Origin
Bolingbrook, IL
Evening in Bolingbrook on Sunday
Local time
5:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bolingbrook, IL to Marion, IL
Drive Time
5h 53m
Distance
320.6 mi
516 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 40m
★
6 AM
5h 53m
8 AM
6h 19m
10 AM
6h 2m
12 PM
6h 0m
3 PM
6h 4m
5 PM
6h 18m
8 PM
5h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marion, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
The drive from Bolingbrook, IL to Marion, IL covers 320.6 miles and takes about 5h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55 North, Adlai Stevenson Expressway, I 355 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
160.3 miles from Bolingbrook, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 53m drive with frequent turns across 320.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 North is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 53m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bolingbrook, IL to Marion, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 355 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 355 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 57 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ken Gray Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
I 55 North
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook, IL and Marion, IL.
1
Start on North Bolingbrook Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Bolingbrook Drive
2
Turn left onto I 55 North: Chicago
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 55 North: Chicago
3
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
4
Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 355 Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs
5
Keep slight right to continue on I 355 South: Southwest Suburbs
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 355 South: Southwest Suburbs
6
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Indiana
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 80 East: Indiana
8
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
12 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 57 South: Memphis
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 57 South: Memphis
10
Merge slight left
187 mi
·
3 hr 21 min
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
66 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
I 57 South: Memphis
12
Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
39 mi
·
41 min
·
Ken Gray Expressway
13
Take the exit slight right toward Marion
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Marion
14
Keep slight left
118 ft
·
8 sec
15
Turn left onto West Main Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
16
Turn right
79 ft
·
11 sec
17
Turn left
151 ft
·
11 sec
18
Arrive at your destination
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 160.3 miles from Bolingbrook, IL, or about 2h 56m into the drive.
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 160.3 miles or 2h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marion, 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 320.6 miles and 5h 53m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 160.3 mi from Bolingbrook, IL · 2h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
160 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 160.3 miles from Bolingbrook, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Marion, IL
The final approach into Marion, 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 Marion, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.70 one way
$97.39 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
112 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $53.68 | $107.36 |
| premium | $4.80 | $60.52 | $121.05 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $71.23 | $142.45 |
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: 112.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 96.2 | 1 | $33.66 | $15.39 |
| Efficient EV | 80.2 | 0 | $28.05 | $12.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 128.2 | 1 | $44.88 | $20.52 |
Gas CO2
112 kg
EV CO2
38 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.
Destination
Marion, IL
Evening in Marion on Sunday
Local time
5:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
11 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
5h 53m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Marion, IL covers 320.6 miles and takes about 5h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55 North, Adlai Stevenson Expressway, I 355. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 160.3 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 $48.70 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 53m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bolingbrook, IL to Marion, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bolingbrook, IL to Marion, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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