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Trip from Bloomington, IL to Hanover Park, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 42m

Distance

134.6 mi

217 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 32m ★
6 AM
2h 43m
8 AM
3h 4m
10 AM
2h 50m
12 PM
2h 48m
3 PM
2h 51m
5 PM
3h 3m
8 PM
2h 36m

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

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Downtown Hanover Park, IL, IL

Hanover Park, IL

Willian Justen de Vasconcellos

Trip Overview

The drive from Bloomington, IL to Hanover Park, IL covers 134.6 miles and takes about 2h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 55, Veterans Memorial Tollway, Lake Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 103.2 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.04 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

67.3 miles from Bloomington, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 103.2 mi 1h 53m
Veterans Memorial Tollway 17.7 mi 22m
Lake Street 6.6 mi 11m
North Main Street 3.6 mi 8m
Barrington Road 0.8 mi 1m
North East Street <0.1 mi <1m
Sycamore Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 103.2 mi, about 1h 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 51 Business

136 ft · 5 sec · North East Street
Use the straight lane.
2

Continue on US 51 Business

3.6 mi · 8 min · North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
3

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 55 North: Chicago Use the right lane.
4

Merge onto I 55

103 mi · 1 hr 53 min · I 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 269 Toward I 355 Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork

1.2 mi · 2 min
Toward I 355 North: Northwest Suburbs
7

Merge onto I 355

18 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 31 Toward US 20: Lake Street Use the slight right lane.
9

Turn left

113 ft · 4 sec
Use the left lane.
10

Turn straight onto US 20

5.8 mi · 10 min · Lake Street
Use the left lane.
11

Continue on US 20

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lake Street
12

Turn right onto Barrington Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Barrington Road
13

Turn left onto Sycamore Avenue

104 ft · 4 sec · Sycamore Avenue
Use the left lane.
14

Arrive at destination

Sycamore Avenue

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 67.3 miles from Bloomington, IL, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.2 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 30 miles or 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 67.3 miles or 1h 19m 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 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hanover Park, 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.

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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 134.6 miles and 2h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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 103.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Joliet, IL

67 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Morris, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67.3 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 103.2 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Tacochela Mexican Restaurant and Catering

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Downers Grove, Illinois

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 115.3

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+16304478226

Visit website

Steven's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Woodridge, Illinois

2.2 mi

Nay Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Glendale Heights, Illinois

2.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Shibam Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Glendale Heights, Illinois

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 124.9

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+12244487577

Visit website

Tacochela Mexican Restaurant and Catering

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 115.3

Downers Grove, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+16304478226

Visit website

Steven's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 115.3

Woodridge, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+16308109812

Visit website

Nay Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 124.9

Glendale Heights, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+16308683744

Visit website

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 115.3

Downers Grove, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13312159463

Visit website

Subway

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 105.7

Romeoville, Illinois

Hours: 7:30 am–9 pm

+18155243248

Visit website

LongHorn Steakhouse

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 105.7

Bolingbrook, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16307830684

Visit website

Angeli's Restaurant & Catering

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 115.3

Naperville, Illinois

Hours: 4–9 pm

+16304201370

Visit website

McDonald's Glendale Heights-O’Keefe Family Restaurants

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv mile 124.9

Glendale Heights, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16308719007

Visit website

Shibam Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 124.9

Glendale Heights, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+12244487577

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Normal, Illinois

+13094549590

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Bloomington, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+13096641222

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Bloomington, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–12 pm

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Bloomington, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Bloomington, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

Bloomington, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.6 and 134.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
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
5
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.
8
107.3 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in

Take the exit toward I 355 Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs

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 269 Toward I 355 Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest...
7
126.7 mi into trip | ~2h 28m in

Take the exit toward US 20: Lake Street

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 31 Toward US 20: Lake Street
6
134.5 mi into trip | ~2h 42m in | Sycamore Avenue

Turn left onto Sycamore Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.04 one way

$42.09 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $23.10 $46.21
premium $4.89 $25.90 $51.81
diesel $5.61 $29.72 $59.44

Estimated Tolls: $1.24

Veterans Memorial Tollway (17.7 mi) $1.24

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

$21

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40.4 0 $14.13 $6.46
Efficient EV 33.7 0 $11.78 $5.38
EV Truck/SUV 53.8 0 $18.84 $8.61

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bloomington, IL

Afternoon in Bloomington on Saturday

Local time

12:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hanover Park, IL

Afternoon in Hanover Park on Saturday

Local time

12:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

50°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 42m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

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...

22 mi from route ~56 min detour Free near mile 111.4
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

134.6 mi in 2h 42m, mostly highway — 103.2 mi of that is on I 55.

77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 103.2 mi on I 55.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and Veterans Memorial Tollway. You will hit about 10 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 134.6 miles you will encounter 10 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 107.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Bloomington, IL to Hanover Park, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Southwest Suburbs along the way.

Southwest Suburbs

107.3 mi in | ~2h 3m

About the Cities

Starting in Bloomington, IL

Full guide →

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.

Top landmarks

  • • David Davis Mansion — house museum in Bloomington, Illinois
  • • Bloomington Central Business District — historic and central business district in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois,...
  • • George H. Miller House — Bloomington, Illinois, listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Arriving in Hanover Park, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1958

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 42m. Total distance: 134.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 103.2 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.24 in tolls one way, starting with Veterans Memorial Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hanover Park, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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

Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hanover Park, IL before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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