Origin
Rosiclare, IL
Afternoon in Rosiclare on Friday
Local time
4:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Rosiclare, IL to Bloomington, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 25m
Distance
251.7 mi
405 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 12m
★
6 AM
5h 26m
8 AM
5h 53m
10 AM
5h 35m
12 PM
5h 32m
3 PM
5h 36m
5 PM
5h 51m
8 PM
5h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rosiclare, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rosiclare, IL to Bloomington, IL covers 251.7 miles and takes about 5h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ken Gray Expressway, North Main Street, US 51 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.4 miles on Ken Gray Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.35 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
125.9 miles from Rosiclare, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 25m. Total distance: 251.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
The drive from Rosiclare, IL to Bloomington, IL covers 251.7 miles and takes about 5h 25m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ken Gray Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 44.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near IL 34; IL 146 / Il 146.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 251.7 miles you will encounter 19 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 2.2 miles (IL 34; IL 146 / Il 146): Navigation decision point; at 61.9 miles (IL 14 / West Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 86.8 miles (I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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IL 34; IL 146 / Il 146
Turn left onto IL 34; IL 146 / Il 146
Navigation decision point
6
61.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
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IL 14 / West Main Street
Enter roundabout onto IL 14 / West Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
86.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 1m in
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I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway toward I 57 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
5
107.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 23m in
Take the exit toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval
5
201.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Decatur
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Decatur
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Rosiclare, IL and Bloomington, IL, road signs point toward Sandoval and Decatur.
Sandoval
107.3 mi in
|
~2h 23m
Decatur
201.3 mi in
|
~4h 15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ken Gray Expressway | 44.4 mi | 48m |
| North Main Street | 31.6 mi | 47m |
| US 51 | 28.7 mi | 33m |
| North Water Street | 27.4 mi | 36m |
| IL 34 | 24.9 mi | 37m |
| North 1450 East Road | 17.6 mi | 23m |
| South Superior Street | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| 300E | 13.5 mi | 15m |
Longest stretch:
Ken Gray Expressway
— 44.4 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rosiclare, IL and Bloomington, IL.
1
Start on Hopkinton Street
23 ft
·
0 sec
·
Hopkinton Street
2
Turn right onto IL 34
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
IL 34
3
Turn left onto IL 34; IL 146
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
IL 34; IL 146
4
Turn right onto IL 34
17 mi
·
24 min
·
IL 34
5
Continue on IL 34; IL 145
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
IL 34; IL 145
6
At end of road, turn right onto US 45; IL 34
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Commercial Street
7
Turn left onto IL 13; IL 34
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
IL 13; IL 34
8
Take the exit
174 ft
·
4 sec
9
Turn slight right onto IL 34
32 mi
·
47 min
·
North Main Street
10
Enter roundabout onto IL 14
408 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Main Street
11
Continue on IL 14
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Main Street
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
13
Merge onto I 57
24 mi
·
26 min
·
Ken Gray Expressway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 57
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Ken Gray Expressway
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval
16
Merge onto US 50
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
17
Continue on US 50
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Poplar Street
18
Continue on US 50
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Poplar
19
Turn right onto US 51
10 mi
·
11 min
·
150E
20
Continue on US 51
13 mi
·
15 min
·
300E
21
Turn left onto US 40; US 51; IL 185
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 40; US 51; IL 185
22
Turn right onto US 40; US 51; IL 185
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Kennedy Boulevard
23
Continue on US 51
11 mi
·
12 min
·
County Road 875 East
24
Continue on US 51
15 mi
·
17 min
·
South Superior Street
25
Continue on US 51
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 2400 East
26
Continue on US 51
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Fair Avenue
27
Continue on US 51
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Poplar Street
28
Turn right onto US 51; IL 16
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 1st Street
29
Turn left onto US 51; IL 16
382 ft
·
5 sec
·
Cedar Street
30
Turn right onto US 51; IL 16
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jackson Street
31
Continue on US 51; IL 16
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North 2600 East Road
32
Turn left onto US 51
29 mi
·
33 min
·
US 51
33
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Decatur
34
Keep slight right at fork
144 ft
·
3 sec
Toward Decatur
35
Turn straight onto US 51 Business
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Business Route 51
36
Continue on US 51 Business
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Main Street
37
Continue on US 51 Business
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Franklin Street
38
Continue on US 51 Business
27 mi
·
36 min
·
North Water Street
39
Continue on US 51
18 mi
·
23 min
·
North 1450 East Road
Use the straight lane.
40
Continue on US 51 Business
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South East Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
41
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 125.9 miles from Rosiclare, IL, or about 2h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.4 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 55 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.9 miles or 2h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 23m
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 Rosiclare, 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 Rosiclare, IL
This is one driving day of about 251.7 miles and 5h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Rosiclare, 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 Ken Gray Expressway for about 44.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 125.9 mi from Rosiclare, IL · 2h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
126 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 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 125.9 miles from Rosiclare, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$39.35 one way
$78.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
88 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $43.21 | $86.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $48.44 | $96.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $55.57 | $111.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.5 | 0 | $26.43 | $12.08 |
| Efficient EV | 62.9 | 0 | $22.02 | $10.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 100.7 | 1 | $35.24 | $16.11 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Friday
Local time
4:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
27 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
5h 25m 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 Rosiclare, IL to Bloomington, IL covers 251.7 miles and takes about 5h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ken Gray Expressway, North Main Street, US 51. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 125.9 miles from Rosiclare, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.35 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 251.7 miles you will encounter 19 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 2.2 miles (IL 34; IL 146 / Il 146): Navigation decision point; at 61.9 miles (IL 14 / West Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 86.8 miles (I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Rosiclare, IL and Bloomington, IL, road signs point toward Sandoval and Decatur.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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