Truro to Bolingbrook is 146.4 miles and takes about 3h 9m via I 80 and I 55, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, moving from one Midwest locale to another. The route is primarily highway, so expect a straightforward drive. With just over 3 hours of driving time, it’s a manageable trip for a single day, requiring minimal planning.
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
73.2 miles from Truro, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 46m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 80
81.3 mi
1h 27m
I 55
16.5 mi
19m
US 34
12 mi
17m
Southeast 2nd Street
10.6 mi
16m
Knox Highway 28
5.9 mi
14m
IL 180
5 mi
8m
IL 17
3.5 mi
5m
County Road 1500 N
2.5 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 81.3 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Truro, IL and Bolingbrook, IL.
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Start on Knox Highway 28
5.9 mi·14 min·Knox Highway 28
2
Turn right onto IL 167
1.0 mi·1 min·IL 167
3
Turn left onto IL 180
5.0 mi·8 min·IL 180
4
Continue on IL 17
3.5 mi·5 min·IL 17
5
Continue on IL 17
0.5 mi·47 sec·South Center Avenue
6
Turn right onto US 34
11 mi·16 min·Southeast 2nd Street
7
Continue on US 34; IL 78
0.7 mi·1 min·South Main Street
8
Turn right onto US 34
0.5 mi·42 sec·East 2nd Street
9
Turn slight left onto US 34
1.3 mi·1 min·North East Street
10
Turn left onto US 34
12 mi·17 min·US 34
11
Turn right onto US 6; US 34
1.0 mi·1 min·West Railroad Street
12
Continue on US 6; US 34
0.3 mi·29 sec·North Mason Street
13
Continue on US 6; US 34
2.5 mi·3 min·County Road 1500 N
14
Turn left onto IL 40
1.4 mi·2 min·IL 40
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
16
Merge onto I 80
81 mi·1 hr 27 min·I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Exit 126BToward I 55 North: ChicagoUse the right lane.
18
Merge onto I 55
17 mi·19 min·I 55
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 267Toward IL 53: Bolingbrook, RomeovilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn left onto IL 53
1.1 mi·2 min·South Bolingbrook Drive
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on IL 53
0.1 mi·24 sec·North Bolingbrook Drive
22
Arrive at destination
IL 53
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of just over 3 hours, you can easily complete this trip in one day. Consider leaving in the morning to take advantage of daylight and avoid potential rush hour traffic in the Bolingbrook area. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $23, you won't need extensive planning for services. The 81.3-mile stretch on I 80 is the longest continuous highway segment, so plan your last fuel stop before entering that part of the drive to ensure you have enough gas.
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 73.2 miles from Truro, IL, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.3 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 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.2 miles or 1h 46m 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 36m
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 Truro, 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 Truro, IL
This is one driving day of about 146.4 miles and 3h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Truro, 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 81.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
$20 to $30
mile 31.4
Neponset, Illinois
Hours: 12 pm–12 am
+13095942050
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.9 and 144.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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5.9 mi into trip|~14m in|IL 167
Turn right onto IL 167
Navigation decision point
5
46.7 mi into trip|~1h 18m in|I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
128 mi into trip|~2h 45m 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
128.3 mi into trip|~2h 46m in|I 55
Merge onto I 55
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
144.9 mi into trip|~3h 5m 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
$22.89 one way
$45.78 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg51 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$25.13
$50.26
premium
$4.89
$28.17
$56.35
diesel
$5.61
$32.32
$64.65
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: 51.2 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
43.9
0
$15.37
$7.03
Efficient EV
36.6
0
$12.81
$5.86
EV Truck/SUV
58.6
0
$20.50
$9.37
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 15, 2026
Origin
Truro, IL
Morning
in Truro on Sunday
Local time
9:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bolingbrook, IL
Morning
in Bolingbrook on Sunday
Local time
9:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Peru, 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
16 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 9m 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...
24 mi from route
~59 min detour
Free
near mile 146.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is an 87% highway drive, meaning you'll spend most of your time on major interstates. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 81.3 miles on I 80. You'll transition to surface roads for the final portion of the trip as you approach your destination. Expect a good number of exits and merges as you navigate these busy corridors.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 81.3 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 5.9 miles in near IL 167.
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 9m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.9 miles (IL 167): Navigation decision point; at 46.7 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 128 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 9m. Total distance: 146.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 81.3 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 5.9 miles (IL 167): Navigation decision point; at 46.7 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 128 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 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 Bolingbrook, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
