15.5 miles from Little Rock, IL, or about 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.3 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 31 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.5 miles or 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 41m
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 Little Rock, 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 Little Rock, IL
This is one driving day of about 31 miles and 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Little Rock, 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 East Base Line Road for about 8.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.5 mi from Little Rock, IL · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.5 miles from Little Rock, 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
$4.85 one way
$9.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.97 | $11.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.84 | $13.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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 Tuesday
Local time
11:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
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16 mi in
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
2 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
49m 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 Little Rock, IL to Bolingbrook, IL covers 31 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Base Line Road, Galena Road, West Boughton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.5 miles from Little Rock, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.85 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 31 miles you will encounter 10 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 8.1 miles (US 30 / East Base Line Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles (US 34 / Ogden Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 miles (Hill Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Little Rock, IL to Bolingbrook, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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