Origin
Bloomington, IL
Night in Bloomington on Tuesday
Local time
10:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomington, IL to Rutland, IL
Data updated 4 hours ago
Drive Time
50m
Distance
37.1 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
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6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rutland, IL
Mike Bird
Trip Overview
The drive from Bloomington, IL to Rutland, IL covers 37.1 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 39, Illinois Route 251, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.3 miles on I 39. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.80 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
18.6 miles from Bloomington, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 50m highway drive covering 37.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 39 and Illinois Route 251. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.3 miles on I 39.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 39 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 39 and Illinois Route 251. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 50m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
7
4.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 164
Toward I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford
4
31.1 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward Minonk
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Minonk
4
31.4 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
CR 2 / West Chestnut Street
Turn right onto CR 2 / West Chestnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
37.1 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
South East Front Street
Turn right onto South East Front Street
Navigation decision point
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 Rutland, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Minonk along the way.
Minonk
31.1 mi in
|
~39m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 39 | 26.3 mi | 28m |
| Illinois Route 251 | 5 mi | 8m |
| North Main Street | 3.8 mi | 9m |
| West Chestnut Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Broad Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North East Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South East Front Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 39
— 26.3 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IL and Rutland, IL.
1
Start on US 51 Business
136 ft
·
5 sec
·
North East Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on US 51 Business
3.8 mi
·
9 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Use the right lane.
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 164
Toward I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford
5
Continue on I 39; US 51
26 mi
·
28 min
·
I 39; US 51
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward Minonk
7
Turn right onto CR 2
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Chestnut Street
8
Turn left onto IL 251
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Illinois Route 251
9
Turn right onto West Broad Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Broad Street
10
Turn right onto South East Front Street
82 ft
·
3 sec
·
South East Front Street
11
Arrive at destination
South East Front Street
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 18.6 miles from Bloomington, IL, or about 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.3 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 37.1 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.6 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 Rutland, 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 37.1 miles and 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bloomington, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 39 for about 26.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.6 mi from Bloomington, IL · 25m 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Bloomington, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rutland, IL
The final approach into Rutland, 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 Rutland, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.80 one way
$11.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.37 | $12.74 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.14 | $14.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
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: 13 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 | 11.1 | 0 | $3.90 | $1.78 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Rutland, IL
Night in Rutland on Tuesday
Local time
10:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°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
1 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
50m 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 Rutland, IL covers 37.1 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 39, Illinois Route 251, North Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.6 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 $5.80 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.
This is a straightforward 50m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Bloomington, IL to Rutland, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Minonk along the way.
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