Origin
Bolingbrook, IL
Late night in Bolingbrook on Sunday
Local time
2:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bolingbrook, IL to Bristol, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
21.2 mi
34 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 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bristol, IL
Boys in Bristol Photography
Trip Overview
This 21.2-mile drive from Bolingbrook, IL to Bristol, IL is a straightforward, turn-heavy local trip that can easily be completed in about 40 minutes. It's an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost for this short journey is around $3, making it very budget-friendly. You'll primarily navigate using Wolf's Crossing Road, Hassert Boulevard, and Lily Cache Lane. This route keeps you firmly within the Midwest region, offering a familiar driving experience without venturing into drastically different landscapes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wolf's Crossing Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Hassert Boulevard | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Lily Cache Lane | 3 mi | 6m |
| US 34 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| 111th Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Bristol Ridge Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Lincoln Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Chicago Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Wolf's Crossing Road
— 4.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook, IL and Bristol, IL.
1
Start on IL 53
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Bolingbrook Drive
2
Turn right onto Lily Cache Lane
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Lily Cache Lane
3
Turn left onto CH 88
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Weber Road
4
Turn right onto Hassert Boulevard
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Hassert Boulevard
5
Continue on 111th Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
111th Street
6
Turn right onto US 30
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Highway
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto Wolf's Crossing Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wolf's Crossing Road
Use the left lane.
8
Enter roundabout onto Wolf's Crossing Road
153 ft
·
3 sec
·
Wolf's Crossing Road
9
Continue on Wolf's Crossing Road
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Wolf's Crossing Road
10
Continue on US 34
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Chicago Road
11
Continue on US 34
420 ft
·
12 sec
·
Madison Street
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 34
386 ft
·
16 sec
·
Madison Street
13
Turn straight onto US 34
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Washington Street
14
Turn left onto US 34
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 34
15
Continue on US 34
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 34
16
Turn right onto Bristol Ridge Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Bristol Ridge Road
17
At end of road, turn left onto Cannonball Trail
48 ft
·
1 sec
·
Cannonball Trail
18
Arrive at destination
Cannonball Trail
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 16.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CH 88 / Weber Road
Turn left onto CH 88 / Weber Road
Navigation decision point
5
10.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 30 / Lincoln Highway
Turn right onto US 30 / Lincoln Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
11.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Wolf's Crossing Road
Turn left onto Wolf's Crossing Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
12.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Wolf's Crossing Road
Enter roundabout onto Wolf's Crossing Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
16.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
US 34 / Madison Street
Keep slight right at fork onto US 34 / Madison Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.31 one way
$6.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Bristol, IL
Late night in Bristol on Sunday
Local time
2:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
40m 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 'turn-heavy local drive' with only 13% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.1 miles along Wolf's Crossing Road. This route is characterized by frequent turns and navigation through local roads rather than long, open stretches. The road's personality is that of a typical suburban and semi-rural Illinois drive, requiring your attention for directional changes.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.1 mi on Wolf's Crossing Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near CH 88 / Weber Road.
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 21.2 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 3.5 miles (CH 88 / Weber Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles (US 30 / Lincoln Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles (Wolf's Crossing Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 21.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (13%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.1 miles on Wolf's Crossing Road. 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 3.5 miles (CH 88 / Weber Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles (US 30 / Lincoln Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles (Wolf's Crossing Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bristol, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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