Origin
Minooka, IL
Late night in Minooka on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Minooka, 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
31m
Distance
23.9 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Minooka, IL
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Trip Overview
This quick 23.9-mile drive from Minooka, IL to Bolingbrook, IL is designed for a single day, taking about 31 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Mondamin Street and North Ridge Road before merging onto I-80 East for a short stretch. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, this route is a straightforward local journey within the Midwest region. It's perfect for a quick errand or a short hop between towns without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 16.5 mi | 19m |
| I 80 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| South Bolingbrook Drive | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Mondamin Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Ridge Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Bolingbrook Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 16.5 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minooka, IL and Bolingbrook, IL.
1
Start on Mondamin Street
60 ft
·
29 sec
·
Mondamin Street
2
Continue on Mondamin Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mondamin Street
3
Turn right onto North Ridge Road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Ridge Road
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 80 East: Joliet
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 80
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 126B
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 55
17 mi
·
19 min
·
I 55
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 267
Toward IL 53: Bolingbrook, Romeoville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto IL 53
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Bolingbrook Drive
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on IL 53
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Bolingbrook Drive
11
Arrive at destination
IL 53
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 22.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 East: Joliet
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 80 East: Joliet
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
5.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 55 North: Chicago
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 126B
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 55
Merge onto I 55
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
22.4 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.74 one way
$7.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.10 | $8.21 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
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
5:20 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
3 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
31m 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 for most of this trip, with a minimal highway share. The route begins with a series of turns on Mondamin Street and North Ridge Road, suggesting a more urban or suburban navigation experience rather than open highway cruising. While the specific longest stretch isn't detailed, the overall profile indicates a route that prioritizes local access over sustained speed. You'll likely be adjusting your speed frequently as you navigate through communities on your way to Bolingbrook.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.5 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 80. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.9 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Minooka, IL to Bolingbrook, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Romeoville along the way.
Romeoville
22.4 mi in
|
~28m
About the Cities
Starting in Minooka, IL
Full guide →Founded 1869
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 31m. Total distance: 23.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.5 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 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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