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Trip from Bolingbrook, IL to Naperville, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

20m

Distance

10.1 mi

16 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 19m ★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m ★

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

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick commute between Bolingbrook and Naperville, this 10-mile trip is an ideal candidate for a single-day journey. Expect to spend about 19 minutes behind the wheel as you navigate through the heart of the Illinois Midwest. With zero planned stops and a fuel budget of just $1, this route is exceptionally efficient and budget-friendly. Because the entire drive stays within the state of Illinois, you will find it to be a straightforward local transit rather than an expansive cross-country trek. It is the perfect choice for those who value simplicity and want to avoid the complexities of long-distance planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Bolingbrook Drive 3.6 mi 6m
75th Street 3.4 mi 5m
South Washington Street 3.1 mi 7m
North Washington Street — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: North Bolingbrook Drive — 3.6 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook, IL and Naperville, IL.

1

Start on IL 53

43 ft · 6 sec · North Bolingbrook Drive
2

Continue on IL 53

3.6 mi · 6 min · North Bolingbrook Drive
Use the left lane.
3

Turn left onto 75th Street

3.4 mi · 5 min · 75th Street
Use the left lane.
4

Turn right onto South Washington Street

3.1 mi · 7 min · South Washington Street
Use the right lane.
5

Arrive at destination

North Washington Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | IL 53 / North Bolingbrook Drive

Continue onto IL 53 / North Bolingbrook Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
3.6 mi into trip | ~6m in | 75th Street

Turn left onto 75th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
7 mi into trip | ~12m in | South Washington Street

Turn right onto South Washington Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.58 one way

$3.16 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $1.73 $3.47
premium $4.89 $1.94 $3.89
diesel $5.61 $2.23 $4.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3 0 $1.06 $0.48
Efficient EV 2.5 0 $0.88 $0.40
EV Truck/SUV 4 0 $1.41 $0.65

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Bolingbrook, IL

Late night in Bolingbrook on Sunday

Local time

2:52 AM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

W 10 to 15 mph 33% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 7:58AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 7:30AM CDT until April 17 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Naperville, IL

Late night in Naperville on Sunday

Local time

2:52 AM

CDT

Current temp

51°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

20 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

20m 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?

Forget about highway cruising on this trip, as your highway share sits at a flat 0 percent. Instead, you will be navigating a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you transition between North Bolingbrook Drive, 75th Street, and South Washington Street. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches here; in fact, the longest segment is effectively 0 miles on North Bolingbrook Drive. The road’s personality is defined by its frequent turns and urban flow rather than open-road speed. You should prepare for a consistent, hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with local surface streets from start to finish.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.6 mi on North Bolingbrook Drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 53 / North Bolingbrook Drive.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Bolingbrook, IL to Naperville, IL is easy. At 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 53 / North Bolingbrook Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (75th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles (South Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving in Naperville, IL

Full guide →

Naperville is a bedroom community in the Chicagoland area. In 2008, Money magazine ranked Naperville third on its list of the 100 best places to live in the United States.

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 20m. Total distance: 10.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 3.6 miles on North Bolingbrook Drive. 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: near the start (IL 53 / North Bolingbrook Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (75th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles (South Washington Street): 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 Naperville, 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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