Origin
Yorkville, IL
Evening in Yorkville on Thursday
Local time
5:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yorkville, IL to Bolingbrook, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
23.7 mi
38 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yorkville, IL
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Trip Overview
This 23.7-mile drive from Yorkville, IL, to Bolingbrook, IL, is a quick 37-minute trip perfect for a single day. It's a local route with a relatively low highway share of 22%, meaning you'll experience a mix of driving conditions. With an estimated fuel cost of around $4, this short journey is quite economical. The Midwest region offers a familiar landscape for this Illinois-to-Illinois excursion. Given its brevity, no overnight stay is necessary, making it a convenient option for a local transfer or a short excursion.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 23.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (22%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, rather than a straightforward interstate cruise. While 22% of the journey involves highway travel, the majority will take you through local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.5 miles on East Schoolhouse Road. This profile suggests a drive that requires attention to navigation as you transition between different road types, offering a more engaging driving experience than a simple highway slog.
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.
East Schoolhouse Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.5 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 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Bridge Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.7 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start (South Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (East Schoolhouse Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles (West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Bridge Street
Depart onto South Bridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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East Schoolhouse Road
Turn left onto East Schoolhouse Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
13.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
West Main Street
Turn left onto West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
16.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
I 55
Merge onto I 55
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
22.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward IL 53: Bolingbrook, Romeoville
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 267
Toward IL 53: Bolingbrook, Romeoville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Yorkville, IL to Bolingbrook, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Romeoville along the way.
Romeoville
22.2 mi in
|
~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Schoolhouse Road | 7.5 mi | 11m |
| I 55 | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| West Lockport Road | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| West Main Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| South Bolingbrook Drive | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West Lockport Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Bridge Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Bolingbrook Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Schoolhouse Road
— 7.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yorkville, IL and Bolingbrook, IL.
1
Start on South Bridge Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Bridge Street
Use the left lane.
2
Turn left onto East Schoolhouse Road
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
East Schoolhouse Road
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on West Lockport Road
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
West Lockport Road
4
Continue on West Lockport Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lockport Street
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto West Main Street
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 55 North
7
Merge onto I 55
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
I 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 267
Toward IL 53: Bolingbrook, Romeoville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto IL 53
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Bolingbrook Drive
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on IL 53
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Bolingbrook Drive
11
Arrive at destination
IL 53
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.9 mi from Yorkville, IL · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 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 23.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.9 miles from Yorkville, 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
$3.71 one way
$7.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.07 | $8.14 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.23 | $10.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Thursday
Local time
5:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Aurora, IL
12 mi in
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
37m 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 Yorkville, IL to Bolingbrook, IL covers 23.7 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Schoolhouse Road, I 55, West Lockport Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.9 miles from Yorkville, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.71 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 23.7 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start (South Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (East Schoolhouse Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles (West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Yorkville, IL to Bolingbrook, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Romeoville along the way.
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