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Trip from Aux Sable, IL to Bolingbrook, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

43m

Distance

29.6 mi

48 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 40m ★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Aux Sable, IL, IL

Aux Sable, IL

Rafał Nagrodzki

Trip Overview

This 29.6-mile drive from Aux Sable to Bolingbrook, Illinois, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 43 minutes. It's designed for a single day, so no overnight stays are necessary. The route is primarily highway-focused, with an estimated fuel cost of around $5. Given its short distance and efficiency, this route is ideal for a quick commute or an easy transfer between points in the Midwest region. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 18.3 mi 21m
US 6 7.6 mi 12m
South Tabler Road 1.8 mi 4m
South Bolingbrook Drive 1.1 mi 2m
North Bolingbrook Drive 0.1 mi <1m
Cemetery Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 18.3 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aux Sable, IL and Bolingbrook, IL.

1

Start on this road

471 ft · 21 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Cemetery Road

295 ft · 13 sec · Cemetery Road
3

Turn left onto South Tabler Road

1.8 mi · 4 min · South Tabler Road
4

At end of road, turn right onto US 6

7.6 mi · 12 min · US 6
5

Turn left

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
6

Merge onto I 55

18 mi · 21 min · I 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 267 Toward IL 53: Bolingbrook, Romeoville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Turn left onto IL 53

1.1 mi · 2 min · South Bolingbrook Drive
Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on IL 53

0.1 mi · 24 sec · North Bolingbrook Drive
10

Arrive at destination

IL 53

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 28.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Cemetery Road

Turn right onto Cemetery Road

Navigation decision point

5
1.9 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 6

At end of road, turn right onto US 6

Navigation decision point

4
9.6 mi into trip | ~17m in

Turn left toward I 55 North: Chicago

Navigation decision point

Toward I 55 North: Chicago
5
9.8 mi into trip | ~18m in | I 55

Merge onto I 55

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
28.1 mi into trip | ~39m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.63 one way

$9.26 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $5.08 $10.16
premium $4.89 $5.70 $11.39
diesel $5.61 $6.54 $13.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.9 0 $3.11 $1.42
Efficient EV 7.4 0 $2.59 $1.18
EV Truck/SUV 11.8 0 $4.14 $1.89

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Aux Sable, IL

Morning in Aux Sable on Tuesday

Local time

10:21 AM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog

ESE 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 10:12PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 10:12PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Bolingbrook, IL

Morning in Bolingbrook on Tuesday

Local time

10:21 AM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Mostly Cloudy then Widespread Fog

E 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 10:12PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 10:12PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

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

4 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

43m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience on this journey, with 88% of the drive taking place on major roads like I-55 and US-6. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.3 miles on I-55, offering a consistent pace. While primarily on the interstate, you'll also navigate sections of South Tabler Road, providing a brief change of pace. This route is designed for efficiency rather than scenic vistas, characterized by a steady flow of traffic and straightforward navigation.

88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.3 mi on I 55.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and US 6. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Cemetery Road.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Cemetery Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (US 6): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles: Navigation decision point.

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 Aux Sable, IL to Bolingbrook, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Romeoville along the way.

Romeoville

28.1 mi in | ~39m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 29.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 18.3 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Cemetery Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (US 6): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles: Navigation decision point.

Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bolingbrook, IL before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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