Origin
Bolingbrook, IL
Morning in Bolingbrook on Tuesday
Local time
7:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bolingbrook, IL to Bridgeview, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
16.9 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridgeview, IL
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Trip Overview
This 16.9-mile drive from Bolingbrook, IL to Bridgeview, IL is a quick, 26-minute trip that's perfect for a single day. You'll spend most of your time on expressways, making it a straightforward journey through the Midwest. With a fuel cost estimated at $3, this route is very budget-friendly. Since there are no recommended stops and the drive is so short, you have plenty of flexibility for when you want to depart. It's a practical option for connecting two points within Illinois without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 11.4 mi | 15m |
| West 79th Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| La Grange Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North Bolingbrook Drive | 1 mi | 2m |
| Archer Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Oketo Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Oak Grove Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 78th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
— 11.4 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook, IL and Bridgeview, IL.
1
Start on IL 53
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Bolingbrook Drive
2
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
3
Merge onto I 55
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 279A
Toward US 12 South, US 20 South, US 45 South: La Grange Road
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto US 12; US 20; US 45
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
La Grange Road
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 294 South, IL 171 North: Indiana, Archer Avenue
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward IL 171 North: Archer Avenue
8
Turn straight onto IL 171
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Archer Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Oak Grove Avenue
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Oak Grove Avenue
10
Turn left onto West 79th Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West 79th Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto South Oketo Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Oketo Avenue
12
Turn right onto 78th Street
118 ft
·
5 sec
·
78th Street
13
Arrive at destination
78th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 14.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn left toward I 55 North: Chicago
Navigation decision point
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge onto I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
12.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward US 12 South, US 20 South, US 45 South: La Grange Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 279A
Toward US 12 South, US 20 South, US 45 South: L...
7
14.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 294 South, IL 171 North: Indiana, Archer Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward I 294 South, IL 171 North: Indiana, Arch...
6
14.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward IL 171 North: Archer Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward IL 171 North: Archer Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.64 one way
$5.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.90 | $5.80 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.25 | $6.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Bridgeview, IL
Morning in Bridgeview on Tuesday
Local time
7:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with 67% of the drive taking place on expressways. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 11.4 miles on the Adlai Stevenson Expressway. You'll primarily navigate using the Adlai Stevenson Expressway, West 79th Street, and La Grange Road. This suggests a mix of efficient highway travel and potentially some surface street driving as you approach your destination, offering a predictable but not entirely monotonous driving experience.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.4 mi on Adlai Stevenson Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Adlai Stevenson Expressway and West 79th Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 16.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 16.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.4 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bridgeview, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.6 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 Bridgeview, 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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