Drive Time
4h 15m
Distance
203.9 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
Photo: Mike Tyurin
The drive from Bloomington, IL to Guilford, IL covers 203.9 miles and takes about 4h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Main Street, I 55 South, I 39 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.27 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
101.9 miles from Bloomington, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 15m drive with frequent turns across 203.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 55 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 39 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 20 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| U | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 20 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Galena Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East North Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IL and Guilford, IL.
Start on North East Street
Continue on North Main Street
Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford
Continue straight
Take the exit slight left toward US 20 West: Freeport, Rockford
Merge slight left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward US 20 BUS: Freeport
Turn slight right onto South Galena Avenue
Turn left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
Continue on East North Avenue
Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
Continue on East Woodbine Street
Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
Continue on South Main Street
Turn straight onto Diagonal Street
Continue on West Madison Street
Turn right onto South Elizabeth Scales Mound Road
Turn left onto West Rawlins Road
Continue on West Guilford Road
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.9 miles or 2h 7m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Guilford, 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 203.9 miles and 4h 15m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 101.9 mi from Bloomington, IL · 2h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
102 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 101.9 miles from Bloomington, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Guilford, 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 Guilford, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$30.27 one way
$60.54 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $34.14 | $68.28 |
| premium | $4.65 | $37.36 | $74.72 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $42.58 | $85.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.2 | 0 | $21.41 | $9.79 |
| Efficient EV | 51 | 0 | $17.84 | $8.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81.6 | 1 | $28.55 | $13.05 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Bloomington on Saturday
Local time
7:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Guilford on Saturday
Local time
7:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
43°F
Rockford, IL
102 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
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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