Trip from Bloomington, IL to Ashburn, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 35m

Distance

128.1 mi

206 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

2h 25m ★

6 AM

2h 36m

8 AM

2h 56m

10 AM

2h 43m

12 PM

2h 41m

3 PM

2h 44m

5 PM

2h 55m

8 PM

2h 29m

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

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Ashburn, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bloomington, IL to Ashburn, IL covers 128.1 miles and takes about 2h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 55, Tri-State Tollway, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 112.2 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.03 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

64.1 miles from Bloomington, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 35m. Total distance: 128.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 35m highway drive covering 128.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and Tri-State Tollway. The longest continuous stretch is about 112.2 miles on I 55.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 112.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and Tri-State Tollway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 128.1 miles you will encounter 8 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 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 116.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

3.6 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the ramp toward I 55 North: Chicago

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 55 North: Chicago

4.1 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 55

Merge onto I 55

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

116.3 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in

Take the exit toward I 294 South: Indiana

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 277B Toward I 294 South: Indiana

121.9 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in

Take the exit toward US 12 East, US 20 East: 95th Street, 76th Avenue

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 17A Toward US 12 East, US 20 East: 95th Street, 76t...

122.1 mi into trip | ~2h 23m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 12, US 20 East: 95th Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 12, US 20 East: 95th Street

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 55	112.2 mi	2h 5m
Tri-State Tollway	4.2 mi	5m
North Main Street	3.6 mi	8m
West 95th Street	2 mi	4m
Southwest Highway	1.6 mi	2m
West 93rd Street	1.2 mi	1m
Mile-Long Bridge	0.9 mi	1m
West Columbus Avenue	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 55 — 112.2 mi, about 2h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 51 Business

136 ft · 5 sec · North East Street

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 51 Business

3.6 mi · 8 min · North Main Street

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 55 North: Chicago Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 55

112 mi · 2 hr 5 min · I 55

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 277B Toward I 294 South: Indiana Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 294

0.8 mi · 57 sec · Tri-State Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 294

0.9 mi · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

Continue on I 294

3.4 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Exit 17A Toward US 12 East, US 20 East: 95th Street, 76th Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Toward US 12, US 20 East: 95th Street Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto US 12; US 20

2.0 mi · 4 min · West 95th Street

Turn left onto Southwest Highway

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Southwest Highway

Use the left lane.

Continue on West 93rd Street

1.2 mi · 1 min · West 93rd Street

Continue on Southwest Highway

1.2 mi · 1 min · Southwest Highway

Continue on West Columbus Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Columbus Avenue

Turn left onto South Central Park Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · South Central Park Avenue

Turn right

182 ft · 13 sec

Arrive at destination

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 64.1 miles from Bloomington, IL, or about 1h 16m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 112.2 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 28 miles or 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 64.1 miles or 1h 16m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ashburn, 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.

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 128.1 miles and 2h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 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 I 55 for about 112.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 64.1 mi from Bloomington, IL · 1h 16m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Morris, IL

64 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

El Paso, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gardner, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 64.1 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 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 112.2 miles.

Arriving in Ashburn, IL

The final approach into Ashburn, 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 Ashburn, IL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 128.1

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.03 one way

$40.05 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$21.99	$43.98
premium	$4.89	$24.65	$49.30
diesel	$5.61	$28.28	$56.57

Estimated Tolls: $0.25

Tri-state Tollway (4.2 mi) $0.25

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 44.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	38.4	$13.45	$6.15
Efficient EV	32	$11.21	$5.12
EV Truck/SUV	51.2	$17.93	$8.20

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bloomington, IL

Evening in Bloomington on Thursday

Local time

5:55 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ashburn, IL

Evening in Ashburn on Thursday

Local time

5:55 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°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

17 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

2h 35m 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 Ashburn, IL covers 128.1 miles and takes about 2h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 55, Tri-State Tollway, North Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 64.1 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 $20.03 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The route from Bloomington, IL to Ashburn, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.

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