I-80 Illinois

I-80 Exit 56: Princeton, Illinois

I-80 exit 56 sits 2.2 miles outside Princeton in Illinois. The ramps are signed for IL 26, Dixon and Princeton. Mapped inside a one-mile radius: 6 gas stations, 6 places to eat, 3 hotels and 2 EV chargers. At mile 56, this is interchange 12 of 42 along I-80 in Illinois.

Princeton has about 7,600 residents. Joliet lies 76 miles eastbound, around 70 minutes of driving from I-80 exit 56. Westbound, Bettendorf is 65 miles from I-80 exit 56 (about 60 minutes).

Map of I-80 exit 56 near Princeton, Illinois, showing 6 gas stations, 6 places to eat, 3 hotels and 2 EV chargers within one mile

Where to get gas at this exit

First up is Shell, just 0.2 miles off I-80 exit 56. Your choices: Shell, Gas station, Beck's and Sullivan's. Gas station is a truck stop serving professional drivers. Going eastbound you can fill up again at exit 70, 14 miles away; westbound the next gas is at exit 33, 23 miles away.

  • Shell 0.2 miles
  • Gas station 0.2 miles Truck stop
  • Gas station 0.3 miles
  • Beck's 0.4 miles
  • Sullivan's 0.4 miles
  • Gas station 0.4 miles

Grabbing a bite at I-80 exit 56

Food options near the interchange: 5 fast food spots and 1 restaurant. The closest is Wendy's (0.1 miles). Cuisines: burger and sandwich.

  • Wendy's 0.1 miles · Fast food · Burger
  • Subway 0.1 miles · Fast food · Sandwich
  • McDonald's 0.2 miles · Fast food · Burger
  • Culver's 0.4 miles · Fast food · Burger
  • Jimmy John's 0.9 miles · Fast food · Sandwich
  • The Coffee Cup 0.9 miles · Restaurant

Hotels at I-80 exit 56

Need a bed? Comfort Inn is 0.2 miles from the ramp, and 2 more places to stay are nearby.

  • Comfort Inn 0.2 miles · Hotel
  • Econo Lodge 0.2 miles · Motel
  • Super 8 by Wyndham Princeton 0.4 miles · Motel

Charging an EV at I-80 exit 56

EV drivers can plug in at Universal EV near exit 56. None is marked as a DC fast charger, so expect Level 2 speeds. Quick top-ups are possible at exit 77, 21 miles eastbound and exit 19, 37 miles westbound.

  • Universal EV 0.2 miles
  • Universal EV 0.4 miles

Where to take a break

I-80 exit 56 has no rest area of its own. Going eastbound, the next stop is Three Rivers Rest Area (Eastbound), 61 miles ahead (restrooms, drinking water, vending machines). Next rest area westbound: Great Sauk Trail Rest Area - Westbound, 5 miles ahead (restrooms, drinking water, vending machines).

Exits before and after I-80 exit 56

ExitFrom hereServices
Exit 33
Annawan		 23 miles west
Exit 45
Sheffield		 11 miles west
Exit 56
Princeton		 –
Exit 61
Malden		 5 miles east
Exit 70
Ladd		 14 miles east

Frequently asked questions

Does I-80 exit 56 have a gas station?

It does. Shell, Gas station, Beck's and 1 more are within a mile of this exit.

Which town is at I-80 exit 56?

Princeton, Illinois is 2.2 miles from I-80 exit 56.

Which hotels are closest to the interchange?

Yes, 3 hotels near I-80 exit 56: Comfort Inn, Econo Lodge and Super 8 by Wyndham Princeton.

Which rest stop is closest to I-80 exit 56?

Great Sauk Trail Rest Area - Westbound, 5 miles westbound of exit 56.

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