Origin
Burbank, IL
Night in Burbank on Wednesday
Local time
11:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burbank, IL to Bloomington, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 30m
Distance
124.7 mi
201 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 20m
★
6 AM
2h 31m
8 AM
2h 51m
10 AM
2h 38m
12 PM
2h 36m
3 PM
2h 39m
5 PM
2h 50m
8 PM
2h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burbank, IL
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Trip Overview
This 124.7-mile drive from Burbank, IL to Bloomington, IL is a straightforward Midwest excursion, easily manageable as a single-day trip with a projected duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes. You'll primarily be on highways, with a 91% highway share, making it a quick and efficient journey. The estimated fuel cost is around $20, so budget accordingly. This route is a good option if you're looking for a direct connection between two points in Illinois, with no significant regional shifts to consider. It's a practical choice for a day trip, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination.
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
62.4 miles from Burbank, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip. You'll spend most of your time on major expressways like the Adlai Stevenson Expressway and Tri-State Tollway before transitioning to I-55 Business. With 91% of the route on highways, this is not a scenic byway but rather an efficient corridor. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 109.6 miles on the Adlai Stevenson Expressway, meaning you can settle in for a solid block of driving without frequent exits. The road maintains a consistent character for most of the journey, prioritizing speed and directness.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 109.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Adlai Stevenson Expressway and Tri-State Tollway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 124.7 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 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 118.1 miles (I 55 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 55 South: Wolf Road, Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 23B
Toward I 55 South: Wolf Road, Saint Louis
7
8.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
8
118.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m 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...
6
122.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 23m 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
6
123.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 27m in
|
US 150 / North Clinton Street
Turn left onto US 150 / North Clinton Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Burbank, IL and Bloomington, IL, road signs point toward Saint Louis and Illinois Regional Airport.
Saint Louis
8 mi in
|
~12m
Illinois Regional Airport
118.1 mi in
|
~2h 16m
|
via I 55 Business
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 109.6 mi | 2h 3m |
| Tri-State Tollway | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| I 55 Business | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| East Empire Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West 95th Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Ridgeland Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Veterans Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Mulberry Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
— 109.6 mi, about 2h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burbank, IL and Bloomington, IL.
1
Start on West 87th Street
59 ft
·
3 sec
·
West 87th Street
2
Turn left onto South Ridgeland Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Ridgeland Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto US 12; US 20
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West 95th Street
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 294
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
449 ft
·
11 sec
Exit 23B
Toward I 55 South: Wolf Road, Saint Louis
Use the right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 55
110 mi
·
2 hr 3 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
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.
10
Continue on I 55 Business
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Veterans Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Toward IL 9 West: Pekin
Use the right lane.
12
Turn straight onto IL 9
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East Empire Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto US 150
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Clinton Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto East Mulberry Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
East Mulberry Street
15
Turn left onto North Prairie Street
275 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Prairie Street
16
Turn right onto East Douglas Street
504 ft
·
23 sec
·
East Douglas Street
17
Turn right onto US 51 Business
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North East Street
18
Arrive at destination
US 51 Business
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 2.5-hour drive, flexibility is key. Leaving Burbank, IL in the morning, perhaps before peak traffic, will set you up for a smooth arrival in Bloomington, IL. With only one recommended stop and a 109.6-mile stretch on the Adlai Stevenson Expressway, you can easily complete most of the journey in one go. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $20. A good tip for this specific route is to ensure you have your preferred method of toll payment ready, as much of the initial part of this drive utilizes tollways.
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 62.4 miles from Burbank, IL, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 109.6 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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.4 miles or 1h 14m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bloomington, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Burbank, 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 Burbank, IL
This is one driving day of about 124.7 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Burbank, 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 Adlai Stevenson Expressway for about 109.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.4 mi from Burbank, IL · 1h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.4 miles from Burbank, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Adlai Stevenson Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 109.6 miles.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bloomington, IL.
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
$19.50 one way
$38.99 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $21.41 | $42.81 |
| premium | $4.89 | $24.00 | $47.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.53 | $55.06 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.31
Tri-state Tollway
(5.2 mi)
$0.31
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.4 | 0 | $13.09 | $5.99 |
| Efficient EV | 31.2 | 0 | $10.91 | $4.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.9 | 0 | $17.46 | $7.98 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Bloomington, IL
Night in Bloomington on Wednesday
Local time
11:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Gardner, IL
62 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
15 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
2h 30m 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 Burbank, IL to Bloomington, IL covers 124.7 miles and takes about 2h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Adlai Stevenson Expressway, Tri-State Tollway, I 55 Business. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.4 miles from Burbank, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.50 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 demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 124.7 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 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 118.1 miles (I 55 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Burbank, IL and Bloomington, IL, road signs point toward Saint Louis and Illinois Regional Airport.
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