Road Trips from Bolingbrook, IL
Looking for a quick escape from Bolingbrook? You've got options for short hops and longer hauls. There are several destinations less than an hour away, perfect for a day trip, and a few that are closer to a half-day drive. All of these routes include park access, with Pullman National Historical Park consistently nearby. If you're up for a longer drive, there are even farther options that are still manageable in a single day, offering a good drive score for the journey.
Total Routes
40
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
34
Under 2 hours
34 total in this range
Palos Heights, IL
31m18.8 mi one way
This is your closest option at just 18.8 miles and a 0.5-hour drive. It features a mixed highway and surface road profile. With a drive score of 8 and access to parks like Pullman National Historical Park, it's a solid choice for a brief outing.
Kankakee, IL
1h 13m61.4 mi one way
At 61.4 miles and 1.2 hours, this trip leans heavily towards highway driving. It offers a good drive score of 8, and like many other options, includes nearby park access to Pullman National Historical Park. It’s a step up in distance from the closest destinations.
Dolton, IL
47m32 mi one way
This 32-mile drive takes about 0.8 hours and uses a mix of highway and surface streets. It has a drive score of 8 and provides park access, specifically mentioning Pullman National Historical Park. It's a moderate distance, longer than the very closest options but still a short trip.
Bridgeview, IL
26m16.9 mi one way
Covering 16.9 miles and taking only 0.4 hours, this route is mostly highway. It boasts a drive score of 8 and includes access to Pullman National Historical Park. This is one of the shortest and quickest drives available from Bolingbrook.
Hickory Hills, IL
27m17 mi one way
Just 17 miles and a 0.5-hour drive, this route is predominantly highway. It earns a drive score of 8 and offers proximity to parks, including Pullman National Historical Park. It's comparable in distance and time to the closest options.
Full-day getaway
Danville, IL
3h 11m138.7 mi one way
This is a longer haul at 138.7 miles, requiring about 3.2 hours, and is mostly highway with a high drive score of 9. You'll have park access nearby, including Pullman National Historical Park. This is one of the furthest day-trip options available.
Newell, IL
3h 17m138.7 mi one way
Similar to Danville, this trip covers 138.7 miles and takes approximately 3.3 hours, primarily on highways with a strong drive score of 9. Pullman National Historical Park is among the accessible green spaces. It represents a substantial drive for a day trip.
Truro, IL
3h 8m145.8 mi one way
At 145.8 miles and around 3.1 hours, this route is mostly highway and scores a 9 for the drive. You’ll have access to parks like Pullman National Historical Park. This is one of the longest single-day drives from Bolingbrook.
East Moline, IL
2h 43m143.6 mi one way
This destination is 143.6 miles away and takes about 2.7 hours, largely on highways with a drive score of 8. You can expect park access, including Pullman National Historical Park. It's a significant drive, offering a different region to explore.
East Peoria, IL
2h 31m137.1 mi one way
Covering 137.1 miles and taking 2.5 hours, this trip is mostly highway with a drive score of 8. It offers park access, with Pullman National Historical Park being a noted nearby option. This is one of the longer, but still feasible, day trips.
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Danville, IL
3h 11m138.7 mi one way
Newell, IL
3h 17m138.7 mi one way
Truro, IL
3h 8m145.8 mi one way
Palos Heights, IL
31m18.8 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers pleasant driving conditions for any of these routes, with parks like Pullman National Historical Park becoming more vibrant.
Summer
Summer is ideal for the longer highway drives, with all destinations featuring park access for a break.
Fall
Fall foliage could enhance the drives, especially those with mixed terrain, and parks remain accessible.
Winter
Winter driving requires caution on all routes, though the predominantly highway options may be more straightforward.
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