Origin
Bloomington, IN
Evening in Bloomington on Sunday
Local time
7:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomington, IN to New Pekin, IN
Drive Time
1h 36m
Distance
65.7 mi
106 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 29m
★
6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 41m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 42m
5 PM
1h 50m
8 PM
1h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomington, IN
Chris Flaten
New Pekin, IN
Enchanted Earth
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through the Indiana Midwest, the 65.7-mile trek from Bloomington to New Pekin is a straightforward option. You can comfortably complete this 1-hour and 36-minute journey in a single day, making it an ideal choice for those who prefer to keep their travel plans simple. Budgeting approximately $10 for fuel should cover your needs for this excursion. Navigating between these two points involves a mix of local roads, specifically SR 37, South Old State Road 37, and State Road 60. Because the total duration is quite manageable, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated logistics, allowing you to focus on the road ahead.
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
32.9 miles from Bloomington, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a varied experience as you transition through the regional landscape, as this route is classified as a mixed drive. Roughly 41% of your trip will be spent on highways, providing a balance between steady speeds and more localized travel. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 28.4 miles while navigating State Road 60, which serves as the backbone of the latter half of the trip. The transition between these road types keeps the drive engaging, moving you from the familiarity of SR 37 into the more specific corridors leading toward New Pekin. You will find that the character of the road shifts fluidly, requiring you to stay alert as you move through these different road segments.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Road 60 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.4 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 South Dunn Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 36m drive. You will face about 10 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 (South Dunn Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 56.4 miles (North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Dunn Street
Turn left onto South Dunn Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East 3rd Street
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
6
56.4 mi into trip
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~1h 20m in
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North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
56.6 mi into trip
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~1h 20m in
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Westside Road
At end of road, turn right onto Westside Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
59.1 mi into trip
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~1h 24m in
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SR 60 / State Road 60
Enter roundabout onto SR 60 / State Road 60
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Road 60 | 28.4 mi | 43m |
| SR 37 | 26.8 mi | 32m |
| South Old State Road 37 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| South Walnut Street | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| South Jackson Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Mulberry Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| South College Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Old State Road 60 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Road 60
— 28.4 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IN and New Pekin, IN.
1
Start on this road
99 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on East 4th Street
379 ft
·
20 sec
·
East 4th Street
3
Turn left onto South Dunn Street
403 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Dunn Street
4
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
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East 3rd Street
5
Turn left onto South College Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South College Avenue
6
Turn straight onto South Walnut Street
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
South Walnut Street
7
Continue on South Old State Road 37
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South Old State Road 37
8
Turn left onto SR 37
27 mi
·
32 min
·
SR 37
9
Turn left onto SR 60
22 mi
·
32 min
·
State Road 60
10
At end of road, turn left onto SR 56; SR 60
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Mulberry Street
11
Continue on SR 56; SR 60
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Hackberry Street
12
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the right lane.
13
At end of road, turn right onto Westside Road
522 ft
·
12 sec
·
Westside Road
14
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
15
Turn left onto South Jackson Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Jackson Street
16
Continue on Old State Road 60
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Old State Road 60
17
Enter roundabout onto SR 60
157 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Road 60
18
Continue on SR 60
6.6 mi
·
11 min
·
State Road 60
19
Arrive at destination
SR 60
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever it best fits your schedule without needing to worry about rigid timing. Because there are no mandatory stops scheduled along the 65.7-mile path, you can easily pull over whenever you feel the need to stretch your legs or grab a quick refreshment. Keep in mind that your primary route relies on a combination of state roads, so stay attentive to speed limit changes as you move between highway sections and smaller stretches. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to ensure your fuel tank is ready for the 1-hour and 36-minute duration, as maintaining a steady pace across the 28.4-mile stretch on State Road 60 is much more comfortable when you aren't worrying about your fuel gauge.
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 32.9 miles from Bloomington, IN, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.4 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 65.7 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.9 miles or 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Pekin, 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 65.7 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bloomington, IN.
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 State Road 60 for about 28.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.9 mi from Bloomington, IN · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 65.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.9 miles from Bloomington, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Pekin, IN
The final approach into New Pekin, 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 New Pekin, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.98 one way
$19.96 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $11.00 | $22.00 |
| premium | $4.80 | $12.40 | $24.81 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.60 | $29.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.15 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.75 | $2.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.20 | $4.20 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
New Pekin, IN
Evening in New Pekin on Sunday
Local time
7:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
60°F
Jackson, IL
33 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
19 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
1h 36m 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, IN to New Pekin, IN covers 65.7 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Road 60, SR 37, South Old State Road 37. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.9 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 $9.98 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 1h 36m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Dunn Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 56.4 miles (North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bloomington, IN to New Pekin, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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