How far is Bolingbrook, IL from Marion, IL?
The driving distance from Bolingbrook, IL to Marion, IL is about 262.9 miles (423.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217.5 miles (350 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bolingbrook and Marion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook and Marion.
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Start on North Bolingbrook Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · North Bolingbrook Drive
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Turn left onto I 55 North: Chicago
1323 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs
2797 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 355 South: Southwest Suburbs
3062 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
11.6 mi · 12 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Indiana
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
10.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 57 South: Memphis
3222 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 16 East: Charleston
1676 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto Charleston Avenue East
1.2 km · 1 min · Charleston Avenue East
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Continue on Illinois Route 16
6 mi · 8 min · Illinois Route 16
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Continue on West Lincoln Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto 18th Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street
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Continue on Illinois Route 130
1.2 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 130
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Continue on Route 130
10 mi · 15 min · Route 130
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Continue on County Road 1825 East
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 1825 East
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Continue on County Road 1775 E
1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 1775 E
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Continue on North Haughton Highway
1945 ft · 33 sec · North Haughton Highway
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Continue on 1700E
1.3 mi · 2 min · 1700E
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Continue on North Haughton Highway
4 mi · 6 min · North Haughton Highway
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Continue on County Road 1700E
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 1700E
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Continue on North 1250th Street
13.3 mi · 20 min · North 1250th Street
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Turn left onto South Van Buren Street
11 mi · 15 min · South Van Buren Street
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Continue on County Road 1100 East
6.7 mi · 9 min · County Road 1100 East
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Continue on North West Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · North West Street
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Continue on County Road 1150
12.3 mi · 17 min · County Road 1150
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Turn right onto 2050N
2.9 mi · 11 min · 2050N
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2050N
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bolingbrook and Marion.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 57 South
Merge slight left
155 mi · 02h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bolingbrook and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Marion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bolingbrook to Marion?
The road trip is about 262.9 miles (423.1 km) and usually takes 05h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Champaign is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.5 miles from Bolingbrook and 131.4 miles from Marion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217.5 miles (350 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.99 one way or $69.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bolingbrook and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Marion.
Stop Ideas Near Champaign
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Champaign.
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Danville, Illinois
Mattoon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bolingbrook and Marion. Straight-line distance: 217.48 mi (350 km).
#1 Bolingbrook
Town in Illinois
| Population | 74,025 |
| Coordinates | 41.6986400, -88.0684000 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marion
City in and the county seat of Williamson County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 17,417 |
| Coordinates | 38.5511600, -88.1083700 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marion (-88.10837, 38.55116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 423 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $34.99 | $69.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.47 | $78.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $43.19 | $86.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $49.22 | $98.44 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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