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Drive Time
2h 1m
Distance
89.9 mi
145 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avon, IL
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The drive from Bloomington, IL to Avon, IL covers 89.9 miles and takes about 2h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 74, West Barlow Road, West Farmington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.4 miles on I 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.05 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
44.9 miles from Bloomington, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
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The drive from Bloomington, IL to Avon, IL covers 89.9 miles and takes about 2h 1m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Chestnut Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 89.9 miles you will encounter 17 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
Take the ramp toward I 55 North, US 51 North, I 74 West: Joliet, Rockford, Peoria
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bloomington, IL and Avon, IL, road signs point toward Rock Island and Farmington.
Rock Island
Farmington
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 28.4 mi | 30m |
| West Barlow Road | 21.5 mi | 32m |
| West Farmington Road | 13.3 mi | 19m |
| I 474 | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| IL 41 | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| I 55 | 2.7 mi | 2m |
| West Plank Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| West Market Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IL and Avon, 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
Continue on IL 905
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto IL 911
Turn right onto IL 116
Continue on IL 116
Continue on IL 78; IL 116
Turn right onto IL 116
Turn left onto IL 116
Turn left onto IL 41
Turn left onto East Wood 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 80 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.9 miles or 52m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Avon, IL than in the middle of the route.
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 89.9 miles and 2h 1m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.9 mi from Bloomington, IL · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 44.9 miles from Bloomington, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Avon, 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 Avon, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$14.05 one way
$28.11 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.43 | $30.86 |
| premium | $4.89 | $17.30 | $34.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.85 | $39.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27 | 0 | $9.44 | $4.32 |
| Efficient EV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.87 | $3.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36 | 0 | $12.59 | $5.75 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (65% 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
Late night in Bloomington on Wednesday
Local time
1:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Avon on Wednesday
Local time
1:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
55°F
Peoria, IL
45 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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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