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Trip from Bloomington, IL to Abingdon, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 55m

Distance

98.1 mi

158 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

20 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 47m ★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m

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

Downtown Abingdon, IL, IL

Abingdon, IL

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Bloomington, IL to Abingdon, IL covers 98.1 miles and takes about 1h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 74, I 474, IL 41 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 63.6 miles on I 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.34 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

49.1 miles from Bloomington, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 98.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 55m highway drive covering 98.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 74 and I 474. The longest continuous stretch is about 63.6 miles on I 74.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 74 is the longest continuous segment at about 63.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and I 474. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Chestnut Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 98.1 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.1 miles (West Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 51 Business / North Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (West Market Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Chestnut Street

Turn left onto West Chestnut Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 51 Business / North Center Street

Turn left onto US 51 Business / North Center Street

Navigation decision point

6
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | West Market Street

Turn right onto West Market Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
33.5 mi into trip | ~39m in | I 474

Keep slight left at fork onto I 474 toward I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 99 Toward I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island
5
47.5 mi into trip | ~54m in

Take the exit toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island

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

Toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Bloomington, IL and Abingdon, IL, road signs point toward Rock Island and Knoxville.

Rock Island

33.5 mi in | ~39m | via I 474

Knoxville

83.6 mi in | ~1h 33m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 74 63.6 mi 1h 8m
I 474 14 mi 14m
IL 41 7.9 mi 11m
Knox Hwy 10 4.1 mi 6m
I 55 2.7 mi 2m
County Highway 10 1.8 mi 2m
West Market Street 1.5 mi 3m
Knox Highway 9 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 74 — 63.6 mi, about 1h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IL and Abingdon, IL.

1

Start on US 51 Business

136 ft · 5 sec · North East Street
Use the straight lane.
2

Continue on US 51 Business

396 ft · 16 sec · North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
3

Turn left onto West Chestnut Street

273 ft · 19 sec · West Chestnut Street
4

Turn left onto US 51 Business

393 ft · 13 sec · North Center Street
5

Continue on US 51 Business

0.2 mi · 28 sec · North Madison Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
6

Turn right onto West Market Street

1.5 mi · 3 min · West Market Street
Use the straight lane.
7

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 55 North, US 51 North, I 74 West: Joliet, Rockford, Peoria
8

Merge onto I 55; I 74; US 51

2.7 mi · 2 min · I 55; I 74; US 51
9

Take the exit onto I 74

28 mi · 30 min · I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 474

14 mi · 14 min · I 474
Exit 99 Toward I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island
11

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min
Toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island
12

Merge onto I 74

35 mi · 37 min · I 74
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Toward Knoxville
14

Turn left onto CH 9

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Knox Highway 9
15

Continue on CH 9

348 ft · 14 sec · Henderson Road
16

Turn right onto Knox Hwy 10

4.1 mi · 6 min · Knox Hwy 10
17

Continue on CH 10

1.8 mi · 2 min · County Highway 10
18

Turn left onto IL 41

7.9 mi · 11 min · IL 41
19

Turn right onto West Pearl Street

82 ft · 3 sec · West Pearl Street
20

Arrive at destination

West Pearl Street

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 49.1 miles from Bloomington, IL, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.6 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 22 miles or 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 49.1 miles or 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 1h 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Abingdon, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

+

Open the route before leaving Bloomington, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bloomington, IL

This is one driving day of about 98.1 miles and 1h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Bloomington, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 74 for about 63.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 49.1 mi from Bloomington, IL · 56m into the drive

Downtown Wesley, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wesley, IL

49 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

Eureka, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bellevue, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49.1 miles from Bloomington, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 74 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.6 miles.

Arriving in Abingdon, IL

The final approach into Abingdon, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.34 one way

$30.67 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $16.84 $33.68
premium $4.89 $18.88 $37.76
diesel $5.61 $21.66 $43.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

20 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Normal, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Circle K - Tesla Supercharger

Normal, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Culver's - Tesla Supercharger

East Peoria, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Hy-Vee - Tesla Supercharger

Galesburg, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Uptown Station Parking Deck - Tesla Supercharger

Normal, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Normal, IL

Normal, IL

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

8 DCFC

Hy-Vee Peoria - Tesla Supercharger

Peoria, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Walmart 3459 (Bloomington, IL)

Bloomington, IL

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Tesla: 6 ChargePoint Network: 3 EV Connect: 2 Non-Networked: 2 Electrify America: 1 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 CIRCLE_K: 1 Blink Network: 1 UNIVERSAL: 1 RED_E: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.4 0 $10.30 $4.71
Efficient EV 24.5 0 $8.58 $3.92
EV Truck/SUV 39.2 0 $13.73 $6.28

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (68% 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

Bloomington, IL

Evening in Bloomington on Thursday

Local time

5:54 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Abingdon, IL

Evening in Abingdon on Thursday

Local time

5:54 PM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Wesley, IL

49 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

1 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

1h 55m 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 Bloomington, IL to Abingdon, IL covers 98.1 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 74, I 474, IL 41. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.1 miles from Bloomington, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.34 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 98.1 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.1 miles (West Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 51 Business / North Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (West Market Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Bloomington, IL and Abingdon, IL, road signs point toward Rock Island and Knoxville.

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