Origin
Elgin, IL
Morning in Elgin on Tuesday
Local time
7:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elgin, 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
49m
Distance
34 mi
55 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elgin, IL
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Trip Overview
This 34-mile drive from Elgin to Bolingbrook, Illinois, is a quick 49-minute journey perfect for a single day trip. With no highway driving, you'll navigate local roads like Villa Street and Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway, making it a turn-heavy experience. Expect to spend around $5 on fuel for this short hop within the Midwest. Given its brevity, this route offers flexibility, allowing you to depart and arrive on your own schedule without needing an overnight stay. It's a straightforward local drive connecting two Illinois communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 355 | 13.4 mi | 16m |
| Lake Street | 6.5 mi | 10m |
| West Lake Street | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| IL 53 | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Villa Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Hobson Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 63rd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 355
— 13.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elgin, IL and Bolingbrook, IL.
1
Start on East Chicago Street
34 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Chicago Street
2
Turn right onto Villa Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Villa Street
3
Merge onto US 20
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
4
Continue on US 20
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
West Lake Street
5
Continue on US 20
6.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Lake Street
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 355
13 mi
·
16 min
·
I 355
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 17
Toward 63rd Street, Hobson Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto 63rd Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
63rd Street
10
Continue on Hobson Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hobson Road
11
Turn left onto IL 53
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
IL 53
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
IL 53
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17 miles from Elgin, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Villa Street
Turn right onto Villa Street
Navigation decision point
6
14.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the ramp toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
5
14.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 355
Merge onto I 355
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
28.1 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward 63rd Street, Hobson Road
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 17
Toward 63rd Street, Hobson Road
4
28.3 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
63rd Street
Turn right onto 63rd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.32 one way
$10.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.84 | $11.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.54 | $13.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.51 | $15.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.18 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Morning in Bolingbrook on Tuesday
Local time
7:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 15 mph
36% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 14 at 8:57AM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 9:43PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
63°F
Bloomingdale, IL
17 mi in
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
16 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
49m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be making frequent turns and navigating through more urban and suburban environments rather than open highways. With a 0% highway share and no longest uninterrupted stretch noted, be prepared for a continuous series of intersections and varying speed limits. The drive progresses by transitioning through local street networks, offering a consistent feel of navigating community roads throughout the entire 34 miles. You won't encounter long stretches of highway cruising here; it's all about local engagement.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.4 mi on I 355.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Villa Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 49m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Villa Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles (I 355): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Elgin, IL
Full guide →Founded 1854
Elgin is a city in Chicagoland known for its Victorian architecture and the Elgin Symphony Orchestra.
Top landmarks
- • Elgin Tower Building — building in Illinois, United States
- • Elgin Downtown Commercial District
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 49m. Total distance: 34 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.4 miles on I 355. 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: near the start (Villa Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles (I 355): 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 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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