Calumet City, IL to Bolingbrook, IL is 35.9 miles and takes about 53 minutes via Tri-State Tollway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short Midwest hop stays within Illinois, making it a straightforward trip for local travelers or those passing through the region. Expect a mix of tollway cruising and surface street navigation. With minimal time commitment and a low fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick errand or connecting two points without a major time investment.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Tri-State Tollway
14.4 mi
17m
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
10.1 mi
13m
Sibley Boulevard
5.5 mi
9m
East 147th Street
2.9 mi
5m
South Bolingbrook Drive
1 mi
2m
Wentworth Avenue
0.4 mi
<1m
North Bolingbrook Drive
0.1 mi
<1m
Pulaski Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Tri-State Tollway
— 14.4 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Calumet City, IL and Bolingbrook, IL.
1
Start on Pulaski Road
114 ft·7 sec·Pulaski Road
2
Turn right onto Wentworth Avenue
0.4 mi·59 sec·Wentworth Avenue
3
Turn left onto Sibley Boulevard
5.5 mi·9 min·Sibley Boulevard
4
Continue on IL 83
2.9 mi·5 min·East 147th Street
5
Take the ramp
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 8Toward I 294 North: WisconsinUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 294
14 mi·17 min·Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
449 ft·11 sec
Exit 23BToward I 55 South: Wolf Road, Saint LouisUse the right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 55 South: Saint LouisUse the straight / right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 55
10 mi·13 min·Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·47 sec
Exit 267Toward IL 53: BolingbrookUse the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto IL 53
1.0 mi·2 min·South Bolingbrook Drive
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on IL 53
0.1 mi·24 sec·North Bolingbrook Drive
13
Arrive at destination
IL 53
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Calumet City, 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 8.8 and 34.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
8.8 mi into trip|~16m in
Take the ramp toward I 294 North: Wisconsin
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8
Toward I 294 North: Wisconsin
5
9.4 mi into trip|~17m in|I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Merge onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
23.8 mi into trip|~35m in
Take the exit toward I 55 South: Wolf Road, Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 23B
Toward I 55 South: Wolf Road, Saint Louis
7
23.9 mi into trip|~35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
7
34.4 mi into trip|~50m 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
$5.61 one way
$11.22 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg13 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.37
$6.18
$12.35
premium
$4.88
$6.89
$13.79
diesel
$5.35
$7.56
$15.13
Estimated Tolls: $0.86
Tri-state Tollway
(14.4 mi)$0.86
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-27.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 69% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
10.8
0
$3.77
$1.72
Efficient EV
9
0
$3.14
$1.44
EV Truck/SUV
14.4
0
$5.03
$2.30
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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 27, 2026
Origin
Calumet City, IL
Late night
in Calumet City on Wednesday
Local time
3:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Mostly Cloudy
ESE 10 to 15 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 3:49PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 3:49PM CDT until May 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Destination
Bolingbrook, IL
Late night
in Bolingbrook on Wednesday
Local time
3:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Cloudy
ESE 10 to 15 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 3:49PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 3:49PM CDT until May 2 at 7:00PM 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
1 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
53m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly on surface roads, with only 28% of the total 35.9 miles on highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 14.4 miles on the Tri-State Tollway before transitioning to surface streets. Expect to encounter numerous exits and intersections as you navigate through developed areas. The profile suggests you'll be managing traffic signals and local road conditions for a significant portion of the trip.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.4 mi on Tri-State 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 8.8 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 35.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.8 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.
On the drive from Calumet City, IL to Bolingbrook, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Louis along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 35.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m 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 14.4 miles on Tri-State Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.86 in tolls one way, starting with Tri-state 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 8 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 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 8.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.8 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 Bolingbrook, IL before heading back.
