Origin
New Lenox, IL
Morning in New Lenox on Sunday
Local time
6:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Lenox, IL to Bolingbrook, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
18.4 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 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Lenox, IL
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Trip Overview
This short, 18.4-mile drive from New Lenox, Illinois, to Bolingbrook, Illinois, will take you about 27 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward, one-day trip that won't require an overnight stay. You'll primarily be on Veterans Memorial Tollway and North Cedar Road, with a small portion on the Adlai Stevenson Expressway. With a projected fuel cost of around $3, this is a very budget-friendly excursion. The drive offers a taste of the Midwest's local road networks.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| North Cedar Road | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| South Bolingbrook Drive | 1 mi | 2m |
| Maple Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Bolingbrook Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Haven Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Tollway
— 11.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Lenox, IL and Bolingbrook, IL.
1
Start on this road
215 ft
·
22 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto East Haven Avenue
175 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Haven Avenue
3
Enter roundabout onto North Cedar Road
106 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Cedar Road
4
Continue on North Cedar Road
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
North Cedar Road
5
Turn left onto US 6
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Maple Road
6
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 355
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 12B
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Use the right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 55
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 267
Toward IL 53: Bolingbrook
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto IL 53
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Bolingbrook Drive
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on IL 53
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Bolingbrook Drive
14
Arrive at destination
IL 53
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 16.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Cedar Road
Enter roundabout onto North Cedar Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
7
14.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 12B
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
7
15.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
7
16.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward IL 53: Bolingbrook
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 267
Toward IL 53: Bolingbrook
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.88 one way
$5.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.54 | $7.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.79
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(11.2 mi)
$0.79
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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 Sunday
Local time
6:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
27m 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 on this route, with only about 7% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Tollway. While much of the drive involves navigating local roads, the highway segment offers a change of pace. This route is characterized by frequent turns and changes in road type, making it feel more like a series of connected local commutes than a traditional highway cruise.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.2 mi on Veterans Memorial Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Cedar Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 18.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Cedar Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 14.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in New Lenox, IL
Full guide →The South Suburbs make up a region of Chicagoland, in Illinois. The region is generally defined as the area south of I-55 and the Chicago Skyway. Many of the communities immediately near Chicago continue to have an urban character while many of the southernmost communities are suburban and exurban.
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 27m. Total distance: 18.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m 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 11.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.79 in tolls one way, starting with Veterans 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 0.1 miles (North Cedar Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 14.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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