Origin
Du Quoin, IL
Evening in Du Quoin on Thursday
Local time
6:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Du Quoin, IL to Bloomington, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 4m
Distance
184.3 mi
297 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 51m
★
6 AM
4h 4m
8 AM
4h 30m
10 AM
4h 13m
12 PM
4h 11m
3 PM
4h 15m
5 PM
4h 29m
8 PM
3h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Du Quoin, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Du Quoin, IL to Bloomington, IL covers 184.3 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 US 51, North Water Street, Front Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 77.6 miles on US 51. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.81 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
92.1 miles from Du Quoin, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 4m. Total distance: 184.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Du Quoin, IL to Bloomington, IL covers 184.3 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 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 51 is the longest continuous segment at about 77.6 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 early in the drive near South Washington Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 4m 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: near the start (South Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 51 / South Hickory Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.1 miles (US 51; IL 15): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Washington Street
Turn left onto South Washington Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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US 51 / South Hickory Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 51 / South Hickory Street
Navigation decision point
4
23.1 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 51; IL 15
Turn right onto US 51; IL 15
Navigation decision point
4
25.9 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
US 51
Turn left onto US 51
Navigation decision point
5
134.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 55m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Decatur
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Decatur
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 Du Quoin, IL to Bloomington, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Decatur along the way.
Decatur
133.8 mi in
|
~2h 54m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 51 | 77.6 mi | 1h 37m |
| North Water Street | 27.4 mi | 36m |
| Front Street | 21.7 mi | 32m |
| North 1450 East Road | 17.6 mi | 23m |
| South Superior Street | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| County Road 875 East | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| South Business Route 51 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| County Road 2400 East | 2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 51
— 77.6 mi, about 1h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Du Quoin, IL and Bloomington, IL.
1
Start on East Main Street
32 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto South Washington Street
480 ft
·
25 sec
·
South Washington Street
3
Turn right onto US 51
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Poplar Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 51
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Hickory Street
5
Continue on US 51
22 mi
·
32 min
·
Front Street
6
Turn right onto US 51; IL 15
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
US 51; IL 15
7
Turn left onto US 51
46 mi
·
59 min
·
US 51
8
Turn left onto US 40; US 51; IL 185
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 40; US 51; IL 185
9
Turn right onto US 40; US 51; IL 185
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Kennedy Boulevard
10
Continue on US 51
11 mi
·
12 min
·
County Road 875 East
11
Continue on US 51
15 mi
·
17 min
·
South Superior Street
12
Continue on US 51
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 2400 East
13
Continue on US 51
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Fair Avenue
14
Continue on US 51
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Poplar Street
15
Turn right onto US 51; IL 16
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 1st Street
16
Turn left onto US 51; IL 16
382 ft
·
5 sec
·
Cedar Street
17
Turn right onto US 51; IL 16
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jackson Street
18
Continue on US 51; IL 16
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North 2600 East Road
19
Turn left onto US 51
29 mi
·
33 min
·
US 51
20
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Decatur
21
Keep slight right at fork
144 ft
·
3 sec
Toward Decatur
22
Turn straight onto US 51 Business
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Business Route 51
23
Continue on US 51 Business
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Main Street
24
Continue on US 51 Business
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Franklin Street
25
Continue on US 51 Business
27 mi
·
36 min
·
North Water Street
26
Continue on US 51
18 mi
·
23 min
·
North 1450 East Road
Use the straight lane.
27
Continue on US 51 Business
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South East Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
28
Arrive at destination
US 51 Business
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 92.1 miles from Du Quoin, IL, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.6 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 41 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.1 miles or 2h 1m 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 18m
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 Du Quoin, 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 Du Quoin, IL
This is one driving day of about 184.3 miles and 4h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Du Quoin, 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 US 51 for about 77.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 92.1 mi from Du Quoin, IL · 2h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 92.1 miles from Du Quoin, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 51 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.6 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.81 one way
$57.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $31.64 | $63.27 |
| premium | $4.89 | $35.47 | $70.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.69 | $81.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.3 | 0 | $19.35 | $8.85 |
| Efficient EV | 46.1 | 0 | $16.13 | $7.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.7 | 0 | $25.80 | $11.80 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Evening in Bloomington on Thursday
Local time
6:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
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 Du Quoin, IL to Bloomington, IL covers 184.3 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 US 51, North Water Street, Front Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92.1 miles from Du Quoin, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.81 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 straightforward 4h 4m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 51 / South Hickory Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.1 miles (US 51; IL 15): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Du Quoin, IL to Bloomington, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Decatur along the way.
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