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Trip from Harris, IL to Bloomington, IL

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 22m

Distance

113.2 mi

182 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 13m ★
6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 42m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 41m
8 PM
2h 17m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Harris, IL, IL

Harris, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

The drive from Harris, IL to Bloomington, IL covers 113.2 miles and takes about 2h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 74, Georgetown Road, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 78.2 miles on I 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.70 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.

Midpoint

56.6 miles from Harris, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 22m. Total distance: 113.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 22m highway drive covering 113.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 74 and Georgetown Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 78.2 miles on I 74.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 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 78.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and Georgetown Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near US 150; IL 1 / Georgetown Road.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Harris, IL to Bloomington, IL is easy. At 2h 22m with 69% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (US 150; IL 1 / Georgetown Road): Navigation decision point; at 30.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 31 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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0.9 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 150; IL 1 / Georgetown Road

Turn left onto US 150; IL 1 / Georgetown Road

Navigation decision point

3
30.8 mi into trip | ~48m in

Take the ramp toward I 74 West: Champaign

Navigation decision point

Toward I 74 West: Champaign
5
31 mi into trip | ~49m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 74 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 74 West
6
109.6 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in

Take the exit toward US 51 South, US 51 Business North: Bloomington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 135 Toward US 51 South, US 51 Business North: Bloom...
4
109.9 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in | US 51 Business / South Main Street

Turn right onto US 51 Business / South Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 74 78.2 mi 1h 24m
Georgetown Road 27.7 mi 41m
South Main Street 2.8 mi 5m
North State Street 1.9 mi 2m
East 1400th Road 0.9 mi 3m
South East Street 0.5 mi 1m
1575 E US 36 0.3 mi <1m
North East Street — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: I 74 — 78.2 mi, about 1h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harris, IL and Bloomington, IL.

1

Start on East 1400th Road

0.9 mi · 3 min · East 1400th Road
2

Turn left onto US 150; IL 1

7.9 mi · 11 min · Georgetown Road
3

Continue on US 150; IL 1

0.3 mi · 28 sec · 1575 E US 36
4

Continue on US 150; IL 1

6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road
5

Continue on US 150; IL 1

1.9 mi · 2 min · North State Street
6

Continue on US 150; IL 1

14 mi · 20 min · Georgetown Road
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 74 West: Champaign
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 74 West
9

Merge onto I 74

78 mi · 1 hr 24 min · I 74
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 135 Toward US 51 South, US 51 Business North: Bloomington
11

Turn right onto US 51 Business

2.8 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
12

Continue on US 51 Business

0.5 mi · 1 min · South East Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
13

Arrive at destination

US 51 Business

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 56.6 miles from Harris, IL, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.2 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 25 miles or 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 56.6 miles or 1h 17m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 56m

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 Harris, 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 Harris, IL

This is one driving day of about 113.2 miles and 2h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Harris, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 74 for about 78.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 56.6 mi from Harris, IL · 1h 17m into the drive

village in Champaign County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sidney, IL

57 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

Georgetown, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Champaign, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.6 miles from Harris, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 74 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.2 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Rich's Restaurant Ogden

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ogden, Illinois

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 48.5

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12175822777

Cornelio's

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Georgetown, Illinois

2.4 mi

Red Herring Vegetarian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Urbana, Illinois

2.5 mi

Rich's Restaurant Ogden

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 48.5

Ogden, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12175822777

Cornelio's

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 24.3

Georgetown, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12176620032

Visit website

Red Herring Vegetarian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 64.7

Urbana, Illinois

+12173672340

Visit website

Basil Thai At Urbana

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 64.7

Urbana, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+12173448662

Visit website

Monical's Pizza

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 56.6

St Joseph, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12174697777

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 64.7

Champaign, Illinois

+18668167584

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 64.7

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 64.7

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 64.7

Champaign, Illinois

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 64.7

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12173528910

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 113.2

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 40.4

Oakwood, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12173544098

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 113.2

Normal, Illinois

+13094549590

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.70 one way

$35.40 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $19.43 $38.86
premium $4.89 $21.78 $43.57
diesel $5.61 $24.99 $49.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34 0 $11.89 $5.43
Efficient EV 28.3 0 $9.91 $4.53
EV Truck/SUV 45.3 0 $15.85 $7.24

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Harris, IL

Night in Harris on Thursday

Local time

9:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bloomington, IL

Night in Bloomington on Thursday

Local time

9:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

75°F

Sidney, IL

57 mi in

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

22 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

2h 22m 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 Harris, IL to Bloomington, IL covers 113.2 miles and takes about 2h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 74, Georgetown Road, 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 56.6 miles from Harris, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.70 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.
The drive from Harris, IL to Bloomington, IL is easy. At 2h 22m with 69% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (US 150; IL 1 / Georgetown Road): Navigation decision point; at 30.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 31 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Harris, IL to Bloomington, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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