Trip from Bourbonnais, IL to Bloomington, IL

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 59m

Distance

90 mi

145 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 51m ★

6 AM

2h 0m

8 AM

2h 17m

10 AM

2h 6m

12 PM

2h 4m

3 PM

2h 6m

5 PM

2h 16m

8 PM

1h 54m

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

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Bourbonnais, IL

Pierre Blaché

Trip Overview

Connecting Bourbonnais to Bloomington, this 90-mile journey across the Illinois Midwest typically takes about 1 hour and 59 minutes to complete. It is a straightforward trip that fits perfectly into a single day, leaving you plenty of time at your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $14 for fuel, making this an economical excursion for travelers looking to traverse this stretch of the state. Because the route relies heavily on major infrastructure, you can expect a predictable and efficient transit between these two Midwestern hubs. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick visit, the simplicity of this drive allows for a stress-free experience.

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

45 miles from Bourbonnais, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 67% of your time spent on major routes like I-55, Livingston Road, and County Road 0. You will settle into a steady rhythm during the longest stretch of the journey, which spans 48.7 miles on I-55. The road moves from the suburban feel of Bourbonnais into the broader landscape of central Illinois, balancing high-speed interstate travel with secondary road segments. Behind the wheel, you will notice the transition from busier corridors to more open stretches, providing a consistent driving experience that requires little technical maneuvering. It is a functional route designed for getting from point A to point B with minimal complexity.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 48.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and Livingston Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near IL 102 / Main Street Northwest.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 1h 59m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (IL 102 / Main Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 83.4 miles (I 55 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | IL 102 / Main Street Northwest

At end of road, turn right onto IL 102 / Main Street Northwest

Navigation decision point

83.4 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in | I 55 Business

Take the exit onto I 55 Business toward I 55 Business South: Veterans Parkway, Central Illinois Regional Airport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 167 Toward I 55 Business South: Veterans Parkway, C...

87.4 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in

Take the exit toward IL 9 West: Pekin

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward IL 9 West: Pekin

89.1 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in | US 150 / North Clinton Street

Turn left onto US 150 / North Clinton Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

89.8 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in | East Douglas Street

Turn right onto East Douglas 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 Bourbonnais, IL to Bloomington, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Illinois Regional Airport along the way.

Illinois Regional Airport

83.4 mi in | ~1h 45m | via I 55 Business

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 55	48.7 mi	52m
Livingston Road	11.7 mi	17m
County Road 0	9.7 mi	14m
West Route 17	7.7 mi	11m
I 55 Business	3.1 mi	5m
North Kennedy Drive	1.9 mi	3m
East Empire Street	1.6 mi	3m
West Court Street	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 55 — 48.7 mi, about 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bourbonnais, IL and Bloomington, IL.

Start on Olde Oak Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Olde Oak Drive

At end of road, turn right onto IL 102

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Main Street Northwest

Turn right onto US 45; US 52

0.5 mi · 51 sec · South Main Street

Continue on US 45; US 52

1.9 mi · 3 min · North Kennedy Drive

Turn right onto IL 17

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Court Street

Continue on IL 17

0.3 mi · 25 sec · Court Street

Continue on IL 17

0.5 mi · 46 sec · West Station Street

Continue on IL 17

9.7 mi · 14 min · County Road 0

Continue on IL 17

7.7 mi · 11 min · West Route 17

Continue on IL 17

12 mi · 17 min · Livingston Road

Continue on IL 17

0.4 mi · 40 sec · East 3200 North Road

Turn left

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Toward I 55 South: Bloomington

Merge onto I 55

49 mi · 52 min · I 55

Take the exit onto I 55 Business

3.1 mi · 5 min · I 55 Business

Exit 167 Toward I 55 Business South: Veterans Parkway, Central Illinois Regional Airport Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 55 Business

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Veterans Parkway

Use the left / straight lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 22 sec

Toward IL 9 West: Pekin Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto IL 9

1.6 mi · 3 min · East Empire Street

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto US 150

0.3 mi · 50 sec · North Clinton Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto East Mulberry Street

0.3 mi · 59 sec · East Mulberry Street

Turn left onto North Prairie Street

275 ft · 14 sec · North Prairie Street

Turn right onto East Douglas Street

504 ft · 23 sec · East Douglas Street

Turn right onto US 51 Business

0.1 mi · 15 sec · North East Street

Arrive at destination

US 51 Business

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best. You will not need to plan for any formal stops along the way, as the two-hour duration is manageable for most drivers without a break. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Bourbonnais, as budgeting the $14 for gas ensures you won't need to hunt for stations while on the interstate. To make the most of your time, consider checking traffic conditions on I-55 specifically, as this segment accounts for the bulk of your travel time. Embracing the direct nature of this drive allows you to maximize your arrival time in Bloomington.

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 45 miles from Bourbonnais, IL, or about 1h 4m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.7 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 20 miles or 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 45 miles or 1h 4m 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 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bloomington, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Bourbonnais, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bourbonnais, IL

This is one driving day of about 90 miles and 1h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Bourbonnais, IL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 48.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45 mi from Bourbonnais, IL · 1h 4m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dwight, IL

45 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

Gardner, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dwight, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45 miles from Bourbonnais, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bloomington, IL

The final approach into Bloomington, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.07 one way

$28.14 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$15.45	$30.90
premium	$4.89	$17.32	$34.64
diesel	$5.61	$19.87	$39.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	27	$9.45	$4.32
Efficient EV	22.5	$7.87	$3.60
EV Truck/SUV	36	$12.60	$5.76

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Bourbonnais, IL

Evening in Bourbonnais on Wednesday

Local time

5:55 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bloomington, IL

Evening in Bloomington on Wednesday

Local time

5:55 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 17 mph 49% chance 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

8 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

1h 59m 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 Bourbonnais, IL to Bloomington, IL covers 90 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 55, Livingston Road, County Road 0. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 45 miles from Bourbonnais, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.07 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 59m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

On the drive from Bourbonnais, IL to Bloomington, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Illinois Regional Airport along the way.

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Trip from Bourbonnais, IL to Bloomington, IL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Bloomington, IL

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bourbonnais, IL

Bloomington, IL

Same local time

8 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 59m on the road

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