Origin
Bradley, IL
Late night in Bradley on Tuesday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bradley, IL to Bolingbrook, 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
1h 12m
Distance
48.4 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bradley, IL
RDNE Stock project
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Bradley to Bolingbrook, expect a straightforward 48.4-mile journey through the Illinois Midwest. This trip typically takes about 1 hour and 12 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via Kennedy Drive, South Main Street, and East Marsile Street rather than relying on major interstates. With a fuel cost estimate of just $7, it is a budget-friendly way to connect these two communities. Since the entire route remains within Illinois, you won't experience any significant regional shifts, allowing for a consistent driving experience from start to finish.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Convent Street | 21.6 mi | 30m |
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| Lincoln Highway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| North Cedar Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Wolf Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| South Bolingbrook Drive | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Broadway Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Convent Street
— 21.6 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bradley, IL and Bolingbrook, IL.
1
Start on East Broadway Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Broadway Street
2
Turn right onto US 45; US 52
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Kennedy Drive
3
Continue on US 45; US 52
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Continue on East Marsile Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Marsile Street
5
Continue on US 45; US 52
22 mi
·
30 min
·
North Convent Street
6
Turn left onto West Steger Road
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
West Steger Road
7
Turn right onto Wolf Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Wolf Road
8
Turn left onto US 30
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Lincoln Highway
9
Continue on US 30
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Maple Street
10
Continue on US 30
442 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Lincoln Highway
11
Turn right onto North Cedar Road
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
North Cedar Road
12
Turn left onto US 6
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Maple Road
13
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto I 355
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 12B
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Use the right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 55
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 267
Toward IL 53: Bolingbrook
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn right onto IL 53
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Bolingbrook Drive
Use the slight right lane.
20
Continue on IL 53
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Bolingbrook Drive
21
Arrive at destination
IL 53
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.2 miles from Bradley, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 32.7 and 46.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
32.7 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the ramp toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
5
33.3 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge onto I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
44.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 12B
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
7
45.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
7
46.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward IL 53: Bolingbrook
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 267
Toward IL 53: Bolingbrook
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.57 one way
$15.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.31 | $16.62 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.31 | $18.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.69 | $21.37 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.79
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(11.2 mi)
$0.79
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.78 | $3.10 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Bolingbrook, IL
Late night in Bolingbrook on Tuesday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 12m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route relies entirely on local roads, meaning your highway share is 0%. The path demands your full attention as you transition between local streets, offering a more hands-on experience than high-speed highway cruising. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches of road here, so be ready for a series of maneuvers as you navigate the 48.4-mile distance. It is a practical, functional drive that favors local connectivity over high-speed transit.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.6 mi on North Convent Street.
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 32.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 32.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 33.3 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Bradley, IL
Full guide →Founded 1891
Bradley is a village in Kankakee County, in the Chicagoland region of Illinois.
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 1h 12m. Total distance: 48.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.6 miles on North Convent Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.79 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.
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 Bolingbrook, 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 32.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 33.3 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bolingbrook, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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