Traveling from Campton to Bolingbrook covers 315.2 miles across the Illinois landscape. Clocking in at approximately 6 hours and 5 minutes, this journey is manageable as a single-day trip. You will primarily navigate via I-55, IL-159, and South State Street to reach your destination. With a fuel budget of about $48, it is a straightforward trek that keeps you within the Midwest region the entire time. Since the drive is highway-focused, you can expect a fairly consistent pace throughout your day on the road.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
157.6 miles from Campton, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 12m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
251.8 mi
4h 33m
IL 159
20.1 mi
30m
South State Street
17.7 mi
22m
North Illinois Street
9.8 mi
15m
Lehmen Drive
7.8 mi
8m
Vandalia Street
2.8 mi
4m
State Street
1.4 mi
2m
South Morrison Avenue
1.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 251.8 mi, about 4h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Campton, IL and Bolingbrook, IL.
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Start on Welge Drive
0.1 mi·27 sec·Welge Drive
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Turn left onto IL 150
1.4 mi·2 min·State Street
3
Turn right onto IL 3
0.5 mi·32 sec·East Holmes Street
4
Continue on IL 3
7.8 mi·8 min·Lehmen Drive
5
Continue on IL 3
18 mi·22 min·South State Street
6
Continue on IL 159
20 mi·30 min·IL 159
7
Enter roundabout onto IL 159
177 ft·4 sec·North Illinois Street
8
Continue on IL 159
9.8 mi·15 min·North Illinois Street
9
Continue on IL 159
1.3 mi·1 min·South Morrison Avenue
10
Continue on IL 159
2.8 mi·4 min·Vandalia Street
11
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·54 sec
Toward I 55 North, I 70 East
12
Merge onto I 55; I 70; US 40
3.8 mi·4 min·I 55; I 70; US 40
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
108 mi·1 hr 56 min·I 55
Toward I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55
29 mi·31 min·I 55
Toward I 55 North: ChicagoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
111 mi·2 hr·I 55
Toward I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, PeoriaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 267Toward IL 53: Bolingbrook, RomeovilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Turn left onto IL 53
1.1 mi·2 min·South Bolingbrook Drive
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on IL 53
0.1 mi·24 sec·North Bolingbrook Drive
19
Arrive at destination
IL 53
Trip Plan
To keep your 6-hour drive comfortable, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Since you are looking at a $48 fuel expense, checking prices near the highway before you depart can help you stick to your budget. Leaving early in the morning is your best bet to avoid potential traffic fluctuations on the busier stretches of I-55. Because this route is designed for efficiency, maintain a steady pace during your long 251.8-mile stretch to arrive in Bolingbrook feeling refreshed.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 157.6 miles from Campton, IL, or about 3h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 251.8 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 69 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 157.6 miles or 3h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bolingbrook, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Campton, 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 Campton, IL
This is one driving day of about 315.2 miles and 6h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 miles from Campton, 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 55 for about 251.8 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 47.7 and 313.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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47.7 mi into trip|~1h 5m in|IL 159 / North Illinois Street
Enter roundabout onto IL 159 / North Illinois Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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65.7 mi into trip|~1h 32m in|I 55
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springf...
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173.6 mi into trip|~3h 29m in|I 55
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
8
203 mi into trip|~4h in|I 55
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
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313.7 mi into trip|~6h 1m in
Take the exit toward IL 53: Bolingbrook, Romeoville
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 267
Toward IL 53: Bolingbrook, Romeoville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$49.28 one way
$98.56 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg110 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$54.11
$108.21
premium
$4.89
$60.66
$121.31
diesel
$5.61
$69.59
$139.18
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 110.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
94.6
1
$33.10
$15.13
Efficient EV
78.8
0
$27.58
$12.61
EV Truck/SUV
126.1
1
$44.13
$20.17
Gas CO2
110 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 17, 2026
Origin
Campton, IL
Late night
in Campton on Sunday
Local time
2:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bolingbrook, IL
Late night
in Bolingbrook on Sunday
Local time
2:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Springfield, IL
158 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
12 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
6h 5m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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.
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
National Monument
In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and businesses and lynched two men. The event led to the founding of the National Assoc...
4 mi from route
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 141.3
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...
24 mi from route
~59 min detour
Free
near mile 315.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a trip dominated by high-speed travel, as 86% of the route consists of highway driving. Your time behind the wheel will be defined by a significant 251.8-mile stretch along I-55, which serves as the backbone of your journey. While the transition onto IL-159 and South State Street breaks up the monotony, the character of this drive remains largely utilitarian and efficiency-driven. Prepare for a consistent, interstate-heavy experience that demands steady focus rather than winding, technical maneuvers.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 251.8 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and IL 159. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 47.7 miles in near IL 159 / North Illinois Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 315.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 47.7 miles (IL 159 / North Illinois Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 65.7 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 173.6 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
742 ft415 ft
Total Climb
548 ft
Total Descent
395 ft
Highest Point
742 ft
~225.2 mi in
Elevation Range
327 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Campton, IL and Bolingbrook, IL, road signs point toward Springfield, Kansas City and Peoria.
Springfield
65.7 mi in|~1h 32m|via I 55
Kansas City
65.7 mi in|~1h 32m|via I 55
Peoria
203 mi in|~4h|via I 55
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 5m. Total distance: 315.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 5m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 251.8 miles on I 55. 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.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 47.7 miles (IL 159 / North Illinois Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 65.7 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 173.6 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument and Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.1 hours each way, a round trip means 12.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Bolingbrook, IL before the return drive.
