Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
37.8 mi
61 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Groveland, IL
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Bloomington, IL to Groveland, IL is 37.8 miles and takes about 49 minutes via I 74 and I 55, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Illinois, making it a convenient option for local travelers. The drive primarily utilizes interstate highways, offering a straightforward and efficient journey. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick errand, a short visit, or as a segment of a longer Midwestern road trip. You'll encounter a highway-focused experience designed for getting you to your destination with minimal fuss.
Bloomington, pop. 77,000 (2010 census), is a city in the Midwestern state of Illinois in the United States of America, on the classic Route 66 highway across the country. With neighboring Normal, pop. 52,000 (2010 census), it forms a combined community of about 130,000 known locally as the Twin Cities. Illinois Wesleyan University is in Bloomington, and is not to be confused with Illinois State University in Normal.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 37.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 80% of the journey on major interstates. Expect a consistent pace as you navigate I 74 and I 55. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 26.9 miles on I 74, offering a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. While primarily interstate, the final leg involves West Birchwood Street, introducing a slight shift in the driving environment as you approach Groveland. Overall, it’s a practical drive built for speed and directness.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and I 55. 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.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 37.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
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
Take the exit onto I 74 toward I 74 West: Peoria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bloomington, IL and Groveland, IL, road signs point toward Rockford and Peoria.
Rockford
Peoria
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 26.9 mi | 29m |
| I 55 | 2.7 mi | 2m |
| West Birchwood Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| West Market Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Edgewater Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Springfield Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| I 155 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| North Madison Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IL and Groveland, 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
Take the exit
Continue on I 155
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto IL 98
Continue on IL 98
Turn left onto Springfield Road
Turn right onto Washington Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.9 mi from Bloomington, IL · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from Bloomington, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Groveland, IL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$5.91 one way
$11.82 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.27 | $14.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.35 | $16.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.97 | $1.81 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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 Friday
Local time
8:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Groveland on Friday
Local time
8:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
74°F
Danvers, IL
19 mi in
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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