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Trip from Lombard, IL to Bolingbrook, IL

Drive Time

27m

Distance

16.2 mi

26 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

30 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 25m ★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Lombard, IL, IL

Lombard, IL

Rino Adamo

Trip Overview

If you are looking for a straightforward commute between Lombard and Bolingbrook, this 16.2-mile journey is a quick, efficient option. You can comfortably complete the drive in about 27 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Navigating through the Midwest, your path primarily utilizes the Veterans Memorial Tollway, IL 53, and West Roosevelt Road. Budgeting roughly $2 for fuel will cover your transit costs easily. Because the distance is so short, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule, allowing you to head out whenever it best suits your plans.

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

8.1 miles from Lombard, 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 highway bursts with navigating surface streets. Only 27% of your travel occurs on the highway, so be prepared for frequent transitions as you move between roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is 6.7 miles along the Veterans Memorial Tollway, which provides a brief reprieve from the stop-and-go nature of the local sections. The route's personality is functional rather than scenic, focusing on getting you from point A to point B through suburban Illinois corridors. Stay alert, as the mix of tollway speeds and local road turns keeps the driving experience varied.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 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 6.7 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 around 0.9 miles in near South Main Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.2 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 0.9 miles (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (IL 38 / West Roosevelt Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

6
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | South Main Street

Turn left onto South Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.
6
1.9 mi into trip | ~4m in | IL 38 / West Roosevelt Road

Turn right onto IL 38 / West Roosevelt Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.
7
3.2 mi into trip | ~7m in

Turn left toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
5
3.6 mi into trip | ~8m 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 none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
10.3 mi into trip | ~16m 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 6.7 mi 8m
IL 53 4.4 mi 7m
West Roosevelt Road 1.3 mi 2m
Hobson Road 1.2 mi 1m
South Main Street 1 mi 1m
East Madison Street 0.5 mi 1m
South Grace Street 0.3 mi 1m
63rd Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Tollway — 6.7 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Grace Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · South Grace Street
2

Turn right onto East Madison Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Madison Street
3

Turn left onto South Main Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
Use the none lane.
4

Turn right onto IL 38

1.3 mi · 2 min · West Roosevelt Road
Use the none lane.
5

Turn left

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet Use the left lane.
6

Merge onto I 355

6.7 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 17 Toward 63rd Street, Hobson Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Turn right onto 63rd Street

0.1 mi · 12 sec · 63rd Street
9

Continue on Hobson Road

1.2 mi · 1 min · Hobson Road
Use the none lane.
10

Turn left onto IL 53

4.4 mi · 7 min · IL 53
Use the left / none lanes.
11

Arrive at destination

IL 53

Trip Plan

Since this is a quick 27-minute trip, there is no need to plan for intermediate stops or rest breaks. You have the freedom to depart at your convenience, though it is always wise to check real-time traffic on the Veterans Memorial Tollway before you pull out of your driveway. With fuel costs sitting at just $2, you can easily top off your tank before you leave Lombard without worrying about finding stations along the way. Keep your focus on the multiple turns required by the local road segments to ensure a smooth transition into Bolingbrook. The primary advantage here is the brevity of the trip, so enjoy the flexibility of a short, manageable drive.

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 8.1 miles from Lombard, IL, or about 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.7 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 16.2 miles or 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 8.1 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 23m

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 Lombard, 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 Lombard, IL

This is one driving day of about 16.2 miles and 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lombard, 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 6.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 8.1 mi from Lombard, IL · 14m into the drive

Downtown Wheaton, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wheaton, IL

8 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 16.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wheaton, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 8.1 miles from Lombard, 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...

23 mi from route ~58 min detour Free near mile 6.7
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

$2.46 one way

$4.92 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $2.71 $5.43
premium $4.80 $3.06 $6.12
diesel $5.64 $3.60 $7.20

Estimated Tolls: $0.47

Veterans Memorial Tollway (6.7 mi) $0.47

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

$2

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

30 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Villa Park, IL

Tesla

16 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Lombard, IL

Tesla

16 DCFC

Mainstreet Square - Tesla Supercharger

Downers Grove, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Brookhaven Plaza

Darien, IL

Blink Network

12 DCFC

Woodridge Festival Shopping Mall

Woodridge, IL

eVgo Network

10 DCFC

The Oaks of Oak Brook - Tesla Supercharger

Oak Brook, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Citgo Elmhurst

Elmhurst, IL

NAYAX_ENERGY

4 DCFC

Comfort Suites Lombard - Addison

Lombard, IL

UNIVERSAL

4 DCFC

Blink Network: 6 SHELL_RECHARGE: 5 Tesla: 4 eVgo Network: 3 ChargePoint Network: 2 Electrify America: 2 Non-Networked: 2 NAYAX_ENERGY: 1 UNIVERSAL: 1 BP_PULSE: 1 NOODOE: 1 IN_CHARGE: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.9 0 $1.70 $0.78
Efficient EV 4.1 0 $1.42 $0.65
EV Truck/SUV 6.5 0 $2.27 $1.04

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 19 minutes ago

Origin

Lombard, IL

Evening in Lombard on Sunday

Local time

8:12 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 15 to 20 mph 96% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 1:25PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 12:16PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Destination

Bolingbrook, IL

Evening in Bolingbrook on Sunday

Local time

8:12 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 15 to 20 mph 96% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 1:25PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 12:16PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

27m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lombard, IL to Bolingbrook, IL covers 16.2 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Tollway, IL 53, West Roosevelt Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.1 miles from Lombard, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.46 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 16.2 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 0.9 miles (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (IL 38 / West Roosevelt Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lombard, IL to Bolingbrook, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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