Trip from East Moline, IL to Bolingbrook, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 45m

Distance

144.8 mi

233 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 35m ★

6 AM

2h 46m

8 AM

3h 7m

10 AM

2h 53m

12 PM

2h 51m

3 PM

2h 54m

5 PM

3h 6m

8 PM

2h 39m

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 East Moline, IL to Bolingbrook, IL covers 144.8 miles and takes about 2h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 80, I 55, Chicago-Kansas City Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 116.5 miles on I 80. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.64 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

72.4 miles from East Moline, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 144.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 45m highway drive covering 144.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 80 and I 55. The longest continuous stretch is about 116.5 miles on I 80.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 80 is the longest continuous segment at about 116.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and I 55. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near 11th Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 144.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 (11th Street): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 126.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

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1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | 11th Street

Turn right onto 11th Street

Navigation decision point

7

10 mi into trip | ~16m in | I 80

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 toward I 80 East: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 80 East: Chicago

7

126.4 mi into trip | ~2h 21m 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

126.8 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in | I 55

Merge onto I 55

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

Use the straight / right lanes.

8

143.3 mi into trip | ~2h 42m 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

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 80	116.5 mi	2h 5m
I 55	16.5 mi	19m
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway	3.3 mi	3m
Colona Road	2.6 mi	4m
Avenue of the Cities	2 mi	3m
South Bolingbrook Drive	1.1 mi	2m
Cleveland Road	1 mi	1m
7th Street	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 80 — 116.5 mi, about 2h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 7th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · 7th Street

2

Turn left onto Avenue of the Cities

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Avenue of the Cities

3

Turn right onto 11th Street

188 ft · 16 sec · 11th Street

4

Turn left onto Avenue of the Cities

0.9 mi · 1 min · Avenue of the Cities

5

Continue on Avenue of the Cities

0.7 mi · 1 min · Avenue of the Cities

6

Continue on Colona Road

2.6 mi · 4 min · Colona Road

7

Turn left onto Cleveland Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Cleveland Road

8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec

9

Merge onto I 80; IL 110

3.3 mi · 3 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80

116 mi · 2 hr 5 min · I 80

Toward I 80 East: Chicago Use the straight / slight right lanes.

11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Exit 126B Toward I 55 North: Chicago Use the right lane.

12

Merge onto I 55

17 mi · 19 min · I 55

Use the straight / right lanes.

13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Exit 267 Toward IL 53: Bolingbrook, Romeoville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

14

Turn left onto IL 53

1.1 mi · 2 min · South Bolingbrook Drive

Use the straight lane.

15

Continue on IL 53

0.1 mi · 24 sec · North Bolingbrook Drive

16

Arrive at destination

IL 53

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 72.4 miles from East Moline, IL, or about 1h 23m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 116.5 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 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 72.4 miles or 1h 23m 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 13m

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 East Moline, 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 East Moline, IL

This is one driving day of about 144.8 miles and 2h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from East Moline, 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 116.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 72.4 mi from East Moline, IL · 1h 23m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Peru, IL

72 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

Kewanee, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Peru, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 72.4 miles from East Moline, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 80 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 116.5 miles.

Arriving in Bolingbrook, IL

The final approach into Bolingbrook, 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 Bolingbrook, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Culver’s

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Geneseo, Illinois

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 20.7

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+13099445300

Visit website

El Pueblo Mexican Grill

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Silvis, Illinois

1.6 mi

LongHorn Steakhouse

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bolingbrook, Illinois

2.1 mi

Culver’s

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 20.7

Geneseo, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+13099445300

Visit website

El Pueblo Mexican Grill

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Silvis, Illinois

Hours: 11:30 am–7:30 pm

+13097556391

LongHorn Steakhouse

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 144.8

Bolingbrook, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16307830684

Visit website

Avenue Family Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Moline, Illinois

+13095815490

Visit website

Teriyaki Madness

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Bettendorf, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15638881187

Visit website

Subway

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv

Silvis, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+13097960996

Visit website

Champs Chicken

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv mile 20.7

Geneseo, Illinois

Hours: 5 am–4 pm

+13099445811

Visit website

Subway

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 144.8

Romeoville, Illinois

Hours: 7:30 am–9 pm

+18155243248

Visit website

The Logger House

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Hampton, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–1 pm

+13097553077

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

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 144.8

Caution: Road Construction Near the Park

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.64 one way

$45.28 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$24.86	$49.71
premium	$4.89	$27.87	$55.73
diesel	$5.61	$31.97	$63.94

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: 50.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	43.4	$15.20	$6.95
Efficient EV	36.2	$12.67	$5.79
EV Truck/SUV	57.9	$20.27	$9.27

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

East Moline, IL

Afternoon in East Moline on Thursday

Local time

4:19 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bolingbrook, IL

Afternoon in Bolingbrook on Thursday

Local time

4:19 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Peru, IL

72 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

3 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 45m 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 East Moline, IL to Bolingbrook, IL covers 144.8 miles and takes about 2h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 80, I 55, Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 72.4 miles from East Moline, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.64 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.

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 144.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 (11th Street): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 126.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from East Moline, IL to Bolingbrook, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from East Moline, IL to Bolingbrook, IL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Bolingbrook, IL

Nearby Places

Culver’s

Culver’s

El Pueblo Mexican Grill

LongHorn Steakhouse

Avenue Family Restaurant

Teriyaki Madness

Subway

Champs Chicken

Subway

The Logger House

National Parks Near This Route

Pullman National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

East Moline, IL

Bolingbrook, IL

Same local time

3 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 45m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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