Origin
Bolingbrook, IL
Morning in Bolingbrook on Sunday
Local time
6:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bolingbrook, IL to Burr Ridge, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
10.8 mi
17 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burr Ridge, IL
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Trip Overview
This quick 10.8-mile drive from Bolingbrook, IL to Burr Ridge, IL takes about 16 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a day trip. You'll primarily travel on the Adlai Stevenson Expressway, with portions of North Bolingbrook Drive and South County Line Road also part of the journey. With an estimated fuel cost of just $2, this is an economical way to get between these two Midwest locations. The route is heavily focused on highway driving, so expect a straightforward and efficient commute. Given its short distance and duration, you won't need to worry about overnight stays; this trip is designed for ease and speed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 8.8 mi | 11m |
| North Bolingbrook Drive | 1 mi | 2m |
| South County Line Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 77th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
— 8.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook, IL and Burr Ridge, 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
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 276A
Toward County Line Road South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn straight onto South County Line Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
South County Line Road
6
Turn right onto 77th Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
77th Street
7
Arrive at destination
77th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 10.6 — 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.
7
10 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward County Line Road South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 276A
Toward County Line Road South
5
10.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
77th Street
Turn right onto 77th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.69 one way
$3.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.08 | $4.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Burr Ridge, IL
Morning in Burr Ridge on Sunday
Local time
6:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
16 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
16m 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?
The character of this drive is overwhelmingly highway-focused, with 81% of the journey taking place on expressways. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 8.8 miles on the Adlai Stevenson Expressway, which suggests a consistent flow and minimal traffic interruptions, at least on paper. While the majority is highway, the inclusion of North Bolingbrook Drive and South County Line Road means you'll have brief transitions onto more local-feeling roads. This mix offers a taste of both efficient expressway travel and the more grounded experience of surface streets before returning to the highway.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on Adlai Stevenson Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Adlai Stevenson Expressway and North Bolingbrook Drive. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 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 16m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 10 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Bolingbrook, IL to Burr Ridge, IL, road signs begin pointing toward County Line Road South along the way.
County Line Road South
10 mi in
|
~14m
About the Cities
Arriving in Burr Ridge, IL
Full guide →Founded 1956
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 16m. Total distance: 10.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m 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 8.8 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway. 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 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 10 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Burr Ridge, 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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