Origin
Bolingbrook, IL
Morning in Bolingbrook on Sunday
Local time
9:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bolingbrook, IL to Carpentersville, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
41.8 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carpentersville, IL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Bolingbrook to Carpentersville, expect a straightforward 41.8-mile journey that typically takes about 59 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited as a one-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. Budgeting around $6 for fuel should cover your needs for the duration of the drive. Navigating through the Midwest, you will utilize a mix of the Veterans Memorial Tollway, the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, and I-290. Because the total travel time is under an hour, it serves as a highly efficient connection between these two Illinois locations, allowing you to complete your business or visit and return home with ease.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 14.7 mi | 18m |
| Jane Addams Memorial Tollway | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| I 290 | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| North Bolingbrook Drive | 4.4 mi | 8m |
| West Higgins Road | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| South Kennedy Drive | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| North Meacham Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Hobson Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Tollway
— 14.7 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook, IL and Carpentersville, IL.
1
Start on IL 53
43 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Bolingbrook Drive
2
Continue on IL 53
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
North Bolingbrook Drive
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Hobson Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hobson Road
4
Continue on 63rd Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
63rd Street
5
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 355
15 mi
·
18 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 290
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
I 290
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 1B
Toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto IL 72
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Higgins Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto North Meacham Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Meacham Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto I 90
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 59
Toward IL 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto IL 59
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
New Sutton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto IL 72
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
West Higgins Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto IL 25
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South Kennedy Drive
17
Arrive at destination
IL 25
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.9 miles from Bolingbrook, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 5.7 and 35.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
5.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Turn left toward I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs
5
6.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge onto I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
25.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf 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 1B
Toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Ro...
6
28.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Turn left toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford
7
35.3 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward IL 59
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 59
Toward IL 59
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.53 one way
$13.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.04 | $16.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.50
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(14.7 mi)
$1.03
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
(6.7 mi)
$0.47
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.39 | $2.01 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.68 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Carpentersville, IL
Morning in Carpentersville on Sunday
Local time
9:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°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
18 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
59m 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 that requires your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While the route involves navigating various interchanges, only about 11% of your total mileage is spent on major highways. You will experience your longest uninterrupted stretch of 14.7 miles while traveling along the Veterans Memorial Tollway. The character of the road shifts as you transition between these thoroughfares, moving from high-speed tollway sections into more localized driving environments. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that balances stretches of highway speed with the constant adjustments required by a route heavy on turns.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.7 mi on Veterans Memorial Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 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 14 decision points packed into just 41.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.5 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 59m. Total distance: 41.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.50 in tolls one way, starting with Veterans Memorial Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Carpentersville, 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 5.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.5 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 Carpentersville, 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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