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Trip from Bloomington, IL to Bartonville, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

50m

Distance

42.7 mi

69 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 47m ★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m

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

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village in Peoria County, Illinois

Bartonville, IL

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Trip Overview

This 42.7-mile drive from Bloomington, IL to Bartonville, IL is a straightforward trip across the Midwest, entirely within Illinois. You can expect to cover this distance in about 50 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. The route is heavily focused on highways, with 93% of the journey on interstates like I-74, I-474, and I-55. With a budget-friendly fuel cost estimated at $7, this drive is efficient and requires no overnight stays. It's a practical option for getting between these two Illinois locations with minimal fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 74 28.4 mi 30m
I 474 7.9 mi 8m
I 55 2.7 mi 2m
West Market Street 1.5 mi 3m
US 24 0.9 mi 1m
South Adams Street 0.4 mi 1m
North Madison Street 0.2 mi <1m
North Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 74 — 28.4 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 51 Business

136 ft · 5 sec · North East Street
Use the straight lane.
2

Continue on US 51 Business

396 ft · 16 sec · North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
3

Turn left onto West Chestnut Street

273 ft · 19 sec · West Chestnut Street
4

Turn left onto US 51 Business

393 ft · 13 sec · North Center Street
5

Continue on US 51 Business

0.2 mi · 28 sec · North Madison Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
6

Turn right onto West Market Street

1.5 mi · 3 min · West Market Street
Use the straight lane.
7

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 55 North, US 51 North, I 74 West: Joliet, Rockford, Peoria
8

Merge onto I 55; I 74; US 51

2.7 mi · 2 min · I 55; I 74; US 51
9

Take the exit onto I 74

28 mi · 30 min · I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 474

7.9 mi · 8 min · I 474
Exit 99 Toward I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island
11

Take the exit onto US 24

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 24
Exit 6A Toward US 24 West: Bartonville
12

Turn right onto South Adams Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · South Adams Street
13

Continue on South Adams Street

0.3 mi · 44 sec · South Adams Street
14

Arrive at destination

South Adams Street

Where to Stop

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

village in Tazewell County, Illinois

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Morton, IL

21 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

Bellevue, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Eureka, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.3 miles from Bloomington, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 41.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Chestnut Street

Turn left onto West Chestnut Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 51 Business / North Center Street

Turn left onto US 51 Business / North Center Street

Navigation decision point

6
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | West Market Street

Turn right onto West Market Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
33.5 mi into trip | ~39m in | I 474

Keep slight left at fork onto I 474 toward I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 99 Toward I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island
5
41.4 mi into trip | ~48m in | US 24

Take the exit onto US 24 toward US 24 West: Bartonville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 6A Toward US 24 West: Bartonville

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.68 one way

$13.35 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $7.33 $14.66
premium $4.89 $8.22 $16.43
diesel $5.61 $9.43 $18.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.8 0 $4.48 $2.05
Efficient EV 10.7 0 $3.74 $1.71
EV Truck/SUV 17.1 0 $5.98 $2.73

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Bloomington, IL

Late night in Bloomington on Tuesday

Local time

5:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Mostly Sunny

W 13 to 16 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 7:58AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 7:30AM CDT until April 17 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Bartonville, IL

Late night in Bartonville on Tuesday

Local time

5:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

9 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

50m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 50-minute journey. With 93% of the drive on interstates, you'll be covering ground quickly. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 28.4 miles on I-74, offering a consistent pace. This route prioritizes efficiency over scenic detours, so settle in for a smooth, albeit non-descript, drive as you navigate between Bloomington and Bartonville.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.4 mi on I 74.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and I 474. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Chestnut Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 42.7 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.1 miles (West Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 51 Business / North Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (West Market Street): Lane positioning matters here.

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 Bloomington, IL to Bartonville, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Rock Island along the way.

Rock Island

33.5 mi in | ~39m | via I 474

About the Cities

Starting in Bloomington, IL

Full guide →

Bloomington, pop. 77,000 (2010 census), is a city in the Midwestern state of Illinois in the United States of America, on the classic Route 66 highway across the country. With neighboring Normal, pop. 52,000 (2010 census), it forms a combined community of about 130,000 known locally as the Twin Cities. Illinois Wesleyan University is in Bloomington, and is not to be confused with Illinois State University in Normal.

Top landmarks

  • • David Davis Mansion — house museum in Bloomington, Illinois
  • • Bloomington Central Business District — historic and central business district in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois,...
  • • George H. Miller House — Bloomington, Illinois, listed on the National Register of Historic Places

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 42.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 28.4 miles on I 74. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 51 Business / North Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (West Market Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bartonville, IL before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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