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Trip from Bolingbrook, IL to Evergreen Park, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

35m

Distance

23.2 mi

37 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 33m ★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Evergreen Park, IL

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Trip Overview

Bolingbrook, IL to Evergreen Park, IL is 23.2 miles and takes about 35m via Adlai Stevenson Expressway, Tri-State Tollway, and West 95th Street, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip connecting two points within the Midwest region of Illinois. Given its short distance and relatively quick travel time, it's an ideal route for a quick commute or a brief excursion without requiring an overnight stay. You'll experience a typical suburban to urban transit feel for the majority of this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Adlai Stevenson Expressway 10.2 mi 13m
Tri-State Tollway 4.2 mi 5m
West 95th Street 4 mi 8m
West 93rd Street 1.2 mi 1m
North Bolingbrook Drive 1 mi 2m
Mile-Long Bridge 0.9 mi 1m
Southwest Highway 0.3 mi <1m
South Cicero Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Adlai Stevenson Expressway — 10.2 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook, IL and Evergreen Park, 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

3.4 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 17A Toward US 12 East, US 20 East: 95th Street, 76th Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Toward US 12, US 20 East: 95th Street Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Turn straight onto US 12; US 20

2.0 mi · 4 min · West 95th Street
11

Turn left onto Southwest Highway

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Southwest Highway
Use the left lane.
12

Continue on West 93rd Street

1.2 mi · 1 min · West 93rd Street
13

Turn right onto IL 50

0.3 mi · 33 sec · South Cicero Avenue
14

Turn left onto US 12; US 20

2.0 mi · 3 min · West 95th Street
15

Arrive at destination

US 12; US 20

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 17.2 — 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
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
17 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward US 12 East, US 20 East: 95th Street, 76th Avenue

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 17A Toward US 12 East, US 20 East: 95th Street, 76t...
9
17.2 mi into trip | ~24m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 12, US 20 East: 95th Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 12, US 20 East: 95th Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.63 one way

$7.25 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $3.98 $7.96
premium $4.89 $4.46 $8.93
diesel $5.61 $5.12 $10.24

Estimated Tolls: $0.25

Tri-state Tollway (4.2 mi) $0.25

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Tolls

$0

Total

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7 0 $2.44 $1.11
Efficient EV 5.8 0 $2.03 $0.93
EV Truck/SUV 9.3 0 $3.25 $1.48

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Bolingbrook, IL

Late night in Bolingbrook on Tuesday

Local time

5:44 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Evergreen Park, IL

Late night in Evergreen Park on Tuesday

Local time

5:44 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

35m 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?

This drive offers a mixed bag of highway and surface street driving, with 44% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Adlai Stevenson Expressway, including a notable segment of 10.2 miles without significant interruption. As you transition from the expressways, expect the character of the drive to shift towards more local roads, particularly as you approach your destination in Evergreen Park. The overall feel is one of efficient travel, moving from one suburban area to another with a blend of faster-paced highway driving and standard urban street navigation.

44% 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: 10.2 mi on Adlai Stevenson Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 23.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.

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 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving in Evergreen Park, IL

Full guide →

The Village of Evergreen Park is a city in Illinois located on the southwestern border of the city of Chicago. It is the “small town” connected to the “big city.” Because of the location it is able to enjoy all the amenities of its “big city” neighbor while continuing to enjoy the wonderful spirit a small town has to offer.

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 35m. Total distance: 23.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (44%). 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 10.2 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.25 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.

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 Evergreen Park, 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 11.4 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 Evergreen Park, 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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