Origin
Lakewood, IL
Evening in Lakewood on Tuesday
Local time
6:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakewood, IL to Bloomington, IL
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
3h 14m
Distance
140.3 mi
226 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 2m
★
6 AM
3h 14m
8 AM
3h 38m
10 AM
3h 22m
12 PM
3h 20m
3 PM
3h 24m
5 PM
3h 37m
8 PM
3h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakewood, IL
Mike Tyurin
Trip Overview
The drive from Lakewood, IL to Bloomington, IL covers 140.3 miles and takes about 3h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, IL 47, South Randall Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.7 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.93 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
70.1 miles from Lakewood, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Lakewood, IL to Bloomington, IL covers 140.3 miles and takes about 3h 14m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 34 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 51.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Nash Road.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 140.3 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 1 miles (Nash Road): Navigation decision point; at 81.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 133.6 miles (I 55 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1 mi into trip
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~4m in
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Nash Road
At end of road, turn right onto Nash Road
Navigation decision point
6
81.6 mi into trip
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~2h 4m in
Take the exit toward I 55 South: Bloomington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 55 South: Bloomington
8
133.6 mi into trip
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~3h in
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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...
6
137.7 mi into trip
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~3h 7m in
Take the exit toward IL 9 West: Pekin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward IL 9 West: Pekin
6
139.4 mi into trip
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~3h 11m in
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US 150 / North Clinton Street
Turn left onto US 150 / North Clinton Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 51.7 mi | 55m |
| IL 47 | 22.1 mi | 25m |
| South Randall Road | 17.9 mi | 28m |
| Orchard Road | 11.2 mi | 18m |
| North Randall Road | 6.6 mi | 11m |
| Minkler Road | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Ashley Road | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| I 55 Business | 3.1 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 51.7 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood, IL and Bloomington, IL.
1
Start on Broadway Avenue
341 ft
·
20 sec
·
Broadway Avenue
2
Continue on Broadway Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway Avenue
3
Turn right onto Country Club Road
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Country Club Road
4
Turn left onto Golf Road
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
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Golf Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto Nash Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Nash Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto Nash Road
285 ft
·
13 sec
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Nash Road
7
Turn right onto McHenry Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
McHenry Avenue
Use the right lane.
8
Turn right onto V29
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Randall Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on V29
18 mi
·
28 min
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South Randall Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 34
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Randall Road
11
Continue on CR 34
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Randall Road
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on CR 34
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Randall Road
13
Turn right onto CR 83
11 mi
·
18 min
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Orchard Road
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on Minkler Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Minkler Road
15
Enter roundabout onto Minkler Road
128 ft
·
3 sec
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Minkler Road
16
Continue on Minkler Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Minkler Road
17
At end of road, turn right onto IL 126
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Schoolhouse Road
18
Turn left onto Ashley Road
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Ashley Road
19
Turn right onto Caton Farm Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Caton Farm Road
20
Turn left
7.2 mi
·
9 min
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on North Bridge Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Bridge Street
22
Continue on IL 47
22 mi
·
25 min
·
IL 47
23
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 55 South: Bloomington
24
Merge onto I 55
52 mi
·
55 min
·
I 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
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.
26
Continue on I 55 Business
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Veterans Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Toward IL 9 West: Pekin
Use the right lane.
28
Turn straight onto IL 9
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East Empire Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
29
Turn left onto US 150
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Clinton Street
Use the left lane.
30
Turn right onto East Mulberry Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
East Mulberry Street
31
Turn left onto North Prairie Street
275 ft
·
14 sec
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North Prairie Street
32
Turn right onto East Douglas Street
504 ft
·
23 sec
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East Douglas Street
33
Turn right onto US 51 Business
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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North East Street
34
Arrive at destination
US 51 Business
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.1 miles from Lakewood, IL, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.7 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 80 miles or 2h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.1 miles or 1h 50m 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 40m
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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, IL
This is one driving day of about 140.3 miles and 3h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lakewood, 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 I 55 for about 51.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70.1 mi from Lakewood, IL · 1h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 70.1 miles from Lakewood, 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
$21.93 one way
$43.87 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $24.08 | $48.17 |
| premium | $4.89 | $27.00 | $54.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.98 | $61.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.1 | 0 | $14.73 | $6.73 |
| Efficient EV | 35.1 | 0 | $12.28 | $5.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.1 | 0 | $19.64 | $8.98 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Evening in Bloomington on Tuesday
Local time
6:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Aurora, IL
70 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
16 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
3h 14m 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 Lakewood, IL to Bloomington, IL covers 140.3 miles and takes about 3h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, IL 47, South Randall Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.1 miles from Lakewood, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.93 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 23 significant decision points across 140.3 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 1 miles (Nash Road): Navigation decision point; at 81.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 133.6 miles (I 55 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Lakewood, IL to Bloomington, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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