Origin
Romeoville, IL
Night in Romeoville on Thursday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Romeoville, IL to Bolingbrook, IL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
9m
Distance
4.6 mi
7 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 9m
★
6 AM
0h 10m
8 AM
0h 12m
10 AM
0h 11m
12 PM
0h 10m
3 PM
0h 11m
5 PM
0h 12m
8 PM
0h 9m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Romeoville, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Romeoville, IL to Bolingbrook, IL covers 4.6 miles and takes about 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Bolingbrook Drive, Independence Boulevard, Belmont Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.3 miles on South Bolingbrook Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 9m. Total distance: 4.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
9m 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 9m drive with frequent turns across 4.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Bolingbrook Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 2.3 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Belmont Drive.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Romeoville, IL to Bolingbrook, IL is easy. At 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Belmont Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (IL 53 / South Bolingbrook Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Belmont Drive
Turn right onto Belmont Drive
Navigation decision point
4
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
IL 53 / South Bolingbrook Drive
Turn left onto IL 53 / South Bolingbrook Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Bolingbrook Drive | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Independence Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Belmont Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Bolingbrook Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Kingston Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Bolingbrook Drive
— 2.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Romeoville, IL and Bolingbrook, IL.
1
Start on Kingston Drive
41 ft
·
4 sec
·
Kingston Drive
2
Turn right onto Belmont Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmont Drive
3
Turn left onto IL 53
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Independence Boulevard
4
Turn left onto IL 53
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Bolingbrook Drive
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on IL 53
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Bolingbrook Drive
6
Arrive at destination
IL 53
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.72 one way
$1.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $0.79 | $1.58 |
| premium | $4.89 | $0.89 | $1.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.02 | $2.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.4 | 0 | $0.48 | $0.22 |
| Efficient EV | 1.2 | 0 | $0.40 | $0.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.64 | $0.29 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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 Thursday
Local time
11:34 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
17 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
9m 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 Romeoville, IL to Bolingbrook, IL covers 4.6 miles and takes about 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Bolingbrook Drive, Independence Boulevard, Belmont Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 2.3 miles from Romeoville, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.72 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 Romeoville, IL to Bolingbrook, IL is easy. At 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Belmont Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (IL 53 / South Bolingbrook Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Romeoville, IL to Bolingbrook, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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