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Trip from Bloomington, IL to Vernon, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 39m

Distance

123.1 mi

198 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 29m ★
6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 0m
10 AM
2h 47m
12 PM
2h 45m
3 PM
2h 48m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 33m

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

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Downtown Vernon, IL, IL

Vernon, IL

Mike Tyurin

Trip Overview

The drive from Bloomington, IL to Vernon, IL covers 123.1 miles and takes about 2h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Walnut Street, South Business Route 51, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.2 miles on North Walnut Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.25 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

61.5 miles from Bloomington, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 39m. Total distance: 123.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (33%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile.

Drive Character

The drive from Bloomington, IL to Vernon, IL covers 123.1 miles and takes about 2h 39m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Walnut Street is the longest continuous segment at about 23.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Chestnut Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 39m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 79 miles (US 51; IL 16 / North 2600 East Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 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

4
79 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in | US 51; IL 16 / North 2600 East Road

Turn right onto US 51; IL 16 / North 2600 East Road

Navigation decision point

4
80.5 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in | US 51; IL 16 / East 1st Street

Turn right onto US 51; IL 16 / East 1st Street

Navigation decision point

5
123 mi into trip | ~2h 39m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Walnut Street 23.2 mi 29m
South Business Route 51 19.6 mi 23m
South Main Street 16.5 mi 21m
300 East Road 15.1 mi 17m
County Road 875 East 11.1 mi 12m
United States Highway 51 10.8 mi 12m
US 51 Business 9.9 mi 15m
North 2600 East Rd 7.9 mi 9m
Longest stretch: North Walnut Street — 23.2 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IL and Vernon, 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

17 mi · 21 min · South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on US 51

23 mi · 29 min · North Walnut Street
9

Turn straight onto US 51 Business

9.9 mi · 15 min · US 51 Business
10

Take the ramp onto US 51 Business

20 mi · 23 min · South Business Route 51
11

Continue on US 51

7.9 mi · 9 min · North 2600 East Rd
12

Turn right onto US 51; IL 16

1.0 mi · 1 min · North 2600 East Road
13

Continue on US 51; IL 16

0.5 mi · 1 min · Jackson Street
14

Turn left onto US 51; IL 16

467 ft · 8 sec · Cedar Street
15

Turn right onto US 51; IL 16

0.4 mi · 1 min · East 1st Street
16

Turn left onto US 51; IL 16

0.4 mi · 29 sec · South Poplar Street
17

Turn straight onto US 51

0.6 mi · 2 min · Fair Avenue
18

Continue on US 51

2.0 mi · 2 min · County Road 2400 E
19

Continue on US 51

15 mi · 17 min · 300 East Road
20

Continue on US 51

11 mi · 12 min · County Road 875 East
21

Continue on US 51

1.5 mi · 1 min · North Kennedy Boulevard
22

Turn left onto US 40; US 51; IL 185

0.5 mi · 34 sec · West Gallatin Street
23

Turn right

0.1 mi · 7 sec
24

Continue on US 51

11 mi · 12 min · United States Highway 51
25

Turn right onto West Broadway Street

147 ft · 12 sec · West Broadway Street
26

Turn left

122 ft · 9 sec
27

Arrive at destination

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 61.5 miles from Bloomington, IL, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.2 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 27 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 61.5 miles or 1h 23m 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 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vernon, 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.

+

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 123.1 miles and 2h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 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 North Walnut Street for about 23.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 61.5 mi from Bloomington, IL · 1h 23m into the drive

city in Macon County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Decatur, IL

62 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

Clinton, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Assumption, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.5 miles from Bloomington, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Vernon, IL

The final approach into Vernon, 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 Vernon, 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

$19.25 one way

$38.49 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $21.13 $42.26
premium $4.89 $23.69 $47.38
diesel $5.61 $27.18 $54.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.9 0 $12.93 $5.91
Efficient EV 30.8 0 $10.77 $4.92
EV Truck/SUV 49.2 0 $17.23 $7.88

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (67% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Bloomington, IL

Evening in Bloomington on Thursday

Local time

5:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Mostly Sunny

W 13 to 16 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 7:58AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 7:30AM CDT until April 17 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Vernon, IL

Evening in Vernon on Thursday

Local time

5:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 7 to 10 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 7:58AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 7:30AM CDT until April 17 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

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

3 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 39m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Vernon, IL covers 123.1 miles and takes about 2h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Walnut Street, South Business Route 51, South Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.5 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 $19.25 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 is a straightforward 2h 39m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 79 miles (US 51; IL 16 / North 2600 East Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bloomington, IL to Vernon, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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