Trip from Logan Square, IL to Bloomington, IL

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 48m

Distance

134.6 mi

217 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 37m ★

6 AM

2h 48m

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.

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Logan Square, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Logan Square, IL to Bloomington, IL covers 134.6 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 Adlai Stevenson Expressway, North Kedzie Avenue, I 55 Business for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 118 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.04 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

67.3 miles from Logan Square, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 2h 48m highway drive covering 134.6 miles, with most of the trip on Adlai Stevenson Expressway and North Kedzie Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 118 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway.

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

There are about 22 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 118 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Adlai Stevenson Expressway and North Kedzie Avenue. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Belden Avenue.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 134.6 miles you will encounter 17 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 (West Belden Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (IL 64 / West North Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 127.9 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 17 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Belden Avenue

Turn left onto West Belden Avenue

Navigation decision point

1 mi into trip | ~2m in | IL 64 / West North Avenue

Turn right onto IL 64 / West North Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

127.9 mi into trip | ~2h 34m 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...

132 mi into trip | ~2h 41m 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

133.7 mi into trip | ~2h 45m in | 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
Adlai Stevenson Expressway	118 mi	2h 14m
North Kedzie Avenue	3.6 mi	7m
I 55 Business	3.1 mi	5m
South Pulaski Road	1.9 mi	3m
East Empire Street	1.6 mi	3m
Stevenson Expressway	1.2 mi	1m
West Ogden Avenue	1.1 mi	2m
North Veterans Parkway	0.9 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Adlai Stevenson Expressway — 118 mi, about 2h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

31 ft · 7 sec · this road

Turn left onto West Belden Avenue

312 ft · 15 sec · West Belden Avenue

Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue

271 ft · 13 sec · North Milwaukee Avenue

Turn right onto North California Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · North California Avenue

Turn right onto IL 64

0.5 mi · 52 sec · West North Avenue

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto North Kedzie Avenue

3.6 mi · 7 min · North Kedzie Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto US 66 Hist

1.1 mi · 2 min · West Ogden Avenue

Turn left onto South Pulaski Road

1.9 mi · 3 min · South Pulaski Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward I 55 South

Merge onto I 55

1.2 mi · 1 min · Stevenson Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 55

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Adlai E Stevenson Expressway

Continue on I 55

118 mi · 2 hr 14 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Continue on I 55 Business

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Veterans Parkway

Use the left / straight lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 22 sec

Toward IL 9 West: Pekin Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto IL 9

1.6 mi · 3 min · East Empire Street

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto US 150

0.3 mi · 50 sec · North Clinton Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto East Mulberry Street

0.3 mi · 59 sec · East Mulberry Street

Turn left onto North Prairie Street

275 ft · 14 sec · North Prairie Street

Turn right onto East Douglas Street

504 ft · 23 sec · East Douglas Street

Turn right onto US 51 Business

0.1 mi · 15 sec · North East Street

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 67.3 miles from Logan Square, IL, or about 1h 25m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118 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 1h 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 67.3 miles or 1h 25m 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 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bloomington, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Logan Square, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Logan Square, IL

This is one driving day of about 134.6 miles and 2h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Logan Square, 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 118 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 67.3 mi from Logan Square, IL · 1h 25m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Joliet, IL

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

Joliet, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Joliet, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67.3 miles from Logan Square, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Adlai Stevenson Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 118 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 9.3

Caution: Road Construction Near the Park

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.04 one way

$42.09 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$23.10	$46.21
premium	$4.89	$25.90	$51.81
diesel	$5.61	$29.72	$59.44

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: 47.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	40.4	$14.13	$6.46
Efficient EV	33.7	$11.78	$5.38
EV Truck/SUV	53.8	$18.84	$8.61

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Logan Square, IL

Evening in Logan Square on Tuesday

Local time

6:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bloomington, IL

Evening in Bloomington on Tuesday

Local time

6:27 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

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

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 Logan Square, IL to Bloomington, IL covers 134.6 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 Adlai Stevenson Expressway, North Kedzie Avenue, I 55 Business. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 67.3 miles from Logan Square, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.04 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 route from Logan Square, IL to Bloomington, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Logan Square, IL to Bloomington, IL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Bloomington, IL

National Parks Near This Route

Pullman National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Logan Square, IL

Bloomington, IL

Same local time

23 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 48m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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