Trip from Lombard, IL to Bloomington, IL

Drive Time

2h 29m

Distance

123.5 mi

199 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

2h 20m ★

6 AM

2h 30m

8 AM

2h 50m

10 AM

2h 37m

12 PM

2h 35m

3 PM

2h 38m

5 PM

2h 49m

8 PM

2h 24m

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

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Lombard, IL

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Trip Overview

Connecting Lombard to Bloomington, this 123.5-mile journey is a straightforward Midwest transit spanning approximately 2 hours and 29 minutes. Because the trip is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a single-day excursion, eliminating the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Adlai Stevenson Expressway, the Veterans Memorial Tollway, and I-55 Business to reach your destination. Budgeting around $19 for fuel should keep you covered for the duration of the trip. Whether you are traveling for business or a weekend visit, this route offers a predictable and efficient way to cross central Illinois.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

61.7 miles from Lombard, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience, as 85% of your travel time will be spent on major interstates. The most significant portion of your journey involves a 100.9-mile stretch along the Adlai Stevenson Expressway, which serves as the backbone of this drive. You will find that the route maintains a consistent, fast-paced rhythm typical of regional transit corridors. While the terrain remains largely consistent across the Illinois landscape, the transition from the suburban traffic near Lombard to the more open stretches leading into Bloomington provides a clear sense of progress. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive designed for steady cruising rather than scenic meandering.

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

There are about 20 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 Veterans Memorial Tollway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 123.5 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 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

3.2 mi into trip | ~7m in

Turn left toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet

15.1 mi into trip | ~23m 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

15.4 mi into trip | ~23m 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

15.8 mi into trip | ~24m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

116.8 mi into trip | ~2h 15m 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 none / slight right lanes. Exit 167 Toward I 55 Business South: Veterans Parkway, C...

Towns Along This Route

Between Lombard, IL and Bloomington, IL, road signs point toward Saint Louis, Joliet Road South and Illinois Regional Airport.

Saint Louis

15.1 mi in | ~23m

Joliet Road South

15.4 mi in | ~23m

Illinois Regional Airport

116.8 mi in | ~2h 15m | via I 55 Business

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Adlai Stevenson Expressway	100.9 mi	1h 51m
Veterans Memorial Tollway	11.5 mi	14m
I 55 Business	3.1 mi	5m
East Empire Street	1.6 mi	3m
West Roosevelt Road	1.3 mi	2m
South Main Street	1 mi	1m
North Veterans Parkway	0.9 mi	1m
East Madison Street	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Adlai Stevenson Expressway — 100.9 mi, about 1h 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on South Grace Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · South Grace Street

Turn right onto East Madison Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Madison Street

Turn left onto South Main Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto IL 38

1.3 mi · 2 min · West Roosevelt Road

Use the none lane.

Turn left

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 355

12 mi · 14 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Exit 12A Toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Toward Joliet Road South Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 55

101 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Use the none lane.

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 none / slight right lanes.

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

Since this is a manageable drive under two and a half hours, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. However, keeping an eye on traffic patterns near the Lombard area remains a smart move to ensure you maintain your projected arrival time. You likely will not need formal rest stops given the duration, but staying alert during the long 100.9-mile haul on the Adlai Stevenson Expressway is essential for a safe arrival. Keep your $19 fuel budget in mind, but remember that refueling closer to Bloomington can sometimes offer different pricing than the suburban tollway corridors. Use the direct nature of this route to your advantage by planning your arrival to coincide with your scheduled check-in or meeting time.

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 61.7 miles from Lombard, IL, or about 1h 15m 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 61.7 miles or 1h 15m 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 58m

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 Lombard, 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 Lombard, IL

This is one driving day of about 123.5 miles and 2h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lombard, IL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

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 61.7 mi from Lombard, IL · 1h 15m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Joliet, IL

62 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

Normal, 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 61.7 miles from Lombard, 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 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

$18.76 one way

$37.52 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$20.68	$41.36
premium	$4.80	$23.31	$46.63
diesel	$5.64	$27.44	$54.87

Estimated Tolls: $0.81

Veterans Memorial Tollway (11.5 mi) $0.81

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	37.1	$12.97	$5.93
Efficient EV	30.9	$10.81	$4.94
EV Truck/SUV	49.4	$17.29	$7.90

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Lombard, IL

Afternoon in Lombard on Sunday

Local time

4:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bloomington, IL

Afternoon in Bloomington on Sunday

Local time

4:38 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

6 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 29m 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 Lombard, IL to Bloomington, IL covers 123.5 miles and takes about 2h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Adlai Stevenson Expressway, Veterans Memorial Tollway, 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 61.7 miles from Lombard, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.76 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.

Between Lombard, IL and Bloomington, IL, road signs point toward Saint Louis, Joliet Road South and Illinois Regional Airport.

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Trip from Lombard, IL to Bloomington, IL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Bloomington, IL

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Lombard, IL

Bloomington, IL

Same local time

6 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 29m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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