Origin
Fox Lake, IL
Afternoon in Fox Lake on Monday
Local time
1:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fox Lake, IL to Bloomington, IL
Drive Time
2h 48m
Distance
164.1 mi
264 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 38m
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6 AM
2h 49m
8 AM
3h 10m
10 AM
2h 56m
12 PM
2h 54m
3 PM
2h 57m
5 PM
3h 9m
8 PM
2h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fox Lake, IL
John Baker
Trip Overview
The drive from Fox Lake, IL to Bloomington, IL covers 164.1 miles and takes about 2h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on IL 53 South, I 290 East, I 355 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.93 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
82.1 miles from Fox Lake, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 48m drive with frequent turns across 164.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
IL 53 South is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Fox Lake, IL to Bloomington, IL is easy. At 2h 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fox Lake, IL to Bloomington, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 53 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 290 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 355 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 55 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Joliet Road South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 55 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Veterans Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
IL 53 South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fox Lake, IL and Bloomington, IL.
1
Start on the route
66 ft
·
6 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right
59 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn left
4.1 mi
·
5 min
4
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
1 min
5
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
6
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
7
Continue straight
1.7 mi
·
1 min
8
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
1 min
9
Continue straight
14 mi
·
20 min
10
Take the ramp right toward IL 53 South
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
IL 53 South
11
Merge slight left
4.4 mi
·
5 min
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
20 mi
·
25 min
·
I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis
15
Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Joliet Road South
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 55 South: Saint Louis
17
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
101 mi
·
1 hr 51 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 55 Business South: Veterans Parkway, Central Illinois Regional Airport
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
I 55 Business South: Veterans Parkway, Central Illinois Regional Airport
19
Continue on North Veterans Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Veterans Parkway
20
Take the exit slight right toward IL 9 West: Pekin
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
IL 9 West: Pekin
21
Turn straight onto East Empire Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East Empire Street
22
Turn left onto North Clinton Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Clinton Street
23
Turn right onto East Mulberry Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
East Mulberry Street
24
Turn left onto North Prairie Street
276 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Prairie Street
25
Turn right onto East Douglas Street
505 ft
·
24 sec
·
East Douglas Street
26
Turn right onto North East Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
North East Street
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 82.1 miles from Fox Lake, IL, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
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 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.1 miles or 1h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 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 Fox Lake, 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 Fox Lake, IL
This is one driving day of about 164.1 miles and 2h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fox Lake, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 82.1 mi from Fox Lake, IL · 1h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
82 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 82.1 miles from Fox Lake, 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.
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
$24.93 one way
$49.85 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $27.48 | $54.95 |
| premium | $4.80 | $30.98 | $61.96 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $36.46 | $72.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.2 | 0 | $17.23 | $7.88 |
| Efficient EV | 41 | 0 | $14.36 | $6.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65.6 | 0 | $22.97 | $10.50 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Bloomington on Monday
Local time
1:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°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
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 48m 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 Fox Lake, IL to Bloomington, IL covers 164.1 miles and takes about 2h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IL 53 South, I 290 East, I 355 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 82.1 miles from Fox Lake, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.93 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.
The drive from Fox Lake, IL to Bloomington, IL is easy. At 2h 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fox Lake, IL to Bloomington, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fox Lake, IL to Bloomington, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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