Origin
Morris, IL
Late night in Morris on Tuesday
Local time
5:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morris, 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
42m
Distance
34.7 mi
56 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 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morris, IL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Morris to Bolingbrook, you are looking at a straightforward 34.7-mile journey through the Illinois Midwest. This trip typically takes about 42 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel cost estimate of just $5, it is an incredibly budget-friendly commute or weekend excursion. You will rely primarily on I-55 and I-80 to bridge the gap between these two communities. Because the travel time is so manageable, you have total flexibility in your departure schedule without needing to worry about complex logistics or multi-day planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 16.5 mi | 19m |
| I 80 | 13.9 mi | 14m |
| Division Street | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| South Bolingbrook Drive | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Bolingbrook Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 16.5 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morris, IL and Bolingbrook, IL.
1
Start on this road
49 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
43 ft
·
5 sec
3
Turn right onto IL 47
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Division Street
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 80 East: Joliet
5
Merge onto I 80
14 mi
·
14 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 126B
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 55
17 mi
·
19 min
·
I 55
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 267
Toward IL 53: Bolingbrook, Romeoville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto IL 53
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Bolingbrook Drive
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on IL 53
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Bolingbrook Drive
11
Arrive at destination
IL 53
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 33.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
16.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 55 North: Chicago
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 126B
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
5
16.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 55
Merge onto I 55
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
33.2 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
$5.42 one way
$10.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.96 | $11.91 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.68 | $13.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 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 | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
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
Bolingbrook, IL
Late night in Bolingbrook on Tuesday
Local time
5:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
W 10 to 15 mph
33% chance
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
4 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
42m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 88% of this route is spent cruising on major interstates. The drive kicks off with local transitions via Division Street before merging onto the main arteries. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 16.5 miles while navigating I-55, which defines the bulk of the trip's personality. This is a functional, efficient drive rather than a winding scenic tour, prioritizing speed and connectivity. Staying alert on these fast-moving stretches is key, as the character of the road remains consistent and efficient from start to finish.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.5 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 80. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 34.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting 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 42m. Total distance: 34.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.5 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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 2.4 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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