Origin
Moline, IL
Evening in Moline on Tuesday
Local time
7:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moline, IL to Bloomington, IL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 28m
Distance
134 mi
216 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 19m
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6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moline, IL
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Trip Overview
Connecting Moline to Bloomington, this 132.4-mile journey takes you through the heart of the Illinois Midwest. You can expect to spend about 2 hours and 7 minutes behind the wheel, making this a straightforward day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Your route follows a combination of 19th Street, the Grand Army of the Republic Highway, and I-74 East. With a fuel budget of approximately $20, it is an affordable trek for a quick getaway or business travel. Since the entire trip stays within Illinois, you will experience a consistent regional feel from start to finish. It is a practical option if you need to move between these two hubs without the hassle of a complex multi-day itinerary.
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
67 miles from Moline, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind. While you will utilize I-74 East, the route incorporates local roads like 19th Street and the Grand Army of the Republic Highway, resulting in a highway share of 0%. This configuration keeps you engaged behind the wheel as you transition between different road types. Because the drive is relatively short at 132.4 miles, you won't face the fatigue of long, uninterrupted highway stretches. You should be prepared for frequent directional changes as you navigate off the main interstate lanes and onto local thoroughfares.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 74 is the longest continuous segment at about 115.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and I 474. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near 19th Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 134 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 0.2 miles (19th Street): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.2 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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19th Street
Turn right onto 19th Street
Navigation decision point
6
4 mi into trip
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~5m in
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I 74
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74 toward I 74 East, I 280 East: Peoria, Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 74 East, I 280 East: Peoria, Chicago
5
13.2 mi into trip
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~16m in
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I 74
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74 toward I 74 East: Peoria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 74 East: Peoria
6
127.6 mi into trip
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~2h 18m in
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I 74
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74 toward I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Sain...
8
131.4 mi into trip
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~2h 22m in
Take the exit toward US 150, IL 9: Pekin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 160
Toward US 150, IL 9: Pekin
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 115.9 mi | 2h 5m |
| I 474 | 13.8 mi | 14m |
| West Market Street | 2 mi | 5m |
| 5th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 19th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North East Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 115.9 mi, about 2h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moline, IL and Bloomington, IL.
1
Start on 5th Avenue
0.2 mi
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41 sec
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5th Avenue
2
Turn right onto 19th Street
0.2 mi
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29 sec
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19th Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
4
Merge onto I 74; US 6
3.2 mi
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3 min
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I 74; US 6
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74
9.2 mi
·
10 min
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I 74
Toward I 74 East, I 280 East: Peoria, Chicago
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74
73 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
I 74
Toward I 74 East: Peoria
7
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 474 East: Indianapolis
8
Merge onto I 474
14 mi
·
14 min
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I 474
9
Merge onto I 74
27 mi
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28 min
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I 74
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74
3.8 mi
·
4 min
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I 74
Toward I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 160
Toward US 150, IL 9: Pekin
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto US 150; IL 9
2.0 mi
·
5 min
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West Market Street
Use the left lane.
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 51 Business
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
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North East Street
14
Arrive at destination
US 51 Business
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour and 7-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. Because there are no designated stops programmed into this route, you should map out your own breaks along the way to stay refreshed. Keep your $20 fuel budget in mind when planning your refueling stops, as local roads may offer different gas station accessibility compared to the interstate. A helpful tip for this specific route is to stay alert for navigation cues when transitioning between local streets and the highway, as the turn-heavy nature of the drive demands your full attention. Since the trip is short, you can easily manage the entire distance in one go without needing to split your travel 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 67 miles from Moline, IL, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 115.9 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 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67 miles or 1h 13m 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 59m
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 Moline, 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 Moline, IL
This is one driving day of about 134 miles and 2h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Moline, 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 74 for about 115.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67 mi from Moline, IL · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67 miles from Moline, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 74 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 115.9 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
$20.95 one way
$41.90 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $23.00 | $46.00 |
| premium | $4.89 | $25.79 | $51.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.59 | $59.17 |
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: 46.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.2 | 0 | $14.07 | $6.43 |
| Efficient EV | 33.5 | 0 | $11.73 | $5.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.6 | 0 | $18.76 | $8.58 |
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.
Destination
Bloomington, IL
Evening in Bloomington on Tuesday
Local time
7:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Peoria, IL
67 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
7 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 28m 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 Moline, IL to Bloomington, IL covers 134 miles and takes about 2h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 74, I 474, West Market Street. 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 miles from Moline, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.95 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 134 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (19th Street): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.2 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Moline, IL to Bloomington, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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