Drive Time
3h 52m
Distance
244.7 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
Photo: Choco Kitty
The drive from Crestwood, IL to Bloomington, IL covers 244.7 miles and takes about 3h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ridgeway, McKinney Chapel Road, Power Plant Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.33 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
122.4 miles from Crestwood, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 52m drive with frequent turns across 244.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| McKinney Chapel Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Power Plant Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lake Egypt Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ken Gray Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 50 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Poplar Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Crestwood, IL and Bloomington, IL.
Start on Pinewood Drive
Turn right onto Ridgeway
Turn left onto McKinney Chapel Road
Continue on McKinney Chapel Road
Turn right onto Power Plant Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Egypt Road
Turn left
At the end of the road, turn right
Take the ramp right
Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval
Merge slight left onto West Main Street
Continue on East Poplar Street
Continue on Poplar
Turn right onto 150E
Continue on 300E
Turn left
Turn right onto North Kennedy Boulevard
Continue on County Road 875 East
Continue on South Superior Street
Continue on County Road 2400 East
Continue on Fair Avenue
Continue on South Poplar Street
Turn right onto East 1st Street
Turn left onto Cedar Street
Turn right onto Jackson Street
Continue on North 2600 East Road
Turn left
Take the exit slight right toward Decatur
Keep slight right to continue on Decatur
Turn straight onto South Business Route 51
Continue on South Main Street
Continue on South Franklin Street
Continue on North Water Street
Continue on North 1450 East Road
Continue on South East Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122.4 miles or 1h 56m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bloomington, IL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Crestwood, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Crestwood, IL
This is one driving day of about 244.7 miles and 3h 52m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 122.4 mi from Crestwood, IL · 1h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
122 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 122.4 miles from Crestwood, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$36.33 one way
$72.66 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $40.97 | $81.95 |
| premium | $4.65 | $44.84 | $89.67 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $51.10 | $102.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.4 | 0 | $25.69 | $11.75 |
| Efficient EV | 61.2 | 0 | $21.41 | $9.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 97.9 | 1 | $34.26 | $15.66 |
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Crestwood on Saturday
Local time
6:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Bloomington on Saturday
Local time
6:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
55°F
Decatur, IL
122 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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