Origin
East Peoria, IL
Night in East Peoria on Friday
Local time
9:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Peoria, IL to Bloomington, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
37.7 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Peoria, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
East Peoria, IL to Bloomington, IL is 37.7 miles and takes about 44m via I 74, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Illinois, connecting two Midwest communities. The drive is primarily highway, making it a straightforward and efficient journey. It's ideal for a quick transfer or a simple day trip without needing extensive planning. You'll find it's a practical option for moving between these two Illinois cities.
About the Cities
Arriving in Bloomington, IL
Full guide →Bloomington, pop. 77,000 (2010 census), is a city in the Midwestern state of Illinois in the United States of America, on the classic Route 66 highway across the country. With neighboring Normal, pop. 52,000 (2010 census), it forms a combined community of about 130,000 known locally as the Twin Cities. Illinois Wesleyan University is in Bloomington, and is not to be confused with Illinois State University in Normal.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 37.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 91% of the journey on such roads. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 34.2 miles on I 74, offering a consistent pace. Expect a straightforward driving experience with minimal deviations from the main interstate. The character remains largely the same throughout, emphasizing direct travel between your starting and ending points in Illinois.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 74 is the longest continuous segment at about 34.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and West Market Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East 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 44m drive. You will face about 6 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 (East Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.4 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East Washington Street
Turn right onto East Washington Street
Navigation decision point
6
31.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
I 74
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74 toward I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Sain...
8
35.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward US 150, IL 9: Pekin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 160
Toward US 150, IL 9: Pekin
5
35.6 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
US 150; IL 9 / West Market Street
Turn left onto US 150; IL 9 / West Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
37.6 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
US 51 Business / North East Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 51 Business / North East 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 East Peoria, IL to Bloomington, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Indianapolis along the way.
Indianapolis
31.4 mi in
|
~34m
|
via I 74
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 34.2 mi | 36m |
| West Market Street | 2 mi | 5m |
| East Washington Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North East Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 34.2 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Peoria, IL and Bloomington, IL.
1
Start on IL 8; IL 116; IL 29
51 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn right onto East Washington Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
East Washington Street
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
4
Merge onto I 74
30 mi
·
32 min
·
I 74
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
I 74
Toward I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 160
Toward US 150, IL 9: Pekin
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto US 150; IL 9
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West Market Street
Use the left lane.
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 51 Business
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
North East Street
9
Arrive at destination
US 51 Business
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.89 one way
$11.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.26 | $14.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.32 | $16.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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 Friday
Local time
9:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
44m 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 East Peoria, IL to Bloomington, IL covers 37.7 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 74, West Market Street, East Washington Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.9 miles from East Peoria, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.89 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 44m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.4 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from East Peoria, IL to Bloomington, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Indianapolis along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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