Origin
Warrenville, IL
Morning in Warrenville on Thursday
Local time
11:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Warrenville, IL to Bolingbrook, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
23m
Distance
12.9 mi
21 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Warrenville, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Warrenville, IL to Bolingbrook, IL covers 12.9 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on IL 53, Warrenville Road, Lincoln Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.7 miles on IL 53. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 12.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Warrenville, IL to Bolingbrook, IL covers 12.9 miles and takes about 23m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
IL 53 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near Warrenville Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Warrenville, IL to Bolingbrook, IL is easy. At 23m with 44% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Warrenville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (IL 53 / Lincoln Avenue): 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
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Warrenville Road
Turn left onto Warrenville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
5.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
IL 53 / Lincoln Avenue
Turn right onto IL 53 / Lincoln Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 53 | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Warrenville Road | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 2 mi | 4m |
| North Bolingbrook Drive | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
IL 53
— 5.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warrenville, IL and Bolingbrook, IL.
1
Start on Warrenville Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Warrenville Road
2
Turn left onto Warrenville Road
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Warrenville Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto IL 53
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on IL 53
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
IL 53
5
Continue on IL 53
95 ft
·
1 sec
·
IL 53
6
Continue on IL 53
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
IL 53
Use the left lane.
7
Arrive at destination
IL 53
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.02 one way
$4.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.21 | $4.43 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Morning in Bolingbrook on Thursday
Local time
11:56 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
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
23m 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 Warrenville, IL to Bolingbrook, IL covers 12.9 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IL 53, Warrenville Road, Lincoln Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.5 miles from Warrenville, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.02 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 Warrenville, IL to Bolingbrook, IL is easy. At 23m with 44% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Warrenville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (IL 53 / Lincoln Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Warrenville, IL to Bolingbrook, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
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