Origin
Bloomington, IN
Afternoon in Bloomington on Thursday
Local time
1:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomington, IN to Kankakee, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 4m
Distance
195 mi
314 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
10 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 52m
★
6 AM
4h 5m
8 AM
4h 31m
10 AM
4h 14m
12 PM
4h 11m
3 PM
4h 15m
5 PM
4h 29m
8 PM
3h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomington, IN
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Kankakee, IN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Bloomington, IN to Kankakee, IN covers 195 miles and takes about 4h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Meridian Street, I 69, Grand Army of the Republic Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 105 miles on North Meridian Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
97.5 miles from Bloomington, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 4m. Total distance: 195 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Bloomington, IN to Kankakee, IN covers 195 miles and takes about 4h 4m, 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 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Meridian Street is the longest continuous segment at about 105 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 68.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 195 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 68.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.2 miles (North Keystone Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
68.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward Keystone Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 33
Toward Keystone Avenue
7
69.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Turn right toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street...
7
69.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
North Keystone Avenue
Merge onto North Keystone Avenue
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
69.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Enter roundabout toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
6
69.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Keystone Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Keystone Parkway
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, IN to Kankakee, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Bremen along the way.
Bremen
179.7 mi in
|
~3h 41m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Meridian Street | 105 mi | 2h 10m |
| I 69 | 59.6 mi | 1h 7m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 9.3 mi | 12m |
| Keystone Parkway | 5 mi | 7m |
| North Walnut Street | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Laporte Trail | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| I 465 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Roosevelt Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
North Meridian Street
— 105 mi, about 2h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IN and Kankakee, IN.
1
Start on this road
99 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Indiana Avenue
3
Turn left onto East 7th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 7th Street
4
Turn right onto North Walnut Street
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
North Walnut Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
6
Merge onto I 69
48 mi
·
53 min
·
I 69
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on I 69; I 465
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 69; I 465
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 465
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 465
9
Continue on I-465 WB
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
I-465 WB
10
Continue on I 465
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I 465
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 33
Toward Keystone Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right
172 ft
·
6 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto North Keystone Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Keystone Avenue
Use the right lane.
14
Enter roundabout
113 ft
·
6 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
15
Continue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
16
Keep slight left at fork
436 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Keystone Parkway
17
Merge onto Keystone Parkway
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Keystone Parkway
18
Merge onto US 31
105 mi
·
2 hr 10 min
·
North Meridian Street
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 6: Walkerton, Bremen
20
Turn left onto US 6
9.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
21
Continue on US 6
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Roosevelt Road
22
Turn right onto SR 104
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Laporte Trail
23
Arrive at destination
SR 104
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 97.5 miles from Bloomington, IN, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105 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 43 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.5 miles or 1h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kankakee, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bloomington, IN 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, IN
This is one driving day of about 195 miles and 4h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Bloomington, IN.
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 Meridian Street for about 105 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 97.5 mi from Bloomington, IN · 1h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
98 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 97.5 miles from Bloomington, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before North Meridian Street if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 105 miles.
Arriving in Kankakee, IN
The final approach into Kankakee, IN 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 Kankakee, IN.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.49 one way
$60.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $33.47 | $66.94 |
| premium | $4.89 | $37.53 | $75.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.05 | $86.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
10 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Tesla Supercharger
Bloomington, Indiana
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Kokomo, Indiana
Tesla
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Bloomington, Indiana
EV Connect
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Bunker Hill, Indiana
Blink
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Bloomington, Indiana
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
EVBOLT Charging Station
Bloomington, Indiana
Other
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Rochester, Indiana
EV Connect
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Kokomo, Indiana
EV Connect
1 DCFC
EV Connect: 3
Tesla: 2
Other: 2
Blink: 1
ChargePoint: 1
InCharge: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.5 | 0 | $20.47 | $9.36 |
| Efficient EV | 48.8 | 0 | $17.06 | $7.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78 | 0 | $27.30 | $12.48 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Destination
Kankakee, IN
Afternoon in Kankakee on Thursday
Local time
12:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
23 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
4h 4m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bloomington, IN to Kankakee, IN covers 195 miles and takes about 4h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Meridian Street, I 69, Grand Army of the Republic Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 97.5 miles from Bloomington, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.49 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 195 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 68.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.2 miles (North Keystone Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bloomington, IN to Kankakee, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Bremen along the way.
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