Origin
Bolingbrook, IL
Morning in Bolingbrook on Sunday
Local time
9:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bolingbrook, IL to North Aurora, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
22.4 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Aurora, IL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Bolingbrook and North Aurora, you are in for a quick 22.4-mile trip through the Illinois Midwest. Expect the drive to take about 36 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a simple one-day excursion. With a fuel budget of just $3, this is an extremely economical route that doesn't require any overnight planning or complex logistics. You will navigate a mix of local streets and tollway segments, so keep your I-PASS handy. Whether you are commuting or just exploring, the short duration offers total flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway | 10 mi | 12m |
| North Bolingbrook Drive | 7.8 mi | 14m |
| Warrenville Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| South Lincolnway Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Freedom Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
— 10 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook, IL and North Aurora, IL.
1
Start on IL 53
43 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Bolingbrook Drive
2
Continue on IL 53
7.7 mi
·
14 min
·
North Bolingbrook Drive
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto Warrenville Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Warrenville Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto Freedom Drive
512 ft
·
13 sec
·
Freedom Drive
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 88 Toll West: Aurora
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 88; IL 110
10.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 117
Toward IL 31, IL 56 East
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto IL 31; IL 56
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Lincolnway Street
9
Turn left onto West State Street
68 ft
·
3 sec
·
West State Street
Use the left lane.
10
Arrive at destination
West State Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 7.8 and 22.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
7.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Warrenville Road
Turn left onto Warrenville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
10.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the ramp toward I 88 Toll West: Aurora
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 88 Toll West: Aurora
5
10.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge onto I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
20.9 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward IL 31, IL 56 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 117
Toward IL 31, IL 56 East
6
22.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
West State Street
Turn left onto West State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.50 one way
$7.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.85 | $7.69 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.60
Reagan Memorial Tollway
(10 mi)
$0.60
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 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 | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.43 |
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.
Destination
North Aurora, IL
Morning in North Aurora on Sunday
Local time
9:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
36m 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 journey is characterized by its turn-heavy, local nature rather than long stretches of open highway. You will spend time navigating North Bolingbrook Drive and Warrenville Road before connecting to the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway. While the tollway provides the longest uninterrupted segment at 10 miles, the remainder of the route requires your full attention on local roads. Because the highway share is effectively zero for the majority of the trip, you should prepare for frequent intersections and changing traffic patterns. It is a practical, functional drive that gets you from point A to point B without any monotonous interstate grinding.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10 mi on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
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 7.8 miles in near Warrenville Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 22.4 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 7.8 miles (Warrenville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 22.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m 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 10 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.60 in tolls one way, starting with Reagan 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 North Aurora, 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 7.8 miles (Warrenville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 North Aurora, 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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