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Trip from Bolingbrook, IL to Washington, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 27m

Distance

117.9 mi

190 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 18m ★
6 AM
2h 28m
8 AM
2h 48m
10 AM
2h 35m
12 PM
2h 33m
3 PM
2h 36m
5 PM
2h 47m
8 PM
2h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bolingbrook, IL to Washington, IL covers 117.9 miles and takes about 2h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 55, County Road 1000 North, East Gridley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 80.2 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.43 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.

Midpoint

58.9 miles from Bolingbrook, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 27m. Total distance: 117.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (68%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 27m highway drive covering 117.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and County Road 1000 North. The longest continuous stretch is about 80.2 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 17 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 80.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and County Road 1000 North. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Bolingbrook, IL to Washington, IL is easy. At 2h 27m with 68% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 81.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
0.9 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward I 55 South: Bloomington

Navigation decision point

Toward I 55 South: Bloomington
5
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 55

Merge onto I 55

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
81.4 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in

Take the exit toward US 24: Chenoa, El Paso

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 24: Chenoa, El Paso
6
117.8 mi into trip | ~2h 27m in | US 24 Business / Peoria Street

Enter roundabout onto US 24 Business / Peoria Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
117.9 mi into trip | ~2h 27m in

Turn right

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 Washington, IL, road signs begin pointing toward El Paso along the way.

El Paso

81.4 mi in | ~1h 30m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 80.2 mi 1h 28m
County Road 1000 North 11.8 mi 17m
East Gridley Road 9.2 mi 14m
East 3100 North Road 6.7 mi 9m
Eureka Road 3 mi 5m
East Center Street 2 mi 3m
Walnut Street 1 mi 1m
County Road 800 North 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 80.2 mi, about 1h 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook, IL and Washington, IL.

1

Start on IL 53

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Bolingbrook Drive
2

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 55 South: Bloomington
3

Merge onto I 55

80 mi · 1 hr 28 min · I 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Toward US 24: Chenoa, El Paso
5

At end of road, turn left onto US 24

6.7 mi · 9 min · East 3100 North Road
6

Continue on US 24

9.2 mi · 14 min · East Gridley Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Continue on US 24

12 mi · 17 min · County Road 1000 North
8

Continue on US 24

2.0 mi · 3 min · East Center Street
9

Continue on US 24

0.3 mi · 33 sec · US Highway 24
10

Turn left onto US 24 Business

0.9 mi · 1 min · County Road 1200 East
11

Continue on US 24 Business

1.0 mi · 1 min · County Road 800 North
12

Continue on US 24 Business

3.0 mi · 5 min · Eureka Road
13

Continue on US 24 Business

1.0 mi · 1 min · Walnut Street
14

Enter roundabout onto US 24 Business

300 ft · 16 sec · Peoria Street
15

Continue on US 24 Business

153 ft · 7 sec · Peoria Street
16

Turn right

91 ft · 6 sec
17

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 58.9 miles from Bolingbrook, IL, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.2 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 26 miles or 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 58.9 miles or 1h 6m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 54m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Washington, 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 117.9 miles and 2h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Bolingbrook, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 80.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 58.9 mi from Bolingbrook, IL · 1h 6m into the drive

city in Livingston County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fairbury, IL

59 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

Joliet, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fairbury, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 58.9 miles from Bolingbrook, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.2 miles.

Arriving in Washington, IL

The final approach into Washington, 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 Washington, IL.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

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
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.43 one way

$36.86 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $20.24 $40.48
premium $4.89 $22.69 $45.38
diesel $5.61 $26.03 $52.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.4 0 $12.38 $5.66
Efficient EV 29.5 0 $10.32 $4.72
EV Truck/SUV 47.2 0 $16.51 $7.55

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (66% 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

Bolingbrook, IL

Evening in Bolingbrook on Thursday

Local time

5:01 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Washington, IL

Evening in Washington on Thursday

Local time

5:01 PM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Fairbury, IL

59 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

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

2h 27m 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 Washington, IL covers 117.9 miles and takes about 2h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, County Road 1000 North, East Gridley Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.9 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 $18.43 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Bolingbrook, IL to Washington, IL is easy. At 2h 27m with 68% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 81.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Bolingbrook, IL to Washington, IL, road signs begin pointing toward El Paso along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.

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