Origin
Bloomingdale, IL
Evening in Bloomingdale on Sunday
Local time
7:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomingdale, IL to Bolingbrook, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 27, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
21.9 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomingdale, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bloomingdale, IL to Bolingbrook, IL covers 21.9 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 355, IL 53, East Lake Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.4 miles on I 355. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 355 | 13.4 mi | 16m |
| IL 53 | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| East Lake Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Hobson Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| 63rd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Bolingbrook Drive | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 355
— 13.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomingdale, IL and Bolingbrook, IL.
1
Start on US 20
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East Lake Street
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
Use the right lane.
3
Merge onto I 355
13 mi
·
16 min
·
I 355
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 17
Toward 63rd Street, Hobson Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn right onto 63rd Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
63rd Street
6
Continue on Hobson Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hobson Road
7
Turn left onto IL 53
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
IL 53
Use the left lane.
8
Arrive at destination
IL 53
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 17.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 355
Merge onto I 355
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
16 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward 63rd Street, Hobson Road
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 17
Toward 63rd Street, Hobson Road
4
16.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
63rd Street
Turn right onto 63rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
17.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
IL 53
Turn left onto IL 53
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.34 one way
$6.68 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $3.68 | $7.36 |
| premium | $4.81 | $4.14 | $8.29 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
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 Sunday
Local time
7:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Mostly Sunny
E 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 3:49PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 3:49PM CDT until May 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
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
25 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
31m 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?
21.9 mi in 31m, mostly highway — 13.4 mi of that is on I 355.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.4 mi on I 355.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 355 and IL 53. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (I 355): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Bloomingdale, IL
Full guide →Founded 1833
Arriving in Bolingbrook, IL
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 21.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.4 miles on I 355. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (I 355): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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