Bolingbrook, IL to Truro, IL is 145.8 miles and takes about 3h 8m via I 80 and I 55, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Illinois. It's a straightforward drive primarily on major interstates, making it a practical choice for a quick trip. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, this trip is easily manageable in a single day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
72.9 miles from Bolingbrook, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 21m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 80
80.8 mi
1h 26m
I 55
16 mi
18m
Tenney Street
10.6 mi
16m
Knox Highway 28
5.9 mi
14m
965 North Avenue
5.9 mi
8m
IL 180
5 mi
8m
525 E Street
3.7 mi
5m
IL 17
3.5 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 80.8 mi, about 1h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook, IL and Truro, 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 250BToward I 80 West: IowaUse the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 80
81 mi·1 hr 26 min·I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Toward IL 40: Sterling, Peoria
7
Turn right onto IL 40
0.1 mi·10 sec·900 East Street
8
Continue on IL 40
1.6 mi·2 min·IL 40
9
Turn right
123 ft·4 sec
10
Turn right onto US 6; US 34
2.5 mi·3 min·County Road 1500 N
11
Continue on US 6; US 34
0.3 mi·29 sec·North Mason Street
12
Continue on US 6; US 34
1.0 mi·1 min·East Railroad Street
13
Turn left onto US 34
1.6 mi·2 min·550 East Street
14
Continue on US 34
0.8 mi·1 min·525 East Street
15
Continue on US 34
3.7 mi·5 min·525 E Street
16
Continue on US 34
5.9 mi·8 min·965 North Avenue
17
Continue on US 34
1.3 mi·1 min·US 34
18
Continue on US 34
216 ft·3 sec·North East Street
19
Continue on US 34
0.5 mi·49 sec·East 2nd Street
20
Turn left onto US 34; IL 78
0.7 mi·1 min·North Main Street
21
Continue on US 34; IL 78
11 mi·16 min·Tenney Street
22
Turn left onto IL 17
0.5 mi·45 sec·South Center Avenue
23
Continue on IL 17
3.5 mi·5 min·IL 17
24
Turn straight onto IL 180
5.0 mi·8 min·IL 180
25
Turn right onto IL 167
1.0 mi·1 min·IL 167
26
Turn left onto Knox Highway 28
5.9 mi·14 min·Knox Highway 28
27
Arrive at destination
Knox Highway 28
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 8m duration, leaving in the morning allows ample time to reach Truro, IL, with a buffer for unexpected delays. With only one stop recommended, you can choose a convenient point along I 80 or I 55 for a break. The fuel cost is estimated at $23, so ensure your tank is sufficiently full before departing Bolingbrook, IL, as major interstate stretches can have fewer fuel options. This is a manageable one-day drive, so you have flexibility in your departure time.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.9 miles from Bolingbrook, IL, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 32 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.9 miles or 1h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Truro, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bolingbrook, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bolingbrook, IL
This is one driving day of about 145.8 miles and 3h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Bolingbrook, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 80 for about 80.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 104.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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.
5
98.8 mi into trip|~1h 49m in
Take the exit toward IL 40: Sterling, Peoria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IL 40: Sterling, Peoria
4
104.7 mi into trip|~1h 58m in|US 34 / 550 East Street
Turn left onto US 34 / 550 East Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.79 one way
$45.59 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg51 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$25.03
$50.05
premium
$4.89
$28.06
$56.12
diesel
$5.61
$32.19
$64.38
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
43.7
0
$15.31
$7.00
Efficient EV
36.5
0
$12.76
$5.83
EV Truck/SUV
58.3
0
$20.41
$9.33
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Bolingbrook, IL
Late night
in Bolingbrook on Tuesday
Local time
3:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Truro, IL
Late night
in Truro on Tuesday
Local time
3:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
67°F
Wyoming, IL
73 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 8m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 79% of the travel on major interstates. You'll experience a long stretch of 80.8 miles on I 80 before transitioning to other roads. The transition from highway to surface streets like Tenney Street will likely involve navigating more frequent exits and local traffic as you approach your destination.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 80.8 mi on I 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and I 55. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near I 55.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 8m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bolingbrook, IL to Truro, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Peoria along the way.
Peoria
98.8 mi in|~1h 49m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 8m. Total distance: 145.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 80.8 miles on I 80. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Truro, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
