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Trip from New Lenox, IL to Bolingbrook, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

27m

Distance

18.4 mi

30 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 25m ★
6 AM
0h 27m
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.

village in Will County, Illinois, United States

New Lenox, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from New Lenox, IL to Bolingbrook, IL covers 18.4 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Haven Avenue, North Cedar Road, Maple Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.88 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 18.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 27m drive with frequent turns across 18.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Haven 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from New Lenox, IL to Bolingbrook, IL is easy. At 27m 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 New Lenox, IL to Bolingbrook, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Haven Avenue
North Cedar Road
Maple Road
I 355
Veterans Memorial Tollway
I 55 South
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
IL 53

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East Haven Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

217 ft · 23 sec · the route
2

Turn left onto East Haven Avenue

174 ft · 10 sec · East Haven Avenue
3

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Cedar Road

105 ft · 2 sec · North Cedar Road
4

Exit the roundabout onto North Cedar Road

2.5 mi · 6 min · North Cedar Road
5

Turn left onto Maple Road

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Maple Road
6

Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs

0.6 mi · 57 sec · I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
7

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

11 mi · 12 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
8

Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 55 South: Saint Louis
9

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

0.1 mi · 17 sec · I 55 South: Saint Louis
10

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

1.4 mi · 1 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
11

Take the exit slight right toward IL 53: Bolingbrook

0.4 mi · 48 sec · IL 53: Bolingbrook
12

Turn right onto South Bolingbrook Drive

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Bolingbrook Drive
13

Continue on North Bolingbrook Drive

0.1 mi · 24 sec · North Bolingbrook Drive
14

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.88 one way

$5.75 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $3.16 $6.32
premium $4.89 $3.54 $7.08
diesel $5.61 $4.06 $8.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.5 0 $1.93 $0.88
Efficient EV 4.6 0 $1.61 $0.74
EV Truck/SUV 7.4 0 $2.58 $1.18

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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

New Lenox, IL

Morning in New Lenox on Thursday

Local time

11:50 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bolingbrook, IL

Morning in Bolingbrook on Thursday

Local time

11:50 AM

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

Very similar conditions

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

Road read

27m 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 New Lenox, IL to Bolingbrook, IL covers 18.4 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Haven Avenue, North Cedar Road, Maple Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.2 miles from New Lenox, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.88 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 New Lenox, IL to Bolingbrook, IL is easy. At 27m 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 New Lenox, IL to Bolingbrook, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Lenox, IL to Bolingbrook, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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