Origin
Bolingbrook, IL
Morning in Bolingbrook on Tuesday
Local time
7:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bolingbrook, IL to Little Rock, 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
49m
Distance
30.4 mi
49 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Little Rock, IL
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Trip Overview
This short, 30.4-mile journey from Bolingbrook, IL, to Little Rock, IL, is designed as a single-day trip, taking approximately 49 minutes to complete. Your primary companions on this drive will be US 30, Galena Road, and Hassert Boulevard. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $5, this route is budget-friendly for a quick excursion within the Midwest region. The drive has a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, suggesting a need for attention rather than autopilot. Given its brevity, you won't need to worry about overnight stays or splitting the drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 30 | 8.3 mi | 13m |
| Galena Road | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| Hassert Boulevard | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Lincoln Highway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Lily Cache Lane | 3 mi | 6m |
| 111th Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| North Bridge Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North Bolingbrook Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 30
— 8.3 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook, IL and Little Rock, IL.
1
Start on IL 53
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Bolingbrook Drive
2
Turn right onto Lily Cache Lane
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Lily Cache Lane
3
Turn left onto CH 88
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Weber Road
4
Turn right onto Hassert Boulevard
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Hassert Boulevard
5
Continue on 111th Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
111th Street
6
Turn right onto US 30
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Lincoln Highway
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto US 34
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Ogden Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto US 30
8.3 mi
·
13 min
·
US 30
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto North Bridge Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Bridge Street
10
Turn right onto Galena Road
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Galena Road
Use the right lane.
11
Arrive at destination
Galena Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.2 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 23.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CH 88 / Weber Road
Turn left onto CH 88 / Weber Road
Navigation decision point
5
10.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 30 / Lincoln Highway
Turn right onto US 30 / Lincoln Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
13.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 34 / Ogden Avenue
Turn left onto US 34 / Ogden Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
14 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 30
Turn right onto US 30
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
23.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Galena Road
Turn right onto Galena Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.75 one way
$9.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.22 | $10.44 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 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 | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
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
Little Rock, IL
Morning in Little Rock on Tuesday
Local time
7:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
65°F
Aurora, IL
15 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
49m 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' experience on this route, with only 27% of it being highway. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 8.3 miles on US 30. This profile indicates a journey that frequently navigates local roads and intersections, requiring a more engaged driving style. The road character will likely shift between more open stretches on US 30 and tighter, more complex sections as you transition onto Galena Road and Hassert Boulevard, offering a varied, though not necessarily scenic, driving experience.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.3 mi on US 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near CH 88 / Weber Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.4 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (CH 88 / Weber Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles (US 30 / Lincoln Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles (US 34 / Ogden Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 30.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (27%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.3 miles on US 30. 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 3.5 miles (CH 88 / Weber Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles (US 30 / Lincoln Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles (US 34 / Ogden Avenue): 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 Little Rock, 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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