Origin
Grandview, IL
Late night in Grandview on Friday
Local time
5:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grandview, IL to Bloomington, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
63.5 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grandview, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
This 63.5-mile drive from Grandview, IL to Bloomington, IL is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 15 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, so you won't need to worry about booking overnight stays. The majority of this journey, 94%, is on highways, making it a quick and efficient route. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, this is a very budget-friendly option for a quick excursion within the Midwest. You'll spend most of your time on I 55, offering a smooth and direct path to your destination.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 63.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for this 63.5-mile journey, with 94% of your travel time spent on major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 56.5 miles, primarily on I 55, which means you can settle in for a consistent pace. This route is designed for efficiency, so while there might not be frequent changes in scenery, you'll benefit from a direct and predictable drive. The main roads involved include I 55, South Veterans Parkway, and South Main Street, guiding you smoothly into Bloomington.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 56.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and South Veterans Parkway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Grand Avenue East.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Grand Avenue East): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (IL 29 / North Dirksen Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.6 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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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North Grand Avenue East
Turn right onto North Grand Avenue East
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
IL 29 / North Dirksen Parkway
Turn left onto IL 29 / North Dirksen Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
29.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
I 55
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
7
59 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
I 55 Business / South Veterans Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55 Business / South Veterans Parkway toward I 55 Business North, I 74 East: Indianapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 157A; 157B
Toward I 55 Business North, I 74 East: Indianap...
4
59.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
I 55 Business / South Veterans Parkway
Continue onto I 55 Business / South Veterans Parkway toward I 55 Business North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Exit 157B
Toward I 55 Business North
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 56.5 mi | 1h |
| South Veterans Parkway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| North Dirksen Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Sangamon Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South East Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Grand Avenue East | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Ridge Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 56.5 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grandview, IL and Bloomington, IL.
1
Start on Wolfe Street
34 ft
·
5 sec
·
Wolfe Street
2
Turn right onto North Grand Avenue East
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Grand Avenue East
3
Continue on Ridge Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Ridge Avenue
4
Turn left onto IL 29
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dirksen Parkway
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Turn right
337 ft
·
14 sec
6
Turn slight right onto East Sangamon Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Sangamon Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
8
Merge onto I 55
27 mi
·
29 min
·
I 55
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55
29 mi
·
31 min
·
I 55
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55 Business
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Veterans Parkway
Exit 157A; 157B
Toward I 55 Business North, I 74 East: Indianapolis
11
Continue on I 55 Business
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Veterans Parkway
Exit 157B
Toward I 55 Business North
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward US 51 Business
13
Turn left onto US 51 Business
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 51 Business
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South East Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Arrive at destination
US 51 Business
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.8 mi from Grandview, IL · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.8 miles from Grandview, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.93 one way
$19.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.90 | $21.80 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.22 | $24.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.02 | $28.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.67 | $3.05 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.89 | $4.06 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Late night in Bloomington on Friday
Local time
5:46 AM
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
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
1h 15m 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 Grandview, IL to Bloomington, IL covers 63.5 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, South Veterans Parkway, South Main 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 31.8 miles from Grandview, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.93 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Grand Avenue East): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (IL 29 / North Dirksen Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.6 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Grandview, IL to Bloomington, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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