Origin
Bolingbrook, IL
Morning in Bolingbrook on Tuesday
Local time
10:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bolingbrook, IL to Glen Ellyn, 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
27m
Distance
15.8 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glen Ellyn, IL
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Trip Overview
Bolingbrook, IL to Glen Ellyn, IL is 15.8 miles and takes about 27 minutes via Veterans Memorial Tollway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Illinois, making it a convenient local excursion. The route is characterized by frequent turns and local road navigation, so don't expect a high-speed highway experience. It’s a quick trip, perfect for a same-day outing without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| North Bolingbrook Drive | 4.4 mi | 8m |
| North Park Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Hobson Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| East Roosevelt Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 63rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Tollway
— 6.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook, IL and Glen Ellyn, 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
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 24
Toward IL 38: Roosevelt Road
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
389 ft
·
11 sec
Toward IL 38: Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto IL 38
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Roosevelt Road
10
Turn right onto North Park Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Park Boulevard
11
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
Use the straight lane.
12
Arrive at destination
Pennsylvania Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 5.7 and 15.6 — 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.
7
12.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward IL 38: Roosevelt Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 24
Toward IL 38: Roosevelt Road
8
13.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward IL 38: Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward IL 38: Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn, Wheat...
6
15.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Pennsylvania Avenue
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.47 one way
$4.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.04 | $6.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.46
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(6.6 mi)
$0.46
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Glen Ellyn, IL
Morning in Glen Ellyn on Tuesday
Local time
10:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
27m 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 route is primarily a turn-heavy local drive, with a 0% highway share. You'll navigate through suburban streets, with North Bolingbrook Drive and North Park Boulevard being key thoroughfares. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.6 miles on the Veterans Memorial Tollway. Expect a dynamic driving experience with frequent turns as you transition between local roads and the tollway segment.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.6 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 8 decision points packed into just 15.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
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 12.7 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 Glen Ellyn, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Wheaton along the way.
Wheaton
13.1 mi in
|
~20m
About the Cities
Arriving in Glen Ellyn, IL
Full guide →Founded 1834
Glen Ellyn is a village in the Chicagoland area. This village has an interesting history filled with its ups and downs. However, today Glen Ellyn remains an affluent Chicago suburb with an abundance of historic sites and an exceptional dining scene.
Top landmarks
- • Glen Ellyn Downtown South Historic District — historic district in Illinois, United States
- • Lake Ellyn Park — park in Glen Ellyn, Illinois
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 27m. Total distance: 15.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.46 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 Glen Ellyn, 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 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Glen Ellyn, 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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