Origin
West Chicago, IL
Late night in West Chicago on Tuesday
Local time
5:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Chicago, 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
35m
Distance
19.1 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Chicago, IL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from West Chicago to Bolingbrook, you are looking at a quick 19.1-mile journey that typically takes about 35 minutes to complete. Because this is a short trip within the Midwest, it is easily manageable as a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend roughly $3 on fuel for the duration of the drive. Navigating this route involves sticking to local thoroughfares like East Washington Street, South Neltnor Boulevard, and Route 59. It is a straightforward commute that prioritizes utility over exploration, making it a practical choice for those needing to connect these two Illinois communities efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 53 | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Warrenville Road | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| South Neltnor Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 2 mi | 4m |
| Batavia Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Illinois Route 59 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| East Washington Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Bolingbrook Drive | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
IL 53
— 5.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chicago, IL and Bolingbrook, IL.
1
Start on this road
41 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
49 ft
·
5 sec
3
Turn right onto East Washington Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Washington Street
4
Turn right onto IL 59
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Neltnor Boulevard
5
Continue on IL 59
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Illinois Route 59
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto Batavia Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Batavia Road
Use the left lane.
7
At end of road, turn left onto Warrenville Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Warrenville Road
8
Turn left onto Warrenville Road
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Warrenville Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto IL 53
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on IL 53
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
IL 53
11
Continue on IL 53
95 ft
·
1 sec
·
IL 53
12
Continue on IL 53
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
IL 53
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
IL 53
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
IL 59 / South Neltnor Boulevard
Turn right onto IL 59 / South Neltnor Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Batavia Road
Turn left onto Batavia Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
6.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Warrenville Road
At end of road, turn left onto Warrenville Road
Navigation decision point
4
7.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Warrenville Road
Turn left onto Warrenville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.99 one way
$5.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.68 | $7.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 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 | 5.7 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
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
Late night in Bolingbrook on Tuesday
Local time
5:44 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
1 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
35m 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 that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than settling into a monotonous interstate cruise. With zero highway miles involved, your path relies entirely on surface streets that wind through the local landscape. You will not find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, as the longest segment is 0 miles on East Washington Street. The absence of high-speed highway driving means you will be navigating intersections and changing traffic patterns throughout the entire 35-minute duration. It is a functional, stop-and-go experience that requires steady attention to local signage as you transition between the primary roads.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on IL 53.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 early in the drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 35m 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (IL 59 / South Neltnor Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (Batavia Road): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
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 35m. Total distance: 19.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.7 miles on IL 53. 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (IL 59 / South Neltnor Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (Batavia Road): 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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