Drive Time
48m
Distance
39.9 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Photo: Mike Tyurin
The drive from Bloomington, IL to Peoria, IL covers 39.9 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 74, I 55, West Market Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.4 miles on I 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.06 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
20 miles from Bloomington, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
This is a 48m highway drive covering 39.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 74 and I 55. The longest continuous stretch is about 34.4 miles on I 74.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and I 55. You will hit about 11 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 39.9 miles you will encounter 11 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
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74 toward I 74 West: Peoria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto IL 29 / Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 34.4 mi | 38m |
| I 55 | 2.7 mi | 2m |
| West Market Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| IL 29 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Madison Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northeast Jefferson Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Spalding Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IL and Peoria, 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 right at fork onto I 74
Take the exit onto IL 29
Continue on Spalding Avenue
Turn left onto IL 29
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 39.9 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Peoria, 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 39.9 miles and 48m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20 mi from Bloomington, IL · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20 miles from Bloomington, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Peoria, 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 Peoria, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$6.06 one way
$12.12 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $6.68 | $13.36 |
| premium | $4.80 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.86 | $17.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.55 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Night in Bloomington on Saturday
Local time
9:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Night in Peoria on Saturday
Local time
9:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
53°F
Normal, IL
20 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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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