The drive from Bloomington, IL to Patton, IL covers 133.4 miles and takes about 2h 56m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 74, Georgetown Road, East Terre Haute Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 78.4 miles on I 74.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.86 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
66.7 miles from Bloomington, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 17m into the drive
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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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 56m. Total distance: 133.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Bloomington, IL to Patton, IL covers 133.4 miles and takes about 2h 56m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 74 is the longest continuous segment at about 78.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 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.
Driving Effort5/10
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 133.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 4 miles (I 74): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|West Chestnut Street
Turn left onto West Chestnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|US 51 Business / North Center Street
Turn left onto US 51 Business / North Center Street
Navigation decision point
5
4 mi into trip|~9m in|I 74
Merge onto I 74
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
82.4 mi into trip|~1h 34m in
Take the exit toward US 150, IL 1
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 150, IL 1
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82.6 mi into trip|~1h 35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 74
78.4 mi
1h 25m
Georgetown Road
29.6 mi
44m
East Terre Haute Road
7.3 mi
10m
North Terre Haute Road
5.5 mi
7m
North State Street
1.9 mi
2m
South Main Street
1.8 mi
3m
North Central Avenue
1.5 mi
2m
East 2250th Road
1.4 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 78.4 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IL and Patton, IL.
1
Start on US 51 Business
136 ft·5 sec·North East Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on US 51 Business
396 ft·16 sec·North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto West Chestnut Street
273 ft·19 sec·West Chestnut Street
4
Turn left onto US 51 Business
393 ft·13 sec·North Center Street
5
Continue on US 51 Business
0.5 mi·1 min·North Madison Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Continue on US 51 Business
1.1 mi·2 min·South Center Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 51 Business
1.8 mi·3 min·South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 74 East: Champaign
9
Merge onto I 74
78 mi·1 hr 25 min·I 74
Use the slight right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward US 150, IL 1
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·35 sec
Toward US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
12
Turn straight onto US 150; IL 1
14 mi·20 min·Georgetown Road
13
Continue on US 150; IL 1
1.9 mi·2 min·North State Street
14
Continue on US 150; IL 1
6.1 mi·9 min·Georgetown Road
15
Continue on US 150; IL 1
0.3 mi·28 sec·1575 E US 36
16
Continue on US 150; IL 1
10 mi·14 min·Georgetown Road
17
Continue on US 150; IL 1
1.4 mi·3 min·IL Route 1
18
Turn right onto US 150; IL 1
512 ft·8 sec·West Elliot Street
19
Turn left onto US 150; IL 1
1.5 mi·2 min·North Central Avenue
20
Turn left onto US 150; IL 16; IL 133
0.6 mi·59 sec·West Jasper Street
21
Turn right onto North Terre Haute Road
5.5 mi·7 min·North Terre Haute Road
22
Continue on East Terre Haute Road
7.3 mi·10 min·East Terre Haute Road
23
Turn right onto 74th Place
0.6 mi·2 min·74th Place
24
Turn right onto East 2250th Road
1.4 mi·5 min·East 2250th Road
25
Arrive at destination
East 2250th Road
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 66.7 miles from Bloomington, IL, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.4 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 29 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.7 miles or 1h 17m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Patton, 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 133.4 miles and 2h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 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 74 for about 78.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.7 mi from Bloomington, IL
· 1h 17m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.86 one way
$41.71 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg47 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$22.90
$45.80
premium
$4.89
$25.67
$51.34
diesel
$5.61
$29.45
$58.91
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.7 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
0
$14.01
$6.40
Efficient EV
33.4
0
$11.67
$5.34
EV Truck/SUV
53.4
0
$18.68
$8.54
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
Morning
in Bloomington on Saturday
Local time
6:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Patton, IL
Morning
in Patton on Saturday
Local time
6:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
24 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 56m 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 Patton, IL covers 133.4 miles and takes about 2h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 74, Georgetown Road, East Terre Haute Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.7 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 $20.86 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 133.4 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 4 miles (I 74): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bloomington, IL to Patton, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
