Origin
Bolingbrook, IL
Late night in Bolingbrook on Tuesday
Local time
5:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bolingbrook, IL to Palos Heights, 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
31m
Distance
18.8 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Palos Heights, IL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Bolingbrook to Palos Heights, you can expect an efficient 18.8-mile trip that typically takes about 31 minutes. This short journey is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. You will navigate through the Midwest, primarily utilizing I-55 North, the Adlai Stevenson Expressway, and Cass Avenue South to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $3, this drive is as economical as it is straightforward. It serves as a practical connection between these two Illinois communities, making it an easy task for anyone looking to bridge the distance between the two suburbs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Calumet Sag Road | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| Cass Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| West College Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Bolingbrook Drive | 1 mi | 2m |
| IL 83 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Bluff Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Archer Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Calumet Sag Road
— 6.2 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook, IL and Palos Heights, IL.
1
Start on IL 53
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Bolingbrook Drive
2
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
3
Merge onto I 55
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 273A
Toward Cass Avenue South, Darien, Argonne National Laboratory
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn straight onto Cass Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Cass Avenue
6
Continue on Bluff Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Bluff Road
7
Turn right onto IL 83
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 83
8
Continue on IL 171; IL 83
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Archer Avenue
9
Turn left onto IL 83
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Calumet Sag Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on IL 83
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West College Drive
11
Turn right onto IL 43
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Harlem Avenue
12
Turn left onto West 123rd Street
81 ft
·
11 sec
·
West 123rd Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left
41 ft
·
3 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 18.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn left toward I 55 North: Chicago
Navigation decision point
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge onto I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
6.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Cass Avenue South, Darien, Argonne National Laboratory
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 273A
Toward Cass Avenue South, Darien, Argonne Natio...
5
18.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
West 123rd Street
Turn left onto West 123rd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
18.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.94 one way
$5.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.23 | $6.45 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Palos Heights, IL
Late night in Palos Heights on Tuesday
Local time
5:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°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
1 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
31m 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 trip is defined by its turn-heavy local nature rather than long, monotonous stretches of highway. While you will utilize major thoroughfares like the Adlai Stevenson Expressway, the route keeps you engaged with frequent transitions between local roads and arterial connectors. You will find that there is no single long, uninterrupted stretch, as the road requires your constant attention to navigate the turns effectively. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a more hands-on driving experience that prioritizes local navigation over sustained high-speed cruising. Expect the road's personality to shift as you move off the expressway and onto Cass Avenue South to finish your commute.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on Calumet Sag Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
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 18.8 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 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Bolingbrook, IL and Palos Heights, IL, road signs point toward Cass Avenue South, Darien and Argonne National Laboratory.
Cass Avenue South
6.6 mi in
|
~10m
Darien
6.6 mi in
|
~10m
Argonne National Laboratory
6.6 mi in
|
~10m
About the Cities
Arriving in Palos Heights, IL
Full guide →Palos Heights (also known simply as Palos) is a town in Chicago's southern suburbs with a large Muslim minority.
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 31m. Total distance: 18.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.2 miles on Calumet Sag Road. 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 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Palos Heights, 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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