Origin
Streamwood, IL
Morning in Streamwood on Sunday
Local time
9:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Streamwood, 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
45m
Distance
30.2 mi
49 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 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Streamwood, IL
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
This 30.2-mile drive from Streamwood, IL to Bolingbrook, IL is a straightforward trip within the Midwest, easily manageable in about 45 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, with no need to break it up overnight. You'll be looking at a modest fuel cost of around $5. The route offers a mixed driving experience, making it a practical option for most travelers. Given the short distance and duration, this trip is ideal for a quick hop between these two Illinois communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 355 | 13.4 mi | 16m |
| Lake Street | 6.5 mi | 10m |
| IL 53 | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| West Lake Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| South Bartlett Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Hobson Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Cypress Drive | 0.1 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 Streamwood, IL and Bolingbrook, IL.
1
Start on Cypress Drive
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Cypress Drive
2
At end of road, turn left onto V47
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Bartlett Road
3
Continue on V47
348 ft
·
13 sec
·
Bartlett Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 20
2.4 mi
·
3 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
15 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.1 miles from Streamwood, 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 0.1 and 24.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
V47 / South Bartlett Road
At end of road, turn left onto V47 / South Bartlett Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 20 / West Lake Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 20 / West Lake Street
Navigation decision point
6
10.6 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
10.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 355
Merge onto I 355
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
24.3 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
$4.72 one way
$9.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.18 | $10.37 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.81 | $11.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
9:36 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
2 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
45m 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 mixed drive on this route, with 59% of it on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.4 miles on I 355, offering a period of consistent speed. You'll also navigate sections on Lake Street and IL 53, which will likely present a different pace and more local traffic. This blend means you'll experience both open-road cruising and more town-focused driving as you make your way from Streamwood to Bolingbrook.
59% 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?
3/10
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 around 0.1 miles in near V47 / South Bartlett Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 45m 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: at 0.1 miles (V47 / South Bartlett Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 20 / West Lake Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 30.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). 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: at 0.1 miles (V47 / South Bartlett Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 20 / West Lake Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.6 miles: 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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