Origin
Channahon, IL
Late night in Channahon on Tuesday
Local time
4:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Channahon, 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
30m
Distance
22.6 mi
36 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Channahon, IL
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Trip Overview
Spanning just 22.6 miles, this quick jaunt between Channahon and Bolingbrook is a straightforward Midwestern trip that takes roughly 30 minutes to complete. Because of the short distance, you can easily handle this as a simple day trip without needing an overnight stop. Your route utilizes a combination of I-55 North, IL 53, and South Bolingbrook Drive to navigate between these two Illinois hubs. Budgeting around $3 for fuel will comfortably cover your travel costs for the duration of the drive. It is an efficient, no-fuss connection that serves as a practical link within the region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 18.3 mi | 21m |
| West Eames Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| South Bolingbrook Drive | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Bolingbrook Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 18.3 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Channahon, IL and Bolingbrook, IL.
1
Start on US 6
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
West Eames Street
2
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
3
Merge onto I 55
18 mi
·
21 min
·
I 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 267
Toward IL 53: Bolingbrook, Romeoville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn left onto IL 53
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Bolingbrook Drive
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on IL 53
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Bolingbrook Drive
7
Arrive at destination
IL 53
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 21.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left toward I 55 North: Chicago
Navigation decision point
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 55
Merge onto I 55
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
21.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward IL 53: Bolingbrook, Romeoville
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 267
Toward IL 53: Bolingbrook, Romeoville
4
21.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
IL 53 / South Bolingbrook Drive
Turn left onto IL 53 / South Bolingbrook Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.53 one way
$7.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 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 | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.45 |
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
Bolingbrook, IL
Late night in Bolingbrook on Tuesday
Local time
4:38 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
30m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise on this journey. While the trip incorporates segments of I-55, it functions primarily as a local transit route that requires your full attention at intersections and turns. Since the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a driving experience dominated by local roads and changing traffic patterns. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, so keep your hands on the wheel as you navigate from Channahon into Bolingbrook. The transition from smaller local roads to the busier corridors of Bolingbrook defines the feel of this short, active drive.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.3 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and West Eames Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.1 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.
On the drive from Channahon, IL to Bolingbrook, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Romeoville along the way.
Romeoville
21.1 mi in
|
~26m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 22.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.3 miles on I 55. 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 2.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.1 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.
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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