Origin
Montgomery, IL
Evening in Montgomery on Sunday
Local time
8:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montgomery, IL to Bolingbrook, IL
Drive Time
32m
Distance
18.8 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
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6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montgomery, IL
Mike Tyurin
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Montgomery to Bolingbrook, you are looking at a short 18.8-mile drive. Expect to spend about 32 minutes behind the wheel for this journey within the Illinois Midwest. Given the brief duration, this is a straightforward day trip that requires no overnight stops or extensive planning. You can easily complete the entire route with a modest fuel budget of approximately $3. Since both towns are located in Illinois, you will remain within the same region for the duration of your travel. It is a practical, no-fuss commute that fits perfectly into a single afternoon.
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
9.4 miles from Montgomery, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise on this route. You will navigate a mix of thoroughfares, including US 30, the Lincoln Highway, and West Boughton Road. Highway driving accounts for only 19% of the total distance, meaning you will spend most of your time managing local traffic patterns. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is a 5.3-mile segment on West Boughton Road, which offers the most consistent driving experience. Because the road conditions shift frequently between local streets and highway segments, stay alert for changing speed limits and intersection turns.
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.
West Boughton Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.3 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 0.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.8 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 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (Hill Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles (111th Street): 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.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
4.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Hill Avenue
Turn right onto Hill Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
7.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
111th Street
Turn left onto 111th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
12.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
CH 14 / Plainfield-Naperville Road
Turn left onto CH 14 / Plainfield-Naperville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
18 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
IL 53 / North Bolingbrook Drive
Turn right onto IL 53 / North Bolingbrook Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Boughton Road | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| US 30 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Lincoln Highway | 3 mi | 4m |
| 111th Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Hassert Boulevard | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Bolingbrook Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Lake Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Plainfield-Naperville Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Boughton Road
— 5.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery, IL and Bolingbrook, IL.
1
Start on IL 31
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
South Lake Street
Use the none lane.
2
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
Use the right lane.
3
Turn right onto US 30
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
US 30
Use the none lane.
4
Turn left onto US 34
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Ogden Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Hill Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Hill Avenue
Use the right lane.
6
Turn straight onto US 30
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Lincoln Highway
Use the none lane.
7
Turn left onto 111th Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
111th Street
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on CH 66
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hassert Boulevard
Use the none lane.
9
Turn left onto CH 14
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Plainfield-Naperville Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto West Boughton Road
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
West Boughton Road
Use the none lane.
11
Turn right onto IL 53
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Bolingbrook Drive
Use the none lane.
12
Arrive at destination
IL 53
Trip Plan
Since this is a short 32-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to worry about planning formal rest breaks, as the route is direct and requires zero scheduled stops. However, keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the drive means you should pay close attention to your GPS to avoid missing exits on the Lincoln Highway or US 30. With a fuel cost of just $3, it is an economical route to travel whenever your schedule allows. Try to time your departure outside of peak local rush hours to ensure your 18.8-mile drive remains as efficient as possible.
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 9.4 miles from Montgomery, IL, or about 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.3 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 18.8 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.4 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 27m
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 Montgomery, 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 Montgomery, IL
This is one driving day of about 18.8 miles and 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Montgomery, 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 West Boughton Road for about 5.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.4 mi from Montgomery, IL · 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 18.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.4 miles from Montgomery, 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
$2.86 one way
$5.71 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $3.15 | $6.30 |
| premium | $4.80 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.18 | $8.35 |
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: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Evening in Bolingbrook on Sunday
Local time
8:05 PM
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
1 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
32m 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 Montgomery, IL to Bolingbrook, IL covers 18.8 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Boughton Road, US 30, Lincoln Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.4 miles from Montgomery, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.86 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 18.8 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 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (Hill Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles (111th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Montgomery, IL to Bolingbrook, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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