Origin
Bolingbrook, IL
Late night in Bolingbrook on Tuesday
Local time
5:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bolingbrook, IL to Morris, 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
40m
Distance
33.9 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morris, IL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Bolingbrook to Morris, you are looking at a straightforward 33.9-mile trip that typically takes about 40 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via I-55, I-80, and Division Street, staying within the Midwest region for the duration of the journey. With a fuel cost estimate of just $5, it is an incredibly budget-friendly drive. Whether you are heading out for business or leisure, the efficiency of this connection makes it an easy transit between these two Illinois points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 16 mi | 18m |
| I 80 | 13.3 mi | 14m |
| Division Street | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| North Bolingbrook Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 16 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook, IL and Morris, IL.
1
Start on IL 53
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Bolingbrook Drive
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 55 South: Bloomington
3
Merge onto I 55
16 mi
·
18 min
·
I 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 250B
Toward I 80 West: Iowa
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 80
13 mi
·
14 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward IL 47: Yorkville, Morris
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn left onto IL 47
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Division Street
8
Turn left onto East Washington Street
78 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Washington Street
9
Turn right
31 ft
·
2 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 33.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 55
Merge onto I 55
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
17.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward I 80 West: Iowa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 250B
Toward I 80 West: Iowa
5
18 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
31.3 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward IL 47: Yorkville, Morris
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward IL 47: Yorkville, Morris
5
33.9 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.30 one way
$10.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.52 | $13.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.48 | $14.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Morris, IL
Late night in Morris on Tuesday
Local time
5:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m 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 classic highway-focused experience, as 87% of this trip is spent on major interstates. You will settle into the flow of traffic quickly, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 16 miles on I-55. The personality of this drive is functional and direct, prioritizing speed over scenic detours. As you transition from the interstate system onto Division Street, the pace shifts from high-speed highway cruising to local road navigation. It is a no-nonsense commute that gets you from Bolingbrook to Morris with minimal fuss.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
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 1.1 miles in near I 55.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 33.9 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 1.1 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Morris, IL
Full guide →Founded 1842
Northern Illinois is a region of Illinois generally located immediately along and north of I-80 and outside of Chicagoland. While largely rural, it does include Rockford, the third largest city in Illinois, as well as DeKalb, home of Northern Illinois University.
Top landmarks
- • Dresden Island Lock and Dam Historic District
- • Morris Downtown Commercial Historic District — historic district in Illinois, United States
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 40m. Total distance: 33.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m 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 miles on I 55. 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 1.1 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Morris, 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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