Origin
Bloomington, IL
Morning in Bloomington on Tuesday
Local time
11:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomington, IL to Arthur, IL
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
1h 46m
Distance
77 mi
124 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 39m
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6 AM
1h 47m
8 AM
2h 3m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 51m
3 PM
1h 53m
5 PM
2h 2m
8 PM
1h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arthur, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bloomington, IL to Arthur, IL covers 77 miles and takes about 1h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 74, County Road 6, North County Road 000 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.9 miles on I 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.70 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
38.5 miles from Bloomington, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Bloomington, IL to Arthur, IL covers 77 miles and takes about 1h 46m, 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 32 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 35.9 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.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 46m drive. You will face about 13 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 3.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Chestnut Street
Turn left onto West Chestnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 51 Business / North Center Street
Turn left onto US 51 Business / North Center Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 74 East: Champaign
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 74 East: Champaign
5
40 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward IL 47: Mahomet
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 172
Toward IL 47: Mahomet
4
40.7 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
US 150; IL 47 / East Oak Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 150; IL 47 / East Oak Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 35.9 mi | 38m |
| County Road 6 | 9.2 mi | 12m |
| North County Road 000 East | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| County Road 300 E | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| County Road 00 East | 4 mi | 7m |
| County Road 50 East | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 35.9 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IL and Arthur, 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
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 74 East: Champaign
9
Merge onto I 74
36 mi
·
38 min
·
I 74
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 172
Toward IL 47: Mahomet
11
Turn right onto IL 47
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Lombard Street
12
At end of road, turn right onto US 150; IL 47
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
East Oak Street
13
Turn left onto IL 47
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Division Street
14
Continue on IL 47
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road 300 E
15
Turn right onto IL 10
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 1600 N
16
Turn left onto CR 6
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
17
Continue on CR 6
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
County Road 200 East
18
Continue on CR 6
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
19
Continue on CR 6
9.2 mi
·
12 min
·
County Road 6
20
Turn right onto CR 17
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 17
21
Continue on CR 17
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Johnson Street
22
Continue on CR 17
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
County Line Street
23
Continue on CR 17
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road 00 East
24
Continue on County Road 50 East
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
County Road 50 East
25
Continue on County Highway 14
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
County Highway 14
26
Continue on North County Road 50 East
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
North County Road 50 East
27
Continue on North Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
28
Turn right onto US 36
522 ft
·
8 sec
·
County Road 950 North
29
Continue on US 36
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
United States Route 36
30
Turn left onto North County Road 000 East
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
North County Road 000 East
31
Continue on North Vine Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Vine Street
32
Arrive at destination
South Vine 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 38.5 miles from Bloomington, IL, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.9 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 77 miles or 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.5 miles or 46m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arthur, 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.
+
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 77 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bloomington, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 74 for about 35.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.5 mi from Bloomington, IL · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 77 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.5 miles from Bloomington, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Arthur, IL
The final approach into Arthur, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Arthur, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.70 one way
$23.39 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $12.89 | $25.79 |
| premium | $4.80 | $14.54 | $29.07 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.11 | $34.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.08 | $3.70 |
| Efficient EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.74 | $3.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.78 | $4.93 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Arthur, IL
Morning in Arthur on Tuesday
Local time
11:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
2 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
1h 46m 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 Arthur, IL covers 77 miles and takes about 1h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 74, County Road 6, North County Road 000 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.5 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 $11.70 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 is a straightforward 1h 46m drive. You will face about 13 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 3.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Bloomington, IL to Arthur, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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