The drive from Bloomington, IL to Anna, IL covers 236.2 miles and takes about 4h 45m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ken Gray Expressway, I 57, North Walnut Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.7 miles on Ken Gray Expressway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
118.1 miles from Bloomington, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 33m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 45m. Total distance: 236.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Bloomington, IL to Anna, IL covers 236.2 miles and takes about 4h 45m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ken Gray Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 61.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Chestnut Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 45m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 79 miles (US 51; IL 16 / North 2600 East Road): Navigation decision point.
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
4
79 mi into trip|~1h 44m in|US 51; IL 16 / North 2600 East Road
Turn right onto US 51; IL 16 / North 2600 East Road
Navigation decision point
5
230.1 mi into trip|~4h 36m in
Take the exit toward IL 146: Anna, Vienna
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IL 146: Anna, Vienna
5
230.3 mi into trip|~4h 36m in|IL 146 / 770N
Turn right onto IL 146 / 770N
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ken Gray Expressway
61.7 mi
1h 6m
I 57
24.5 mi
26m
North Walnut Street
23.2 mi
29m
South Business Route 51
19.6 mi
23m
South Main Street
16.5 mi
21m
300 East Road
15.1 mi
17m
United States Highway 51
13.4 mi
15m
County Road 875 East
11.1 mi
12m
Longest stretch:
Ken Gray Expressway
— 61.7 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IL and Anna, 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
0.5 mi·1 min·North Madison Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Continue on US 51 Business
1.1 mi·2 min·South Center Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 51 Business
17 mi·21 min·South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 51
23 mi·29 min·North Walnut Street
9
Turn straight onto US 51 Business
9.9 mi·15 min·US 51 Business
10
Take the ramp onto US 51 Business
20 mi·23 min·South Business Route 51
11
Continue on US 51
7.9 mi·9 min·North 2600 East Rd
12
Turn right onto US 51; IL 16
1.0 mi·1 min·North 2600 East Road
13
Continue on US 51; IL 16
0.5 mi·1 min·Jackson Street
14
Turn left onto US 51; IL 16
467 ft·8 sec·Cedar Street
15
Turn right onto US 51; IL 16
0.4 mi·1 min·East 1st Street
16
Turn left onto US 51; IL 16
0.4 mi·29 sec·South Poplar Street
17
Turn straight onto US 51
0.6 mi·2 min·Fair Avenue
18
Continue on US 51
2.0 mi·2 min·County Road 2400 E
19
Continue on US 51
15 mi·17 min·300 East Road
20
Continue on US 51
11 mi·12 min·County Road 875 East
21
Continue on US 51
1.5 mi·1 min·North Kennedy Boulevard
22
Turn left onto US 40; US 51; IL 185
0.5 mi·34 sec·West Gallatin Street
23
Turn right
0.1 mi·7 sec
24
Continue on US 51
13 mi·15 min·United States Highway 51
25
Continue on US 51
10 mi·11 min·250E
26
Turn left onto US 50
7.6 mi·8 min·US 50
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi·45 sec
28
Merge onto I 57
24 mi·26 min·I 57
29
Keep slight right at fork onto I 57
62 mi·1 hr 6 min·Ken Gray Expressway
30
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
Toward IL 146: Anna, Vienna
31
Turn right onto IL 146
388 ft·6 sec·770N
32
Continue on IL 146
5.8 mi·8 min·East Vienna Street
33
Turn left onto IL 146
34 ft·0 sec·Broad Street
34
Arrive at destination
IL 146
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 118.1 miles from Bloomington, IL, or about 2h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.7 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 52 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.1 miles or 2h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anna, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bloomington, 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 Bloomington, IL
This is one driving day of about 236.2 miles and 4h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Bloomington, 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 Ken Gray Expressway for about 61.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 118.1 mi from Bloomington, IL
· 2h 33m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.93 one way
$73.85 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg83 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$40.54
$81.09
premium
$4.89
$45.45
$90.91
diesel
$5.61
$52.15
$104.30
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
32 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Bloomington, Illinois
Other
1 DCFC
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Normal, Illinois
Other
1 DCFC
Rivian Waypoints
Normal, Illinois
Rivian
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Normal, Illinois
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Normal, Illinois
Tesla
1 DCFC
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Bloomington, Illinois
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Normal, Illinois
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Bloomington, Illinois
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 14
Other: 9
Tesla: 3
Rivian: 2
Tesla Destination: 1
Electrify America: 1
EV Connect: 1
Shell Recharge: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
70.9
0
$24.80
$11.34
Efficient EV
59.1
0
$20.67
$9.45
EV Truck/SUV
94.5
1
$33.07
$15.12
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Morning
in Bloomington on Friday
Local time
7:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Anna, IL
Morning
in Anna on Friday
Local time
7:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
25 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 45m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Anna, IL covers 236.2 miles and takes about 4h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ken Gray Expressway, I 57, North Walnut Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 118.1 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 $36.93 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 45m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 79 miles (US 51; IL 16 / North 2600 East Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bloomington, IL to Anna, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
EV charging comes from the
NREL Alternative Fuels
dataset.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
