Origin
Montgomery, IL
Morning in Montgomery on Tuesday
Local time
10:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montgomery, 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
32m
Distance
18.8 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montgomery, IL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Montgomery to Bolingbrook, you are looking at a short 18.8-mile drive. Expect to spend about 32 minutes behind the wheel for this journey within the Illinois Midwest. Given the brief duration, this is a straightforward day trip that requires no overnight stops or extensive planning. You can easily complete the entire route with a modest fuel budget of approximately $3. Since both towns are located in Illinois, you will remain within the same region for the duration of your travel. It is a practical, no-fuss commute that fits perfectly into a single afternoon.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Boughton Road | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| US 30 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Lincoln Highway | 3 mi | 4m |
| 111th Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Hassert Boulevard | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Bolingbrook Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Lake Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Plainfield-Naperville Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Boughton Road
— 5.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery, IL and Bolingbrook, IL.
1
Start on IL 31
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
South Lake Street
Use the left lane.
2
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
Use the right lane.
3
Turn right onto US 30
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
US 30
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto US 34
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Ogden Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Hill Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Hill Avenue
Use the right lane.
6
Turn straight onto US 30
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Lincoln Highway
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto 111th Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
111th Street
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on CH 66
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hassert Boulevard
9
Turn left onto CH 14
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Plainfield-Naperville Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto West Boughton Road
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
West Boughton Road
11
Turn right onto IL 53
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Bolingbrook Drive
12
Arrive at destination
IL 53
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.1 — 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
|
IL 31 / South Lake Street
Depart onto IL 31 / South Lake Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
4.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Hill Avenue
Turn right onto Hill Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
7.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
111th Street
Turn left onto 111th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
12.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
CH 14 / Plainfield-Naperville Road
Turn left onto CH 14 / Plainfield-Naperville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.94 one way
$5.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.23 | $6.45 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
10:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Mostly Cloudy then Widespread Fog
E 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 16 at 11:52PM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 16 at 11:52PM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
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
14 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
32m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise on this route. You will navigate a mix of thoroughfares, including US 30, the Lincoln Highway, and West Boughton Road. Highway driving accounts for only 19% of the total distance, meaning you will spend most of your time managing local traffic patterns. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is a 5.3-mile segment on West Boughton Road, which offers the most consistent driving experience. Because the road conditions shift frequently between local streets and highway segments, stay alert for changing speed limits and intersection turns.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.3 mi on West Boughton Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 31 / South Lake Street.
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 18.8 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: near the start (IL 31 / South Lake Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (Hill Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 18.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m 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 5.3 miles on West Boughton Road. 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: near the start (IL 31 / South Lake Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (Hill Avenue): 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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