Origin
Bolingbrook, IL
Late night in Bolingbrook on Wednesday
Local time
5:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bolingbrook, IL to Jacksonville, IL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 50m
Distance
208.6 mi
336 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 38m
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6 AM
3h 51m
8 AM
4h 16m
10 AM
3h 59m
12 PM
3h 57m
3 PM
4h 1m
5 PM
4h 15m
8 PM
3h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jacksonville, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bolingbrook, IL to Jacksonville, IL covers 208.6 miles and takes about 3h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, I 72, East Morton Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 174.3 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
104.3 miles from Bolingbrook, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 3h 50m highway drive covering 208.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and I 72. The longest continuous stretch is about 174.3 miles on I 55.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 174.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 72. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near I 55.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 208.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 110.6 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 175.5 miles (I 72; US 36): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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I 55
Merge onto I 55
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
110.6 mi into trip
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~2h 2m in
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I 55
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
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 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
6
175.5 mi into trip
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~3h 12m in
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I 72; US 36
Keep slight right at fork onto I 72; US 36 toward I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
5
204.7 mi into trip
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~3h 44m in
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I 72 Business
Keep slight left at fork onto I 72 Business toward I 72 Business West: Jacksonville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 72 Business West: Jacksonville
5
208.6 mi into trip
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~3h 50m in
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South Central Park Plaza
At end of road, turn right onto South Central Park Plaza
Navigation decision point
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 Jacksonville, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.
Springfield
110.6 mi in
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~2h 2m
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via I 55
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 174.3 mi | 3h 9m |
| I 72 | 28.9 mi | 30m |
| East Morton Avenue | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| North Bolingbrook Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Old Route 36 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| I 72 Business | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Central Park Plaza | <0.1 mi | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 174.3 mi, about 3h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook, IL and Jacksonville, IL.
1
Start on IL 53
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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North Bolingbrook Drive
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 55 South: Bloomington
3
Merge onto I 55
109 mi
·
1 hr 59 min
·
I 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55
65 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
I 55
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 72; US 36
29 mi
·
30 min
·
I 72; US 36
Toward I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
6
Take the exit onto I 72 Business
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
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I 72 Business
Toward I 72 Business West: Jacksonville
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 72 Business
431 ft
·
11 sec
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I 72 Business
Toward I 72 Business West: Jacksonville
8
Turn right onto I 72 Business
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
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Old Route 36
9
Continue on I 72 Business
2.5 mi
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3 min
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East Morton Avenue
10
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.7 mi
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1 min
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South Main Street
11
At end of road, turn right onto South Central Park Plaza
33 ft
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0 sec
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South Central Park Plaza
12
Arrive at destination
South Central Park Plaza
Trip Plan
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 104.3 miles from Bolingbrook, IL, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 174.3 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 80 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.3 miles or 1h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jacksonville, 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 208.6 miles and 3h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 55 for about 174.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 104.3 mi from Bolingbrook, IL · 1h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
104 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 104.3 miles from Bolingbrook, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 174.3 miles.
Arriving in Jacksonville, IL
The final approach into Jacksonville, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Jacksonville, IL.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.61 one way
$65.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
73 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $35.81 | $71.61 |
| premium | $4.89 | $40.14 | $80.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $46.06 | $92.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.6 | 0 | $21.90 | $10.01 |
| Efficient EV | 52.2 | 0 | $18.25 | $8.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83.4 | 1 | $29.20 | $13.35 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Jacksonville, IL
Late night in Jacksonville on Wednesday
Local time
5:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Bloomington, IL
104 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
6 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 50m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bolingbrook, IL to Jacksonville, IL covers 208.6 miles and takes about 3h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, I 72, East Morton Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 104.3 miles from Bolingbrook, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.61 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 208.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 110.6 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 175.5 miles (I 72; US 36): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Bolingbrook, IL to Jacksonville, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.
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