Origin
Milan, IL
Afternoon in Milan on Thursday
Local time
3:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milan, IL to Bloomington, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 33m
Distance
214.3 mi
345 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
47 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 20m
★
6 AM
4h 33m
8 AM
5h 0m
10 AM
4h 43m
12 PM
4h 40m
3 PM
4h 44m
5 PM
4h 59m
8 PM
4h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milan, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Milan, IL to Bloomington, IL covers 214.3 miles and takes about 4h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 57, I 74, County Road 925 E for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 74.7 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
107.2 miles from Milan, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 33m. Total distance: 214.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 33m highway drive covering 214.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and I 74. The longest continuous stretch is about 74.7 miles on I 57.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 74.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 74. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 12th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 33m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (IL 14 / Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 91.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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12th Street
Turn left onto 12th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
IL 14 / Oak Street
At end of road, turn right onto IL 14 / Oak Street
Navigation decision point
5
91.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m in
Take the ramp toward I-57 North, I-70 East: Champaign, Terre Haute
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I-57 North, I-70 East: Champaign, Terre...
5
93 mi into trip
|
~2h 18m in
|
I 57
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57 toward I 57 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
6
210.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 25m 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...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Milan, IL to Bloomington, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Terre Haute along the way.
Terre Haute
91.7 mi in
|
~2h 16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 74.7 mi | 1h 20m |
| I 74 | 43.3 mi | 46m |
| County Road 925 E | 16.2 mi | 24m |
| United States Route 45 | 14.9 mi | 22m |
| County Road 1400E | 14.3 mi | 20m |
| County Road 200 East | 10.7 mi | 15m |
| County Road 1600E | 8.5 mi | 12m |
| County Road 1400 North | 7.9 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 74.7 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milan, IL and Bloomington, IL.
1
Start on this road
49 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Lagoon Drive
310 ft
·
19 sec
·
Lagoon Drive
3
Turn left onto 12th Street
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
12th Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto IL 14
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Street
5
Continue on IL 14
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
County Road 1400 North
6
Turn right onto US 45
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 200 East
7
Continue on US 45
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1st Street
8
Continue on US 45
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
County Road 200 East
9
Continue on US 45
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Loy Street
10
Continue on US 45
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South 1st Street
11
Turn left onto US 45; IL 15
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
12
Turn right onto US 45
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
County Road 1600E
13
Continue on US 45
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
14
Continue on US 45
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road 1600E
15
Continue on US 45
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 1800N
16
Continue on US 45
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Central Street
17
Continue on US 45
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Central Street
18
Continue on US 45
14 mi
·
20 min
·
County Road 1400E
19
Turn right onto US 45
16 mi
·
24 min
·
County Road 925 E
20
Continue on US 45
15 mi
·
22 min
·
United States Route 45
21
Turn right onto US 40; US 45; IL 33
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Fayette Avenue
22
Turn left onto US 45
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South 3rd Street
23
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I-57 North, I-70 East: Champaign, Terre Haute
24
Merge onto I 57; I 70
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 57; I 70
25
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57
74 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
I 57
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
26
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 237B
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
27
Merge onto I 74
43 mi
·
46 min
·
I 74
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 135
Toward US 51 South, US 51 Business North: Bloomington
29
Turn right onto US 51 Business
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
30
Continue on US 51 Business
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South East Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
31
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 107.2 miles from Milan, IL, or about 2h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.7 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 47 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.2 miles or 2h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 47m
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 Milan, 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 Milan, IL
This is one driving day of about 214.3 miles and 4h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Milan, 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 57 for about 74.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 107.2 mi from Milan, IL · 2h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 107.2 miles from Milan, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.7 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.50 one way
$67.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $36.79 | $73.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $41.24 | $82.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.31 | $94.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
47 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
ChargePoint Charging Station
Mattoon, Illinois
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Champaign, Illinois
Other
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Champaign, Illinois
EV Connect
1 DCFC
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Bloomington, Illinois
Other
1 DCFC
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Normal, Illinois
Other
1 DCFC
Rivian Waypoints
Normal, Illinois
Rivian
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Effingham, Illinois
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Normal, Illinois
Tesla
1 DCFC
Other: 15
ChargePoint: 12
Tesla: 7
Electrify America: 3
Blink: 3
EV Connect: 2
Rivian: 2
Tesla Destination: 2
Shell Recharge: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.3 | 0 | $22.50 | $10.29 |
| Efficient EV | 53.6 | 0 | $18.75 | $8.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.7 | 1 | $30.00 | $13.72 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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
Afternoon in Bloomington on Thursday
Local time
3:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Shelbyville, IL
107 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
2 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
4h 33m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Milan, IL to Bloomington, IL covers 214.3 miles and takes about 4h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, I 74, County Road 925 E. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107.2 miles from Milan, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.50 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 33m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (IL 14 / Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 91.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Milan, IL to Bloomington, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Terre Haute along the way.
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