Origin
Bolingbrook, IL
Late night in Bolingbrook on Tuesday
Local time
4:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bolingbrook, IL to Lombard, 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
15.5 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 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
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.
Lombard, IL
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Bolingbrook to Lombard, you are looking at a quick 15.5-mile trip through the Illinois suburbs. This journey typically takes about 27 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You will navigate primarily via North Bolingbrook Drive, the Veterans Memorial Tollway, and Finley Road. With a modest fuel budget of just $2, this commute is as economical as it is efficient. Since both the origin and destination are located within the Midwest, the route maintains a familiar suburban feel throughout. It is a straightforward, practical drive that requires no overnight stay, allowing you plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| North Bolingbrook Drive | 4.4 mi | 8m |
| Finley Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Hobson Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Madison Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Roosevelt Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Grace Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Tollway
— 4.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook, IL and Lombard, 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
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 22
Toward IL 56: Butterfield Road
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 22
Toward IL 56: Butterfield Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
220 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Oak Brook
Use the right lane.
10
Turn straight onto IL 56
464 ft
·
10 sec
·
Butterfield Road
11
Turn left onto Finley Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Finley Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto IL 38
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Roosevelt Road
13
Turn left onto South Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto East Madison Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Madison Street
15
Turn left onto South Grace Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Grace Street
16
Arrive at destination
South Grace Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 5.7 and 13.6 — 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
7
10.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward IL 56: Butterfield Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 22
Toward IL 56: Butterfield Road
8
10.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward IL 56: Butterfield Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 22
Toward IL 56: Butterfield Road
8
11.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Oak Brook
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Oak Brook
6
13.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.42 one way
$4.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.66 | $5.32 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.98 | $5.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.31
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(4.4 mi)
$0.31
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: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Lombard, IL
Late night in Lombard on Tuesday
Local time
4:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Sunny
S 10 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 4:39PM CDT until April 29 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 4:38PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
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
8 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
27m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 demands your full attention rather than a monotonous highway cruise. While you will spend some time on the Veterans Memorial Tollway, the route features 0% highway share in terms of long-distance cruising, as it relies heavily on local arterial roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is a brief 4.4 miles, meaning you will frequently transition between different roadway types. The character of the drive shifts as you move off the tollway and onto local streets, requiring you to navigate various intersections. It is a functional, stop-and-go experience that keeps you engaged behind the wheel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.4 mi on Veterans Memorial Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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
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 12 decision points packed into just 15.5 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 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Lombard, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Oak Brook along the way.
Oak Brook
11.1 mi in
|
~18m
About the Cities
Arriving in Lombard, IL
Full guide →Founded 1869
Lombard is a suburb of Chicago in Illinois and is considered part of Chicagoland. Lombard is a small town with a tight-knit community built around its high schools and the downtown Lombard culture. Residents of Lombard are very friendly and familial and willing to guide tourists to various locations in Chicago and Chicagoland.
Top landmarks
- • First Church of Lombard — historic building in Lombard, IL, USA
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: 15.5 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 with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.31 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.
Yes — we found about 2 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 Lombard, 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 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Lombard, 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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