Trip from Matteson, IL to Bloomington, IL

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 20m

Distance

116.2 mi

187 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 11m ★

6 AM

2h 21m

8 AM

2h 40m

10 AM

2h 27m

12 PM

2h 25m

3 PM

2h 28m

5 PM

2h 39m

8 PM

2h 15m

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

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Matteson, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Matteson, IL to Bloomington, IL covers 116.2 miles and takes about 2h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 55, I 57, West Wilmington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 73.1 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.17 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

0 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

58.1 miles from Matteson, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 2h 20m highway drive covering 116.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and I 57. The longest continuous stretch is about 73.1 miles on I 55.

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

There are about 23 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 73.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 57. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 116.2 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 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 109.5 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.

15.1 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward Peotone, Wilmington

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

Exit 327 Toward Peotone, Wilmington

36.1 mi into trip | ~47m in

Take the ramp toward I 55 South: Bloomington

Navigation decision point

Toward I 55 South: Bloomington

109.5 mi into trip | ~2h 6m 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...

113.5 mi into trip | ~2h 13m 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

115.3 mi into trip | ~2h 17m in | US 150 / North Clinton Street

Turn left onto US 150 / North Clinton Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Matteson, IL and Bloomington, IL, road signs point toward Peotone, Wilmington and Illinois Regional Airport.

Peotone

15.1 mi in | ~18m

Wilmington

15.1 mi in | ~18m

Illinois Regional Airport

109.5 mi in | ~2h 6m | via I 55 Business

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 55	73.1 mi	1h 18m
I 57	12.9 mi	13m
West Wilmington Road	12.1 mi	16m
West Peotone Road	4 mi	5m
I 55 Business	3.1 mi	5m
New River Road	2.3 mi	3m
Lincoln Highway	1.7 mi	3m
East Empire Street	1.6 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 55 — 73.1 mi, about 1h 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Governors Highway

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Governors Highway

Turn left onto US 30

1.7 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Highway

Use the left lane.

Turn left

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Toward I 57 South: Kankakee

Merge onto I 57

13 mi · 13 min · I 57

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Exit 327 Toward Peotone, Wilmington

Turn right onto CH 25

12 mi · 16 min · West Wilmington Road

Continue on CH 25

4.0 mi · 5 min · West Peotone Road

Turn right onto IL 53

0.5 mi · 48 sec · South Chicago Road

Turn left onto CH 44

2.3 mi · 3 min · New River Road

Continue on CH 44

1.4 mi · 1 min · North River Road

Continue on CH 44

0.3 mi · 25 sec · County Highway 44

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 55 South: Bloomington

Merge onto I 55

73 mi · 1 hr 18 min · I 55

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 58.1 miles from Matteson, IL, or about 1h 11m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.1 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 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 58.1 miles or 1h 11m 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 51m

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 Matteson, 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 Matteson, IL

This is one driving day of about 116.2 miles and 2h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Matteson, 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 I 55 for about 73.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 58.1 mi from Matteson, IL · 1h 11m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Joliet, IL

58 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 58.1 miles from Matteson, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.1 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.

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...

14 mi from route ~36 min detour Free

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

$18.17 one way

$36.33 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$19.95	$39.89
premium	$4.89	$22.36	$44.72
diesel	$5.61	$25.66	$51.31

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

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	34.9	$12.20	$5.58
Efficient EV	29.1	$10.17	$4.65
EV Truck/SUV	46.5	$16.27	$7.44

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 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 2 hours ago

Origin

Matteson, IL

Evening in Matteson on Tuesday

Local time

7:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bloomington, IL

Evening in Bloomington on Tuesday

Local time

7:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 20 mph 34% chance Live forecast

Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch issued April 14 at 2:35PM CDT until April 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch issued April 14 at 2:33PM CDT until April 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

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

31 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 20m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Matteson, IL to Bloomington, IL covers 116.2 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 55, I 57, West Wilmington Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 58.1 miles from Matteson, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.17 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 Matteson, IL and Bloomington, IL, road signs point toward Peotone, Wilmington and Illinois Regional Airport.

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Trip from Matteson, IL to Bloomington, IL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Matteson, IL

Bloomington, IL

Same local time

31 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 20m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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