Origin
Bolingbrook, IL
Late night in Bolingbrook on Tuesday
Local time
3:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bolingbrook, IL to Dolton, 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
47m
Distance
32 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dolton, IL
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 32-mile trip from Bolingbrook, IL, to Dolton, IL, will take approximately 47 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day drive, requiring no overnight stays. You'll navigate primarily via the Tri-State Tollway and the Adlai Stevenson Expressway, with West 147th Street also playing a role. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $5, making it an economical option for local travel within the Midwest. The overall feel of this route is that of a functional, everyday drive connecting two points within the greater Chicago metropolitan area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-State Tollway | 13.1 mi | 16m |
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 10.2 mi | 13m |
| West 147th Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| South Indiana Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Sibley Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Bolingbrook Drive | 1 mi | 2m |
| Mile-Long Bridge | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East 142nd Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Tri-State Tollway
— 13.1 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook, IL and Dolton, 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
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 277B
Toward I 294 South: Indiana
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 294
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 294
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mile-Long Bridge
7
Continue on I 294
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 8
Toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto IL 83
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West 147th Street
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on IL 83
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Sibley Boulevard
11
Turn left onto South Indiana Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Indiana Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto East 142nd Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 142nd Street
13
Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
14
Turn sharp right onto Lincoln Avenue
63 ft
·
1 sec
·
Lincoln Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Lincoln Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 32 — 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
7
11.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward I 294 South: Indiana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 277B
Toward I 294 South: Indiana
8
25.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
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 8
Toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
6
30.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
South Indiana Avenue
Turn left onto South Indiana Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
32 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
Lincoln Avenue
Turn sharp right onto Lincoln Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.00 one way
$10.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.49 | $10.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.79
Tri-state Tollway
(13.1 mi)
$0.79
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Dolton, IL
Late night in Dolton on Tuesday
Local time
3:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Burbank, IL
16 mi in
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
2 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
47m 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 mixed drive on this route, with 32% of the journey on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 13.1 miles on the Tri-State Tollway, offering a period of consistent travel. As you progress, the experience will transition between expressway driving and more local road navigation, particularly as you approach Dolton. This blend means you'll experience both faster-paced highway segments and potentially more varied traffic patterns closer to your destination.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.1 mi on Tri-State Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 10 decision points packed into just 32 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving in Dolton, 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 47m. Total distance: 32 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.1 miles on Tri-State Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.79 in tolls one way, starting with Tri-state 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 Dolton, 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 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.9 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 Dolton, 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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