Trip from Morton Grove, IL to Bloomington, MN

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Drive Time

7h 34m

Distance

406.6 mi

654 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$64

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

7h 25m ★

6 AM

7h 35m

8 AM

7h 54m

10 AM

7h 41m

12 PM

7h 39m

3 PM

7h 42m

5 PM

7h 53m

8 PM

7h 29m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Morton Grove, IL to Bloomington, MN covers 406.6 miles and takes about 7h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 94, Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, I 90 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 156.2 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $63.57 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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

203.3 miles from Morton Grove, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 51m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 7h 34m highway drive covering 406.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. The longest continuous stretch is about 156.2 miles on I 94.

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 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 156.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 227.6 miles in near I 94.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 406.6 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 227.6 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 383.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 384.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

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

227.6 mi into trip | ~4h 17m in | I 94

Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 toward I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

383.8 mi into trip | ~7h 4m in

Take the exit toward I 694 North, I 494 South

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 249 Toward I 694 North, I 494 South

384.4 mi into trip | ~7h 6m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 494 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 494 South

404.9 mi into trip | ~7h 31m in

Take the exit toward I 35W South: Albert Lea

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 5B Toward I 35W South: Albert Lea

406.3 mi into trip | ~7h 33m in

Take the exit toward 90th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 7B Toward 90th Street

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Morton Grove, IL and Bloomington, MN, road signs point toward Cth S and Saint Paul.

Cth S

87 mi in | ~1h 42m

Saint Paul

227.6 mi in | ~4h 17m | via I 94

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 94	156.2 mi	2h 47m
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway	74.7 mi	1h 20m
I 90	63.5 mi	1h 8m
I 39	51.8 mi	55m
I 494	20.3 mi	25m
County Highway J	5.8 mi	8m
Golf Road	5.1 mi	8m
West Golf Road	2.6 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 94 — 156.2 mi, about 2h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Morton Grove, IL and Bloomington, MN.

Start on Fernald Avenue

115 ft · 12 sec · Fernald Avenue

Turn left onto IL 58

1.1 mi · 2 min · West Dempster Street

Turn right onto Shermer Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Shermer Road

Turn left onto IL 58

5.1 mi · 8 min · Golf Road

Use the left lane.

Enter roundabout onto IL 58

208 ft · 3 sec · North Wolf Road

Continue on IL 58

0.2 mi · 24 sec · North Wolf Road

Continue on IL 58

0.5 mi · 46 sec · East Golf Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on IL 58

2.6 mi · 4 min · West Golf Road

Continue on IL 58

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Golf Road

Turn left onto South Arlington Heights Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Arlington Heights Road

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 54 sec

Toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford

Merge onto I 90

75 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Exit 183 Toward CTH S

Keep slight right at fork

267 ft · 6 sec

Turn straight onto CTH S

2.0 mi · 3 min · Shopiere Road

Turn left onto CTH J

5.8 mi · 8 min · County Highway J

Turn left onto East Avalon Road

0.4 mi · 35 sec · East Avalon Road

Take the ramp

17 mi · 18 min

Continue on I 39; I 90

52 mi · 55 min · I 39; I 90

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; I 94

63 mi · 1 hr 8 min · I 90; I 94

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 94

156 mi · 2 hr 47 min · I 94

Toward I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Exit 249 Toward I 694 North, I 494 South Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward I 494 South

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 494 South Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on I 494

8.5 mi · 10 min · I 494

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 494

12 mi · 14 min · I 494

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Exit 5B Toward I 35W South: Albert Lea Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto I 35W

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 35W

Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec

Exit 7B Toward 90th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto West 90th Street

207 ft · 5 sec · West 90th Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

Arrive at destination

West 90th Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 203.3 miles from Morton Grove, IL, or about 3h 51m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 156.2 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 89 miles or 1h 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 203.3 miles or 3h 51m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 24m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Morton Grove, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Morton Grove, IL

This is one driving day of about 406.6 miles and 7h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 89 miles from Morton Grove, IL.

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

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 156.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 203.3 mi from Morton Grove, IL · 3h 51m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockford, IL

203 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

Rockford, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 89 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rockford, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 203.3 miles from Morton Grove, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 156.2 miles.

Arriving in Bloomington, MN

The final approach into Bloomington, MN 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, MN.

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

$63.57 one way

$127.13 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 142 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$69.79	$139.59
premium	$4.89	$78.25	$156.49
diesel	$5.61	$89.77	$179.54

Estimated Tolls: $5.23

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (74.7 mi) $5.23

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

$64

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$94–$119

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 142.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	122	1	$42.69	$19.52
Efficient EV	101.7	1	$35.58	$16.26
EV Truck/SUV	162.6	2	$56.92	$26.02

Gas CO2

142 kg

EV CO2

48 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 4 days ago

Origin

Morton Grove, IL

Afternoon in Morton Grove on Tuesday

Local time

2:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bloomington, MN

Afternoon in Bloomington on Tuesday

Local time

2:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

41°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

32 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

7h 34m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Morton Grove, IL to Bloomington, MN covers 406.6 miles and takes about 7h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 94, Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, I 90. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 203.3 miles from Morton Grove, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $63.57 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Morton Grove, IL and Bloomington, MN, road signs point toward Cth S and Saint Paul.

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Trip from Morton Grove, IL to Bloomington, MN

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, MN

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Morton Grove, IL

Bloomington, MN

Same local time

32 degrees cooler at arrival

7h 34m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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