Origin
Bloomington, IL
Evening in Bloomington on Thursday
Local time
5:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Abingdon, IL
Tom Fisk
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto West Chestnut Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 51 Business / North Center Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto West Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
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
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
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
Knoxville
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IL and Abingdon, IL.
Start on US 51 Business
Continue on US 51 Business
Turn left onto West Chestnut Street
Turn left onto US 51 Business
Continue on US 51 Business
Turn right onto West Market Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 55; I 74; US 51
Take the exit onto I 74
Keep slight left at fork onto I 474
Take the exit
Merge onto I 74
Take the exit
Turn left onto CH 9
Continue on CH 9
Turn right onto Knox Hwy 10
Continue on CH 10
Turn left onto IL 41
Turn right onto West Pearl Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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.
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.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.1 mi from Bloomington, IL · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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 checkTop up before I 74 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.6 miles.
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.
Regular Gas
$15.34 one way
$30.67 round trip
| 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
12 DCFC
Circle K - Tesla Supercharger
Normal, IL
12 DCFC
Culver's - Tesla Supercharger
East Peoria, IL
12 DCFC
Hy-Vee - Tesla Supercharger
Galesburg, IL
12 DCFC
Uptown Station Parking Deck - Tesla Supercharger
Normal, IL
8 DCFC
Normal, IL
Normal, IL
8 DCFC
Hy-Vee Peoria - Tesla Supercharger
Peoria, IL
8 DCFC
Walmart 3459 (Bloomington, IL)
Bloomington, IL
4 DCFC
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Bloomington on Thursday
Local time
5:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Abingdon on Thursday
Local time
5:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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