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Trip from Huntley, IL to Bolingbrook, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 9m

Distance

52.4 mi

84 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 4m ★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Huntley, IL, IL

Huntley, IL

Miguel Á. Padriñán

Trip Overview

Huntley, IL to Bolingbrook, IL is 52.4 miles and takes about 1h 9m via Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, I 355, and I 290, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip within the Midwest, connecting two points in Illinois. You'll primarily be on tollways, so be prepared for those. It's a short enough drive that you can easily complete it in a single day, making it a convenient option if you need to travel between these areas.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway 19.9 mi 21m
I 355 15.3 mi 19m
I 290 5.7 mi 7m
IL 53 4.4 mi 7m
IL 47 3.3 mi 6m
Hobson Road 1.2 mi 1m
63rd Street 0.1 mi <1m
North Bolingbrook Drive

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Jane Addams Memorial Tollway — 19.9 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntley, IL and Bolingbrook, IL.

1

Start on IL 47

84 ft · 3 sec · IL 47
2

Continue on IL 47

3.3 mi · 6 min · IL 47
3

Take the ramp

1.3 mi · 2 min
Toward I 90 Toll East: Chicago
4

Merge onto I 90

20 mi · 21 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 68A-B Toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs Use the slight right lane.
6

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 68A Toward I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs Use the slight right lane.
7

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 33 sec · this road
Exit 68A Toward I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs
8

Merge onto I 290; IL 53

5.7 mi · 7 min · I 290; IL 53
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 355

15 mi · 19 min · I 355
Exit 7 Toward I 355 South Tollway: Joliet Use the slight left lane.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 17 Toward 63rd Street, Hobson Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn right onto 63rd Street

0.1 mi · 12 sec · 63rd Street
12

Continue on Hobson Road

1.2 mi · 1 min · Hobson Road
13

Turn left onto IL 53

4.4 mi · 7 min · IL 53
Use the left lane.
14

Arrive at destination

IL 53

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

village in Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lombard, IL

26 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

Elgin, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rolling Meadows, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.2 miles from Huntley, 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 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.6 and 46.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
4.6 mi into trip | ~8m in | I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Merge onto I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
24.5 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 68A-B Toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs
9
25 mi into trip | ~31m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 68A Toward I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West S...
8
31.3 mi into trip | ~39m in | I 355

Keep slight left at fork onto I 355 toward I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 7 Toward I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
8
46.5 mi into trip | ~58m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.19 one way

$16.38 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $8.99 $17.99
premium $4.89 $10.08 $20.17
diesel $5.61 $11.57 $23.14

Estimated Tolls: $1.39

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (19.9 mi) $1.39

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

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.7 0 $5.50 $2.52
Efficient EV 13.1 0 $4.59 $2.10
EV Truck/SUV 21 0 $7.34 $3.35

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Huntley, IL

Morning in Huntley on Tuesday

Local time

6:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bolingbrook, IL

Morning in Bolingbrook on Tuesday

Local time

6:00 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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 9m 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 route is 55% highway, meaning you'll spend a significant portion of your time on faster-paced roads. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 19.9 miles on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition from these tollways to surface roads. You'll notice plenty of exits and lane changes as you navigate through the Chicago metropolitan area.

55% 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: 19.9 mi on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in near I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway.

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 52.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 4.6 miles (I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Huntley, IL to Bolingbrook, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Suburbs along the way.

Suburbs

24.5 mi in | ~30m

About the Cities

Starting in Huntley, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1851

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 9m. Total distance: 52.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (55%). 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 19.9 miles on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.39 in tolls one way, starting with Jane Addams 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 4.6 miles (I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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