Origin
Hanover Park, IL
Evening in Hanover Park on Wednesday
Local time
8:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hanover Park, IL to Bloomington, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 42m
Distance
134.1 mi
216 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 31m
★
6 AM
2h 42m
8 AM
3h 3m
10 AM
2h 50m
12 PM
2h 47m
3 PM
2h 51m
5 PM
3h 2m
8 PM
2h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hanover Park, IL
Willian Justen de Vasconcellos
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Hanover Park to Bloomington, expect a journey covering 137.1 miles. You should set aside approximately 2 hours and 16 minutes of driving time to complete this trek. Because the duration is relatively short, this works perfectly as a one-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. Budgeting around $20 for fuel should be sufficient to cover the distance between these two Illinois locations. Since the entire route stays within the Midwest, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. This is a straightforward, practical connection that links two distinct areas of the state without requiring multiple days of travel.
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
67 miles from Hanover Park, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will spend your time navigating Barrington Road, Lake Street, and I-355, as this route features a 0% highway share. Because there is no extended highway time, you will find yourself constantly adjusting to local traffic patterns and turns. The longest stretch you will encounter is 0 miles on Barrington Road, highlighting just how frequently you will need to pay attention to your route. Behind the wheel, this means a more engaged experience where you are actively navigating local roads for the duration of your 137.1-mile trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 100.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Adlai Stevenson Expressway and I 355. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 134.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 25.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
7.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
8
25.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12A
Toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis
7
26 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Joliet Road South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Joliet Road South
7
26.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
8
127.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 28m in
|
I 55 Business
Take the exit onto I 55 Business toward I 55 Business South: Veterans Parkway, Central Illinois Regional Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 167
Toward I 55 Business South: Veterans Parkway, C...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hanover Park, IL and Bloomington, IL, road signs point toward Saint Louis and Joliet Road South.
Saint Louis
25.7 mi in
|
~35m
Joliet Road South
26 mi in
|
~35m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 100.9 mi | 1h 51m |
| I 355 | 18.2 mi | 22m |
| Lake Street | 6.5 mi | 10m |
| I 55 Business | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| East Empire Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| North Veterans Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Barrington Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Mulberry Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
— 100.9 mi, about 1h 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanover Park, IL and Bloomington, IL.
1
Start on Sycamore Avenue
58 ft
·
4 sec
·
Sycamore Avenue
2
Turn right onto Barrington Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Barrington Road
3
Turn left onto US 20
6.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Lake Street
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 355
18 mi
·
22 min
·
I 355
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 12A
Toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward Joliet Road South
Use the slight left lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 55
101 mi
·
1 hr 51 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto I 55 Business
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
I 55 Business
Exit 167
Toward I 55 Business South: Veterans Parkway, Central Illinois Regional Airport
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on I 55 Business
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Veterans Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Toward IL 9 West: Pekin
Use the right lane.
13
Turn straight onto IL 9
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East Empire Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto US 150
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Clinton Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto East Mulberry Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
East Mulberry Street
16
Turn left onto North Prairie Street
275 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Prairie Street
17
Turn right onto East Douglas Street
504 ft
·
23 sec
·
East Douglas Street
18
Turn right onto US 51 Business
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North East Street
19
Arrive at destination
US 51 Business
Trip Plan
Given the local nature of these roads, flexibility is your greatest asset for this 2-hour and 16-minute drive. You should plan your departure to avoid peak local traffic, as the turn-heavy profile can become more demanding during busy hours. Since there are no scheduled stops in this itinerary, you have the freedom to pull over whenever you need a break, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge to ensure you stay within your $20 budget. A helpful tip for this specific route is to stay vigilant with your GPS, as the lack of long highway stretches means you will be making frequent turns. Approaching this as a focused, local transit rather than a relaxed highway cruise will help you reach Bloomington comfortably.
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 67 miles from Hanover Park, IL, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100.9 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 30 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67 miles or 1h 21m 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 8m
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 Hanover Park, 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 Hanover Park, IL
This is one driving day of about 134.1 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Hanover Park, 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 Adlai Stevenson Expressway for about 100.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67 mi from Hanover Park, IL · 1h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67 miles from Hanover Park, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Adlai Stevenson Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100.9 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.97 one way
$41.93 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $23.02 | $46.04 |
| premium | $4.89 | $25.81 | $51.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.61 | $59.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.2 | 0 | $14.08 | $6.44 |
| Efficient EV | 33.5 | 0 | $11.73 | $5.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.6 | 0 | $18.77 | $8.58 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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 Wednesday
Local time
8:44 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
2 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 42m 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 Hanover Park, IL to Bloomington, IL covers 134.1 miles and takes about 2h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Adlai Stevenson Expressway, I 355, Lake 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 67 miles from Hanover Park, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.97 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 134.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 25.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Hanover Park, IL and Bloomington, IL, road signs point toward Saint Louis and Joliet Road South.
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