Trip from Bloomington, IL to Evergreen Park, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 34m

Distance

128 mi

206 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

2h 24m ★

6 AM

2h 35m

8 AM

2h 55m

10 AM

2h 42m

12 PM

2h 40m

3 PM

2h 43m

5 PM

2h 54m

8 PM

2h 28m

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

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Evergreen Park, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bloomington, IL to Evergreen Park, IL covers 128 miles and takes about 2h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 55, Tri-State Tollway, West 95th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 112.2 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.01 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

64 miles from Bloomington, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 55	112.2 mi	2h 5m
Tri-State Tollway	4.2 mi	5m
West 95th Street	4 mi	8m
North Main Street	3.6 mi	8m
West 93rd Street	1.2 mi	1m
Mile-Long Bridge	0.9 mi	1m
Southwest Highway	0.3 mi	<1m
South Cicero Avenue	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 55 — 112.2 mi, about 2h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 51 Business

136 ft · 5 sec · North East Street

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 51 Business

3.6 mi · 8 min · North Main Street

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 55 North: Chicago Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 55

112 mi · 2 hr 5 min · I 55

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 277B Toward I 294 South: Indiana Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 294

0.8 mi · 57 sec · Tri-State Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 294

0.9 mi · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

Continue on I 294

3.4 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Exit 17A Toward US 12 East, US 20 East: 95th Street, 76th Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Toward US 12, US 20 East: 95th Street Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto US 12; US 20

2.0 mi · 4 min · West 95th Street

Turn left onto Southwest Highway

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Southwest Highway

Use the left lane.

Continue on West 93rd Street

1.2 mi · 1 min · West 93rd Street

Turn right onto IL 50

0.3 mi · 33 sec · South Cicero Avenue

Turn left onto US 12; US 20

2.0 mi · 3 min · West 95th Street

Arrive at destination

US 12; US 20

Trip Plan

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 64 miles from Bloomington, IL, or about 1h 16m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 112.2 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 28 miles or 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 64 miles or 1h 16m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Evergreen Park, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Bloomington, 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 Bloomington, IL

This is one driving day of about 128 miles and 2h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Bloomington, 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 55 for about 112.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Morris, IL

64 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

El Paso, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Diamond, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 64 miles from Bloomington, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 112.2 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Chi Tung Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Evergreen Park, Illinois

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Moderately mile 128

Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm

+17086368180

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Mi Amor Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Evergreen Park, Illinois

0.2 mi

Ain't She Sweet Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Chicago, Illinois

1.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Critical Grind Board Game Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Shorewood, Illinois

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 91.5

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+18156304235

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Kafe De Kasa

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Shorewood, Illinois

0.8 mi

Emmys Cafe & Gaming

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Braidwood, Illinois

1.6 mi

Chi Tung Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Moderately mile 128

Evergreen Park, Illinois

Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm

+17086368180

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Mi Amor Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 128

Evergreen Park, Illinois

Hours: 3–9 pm

+17087417921

Visit website

Ain't She Sweet Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 128

Chicago, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+17738403309

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Whistle Stop Cafe Diamond IL

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 73.2

Diamond, Illinois

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+18156342360

Visit website

Happy Place Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 91.5

Shorewood, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18156661447

Visit website

Cafe Smilga

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 109.8

Darien, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+16304270929

Visit website

The Original Pancake House - Beverly

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 128

Chicago, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17734456100

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LongHorn Steakhouse

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 109.8

Bolingbrook, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16307830684

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Critical Grind Board Game Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 91.5

Shorewood, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+18156304235

Visit website

Kafe De Kasa

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 91.5

Shorewood, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17792421902

Visit website

Emmys Cafe & Gaming

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 73.2

Braidwood, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+18153905133

Ten Drops Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 100.6

Plainfield, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+16306962137

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Emmy's Cafe & Gaming

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 73.2

Coal City, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+18155185375

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 128

Chicago Ridge, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+17085813915

Visit website

Kafé De Kasa

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 91.5

Crest Hill, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+18156303694

Visit website

Bonny's Bistro

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 91.5

Joliet, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+18476271095

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Normal, Illinois

+13094549590

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Bloomington, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+13096641222

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Bloomington, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–12 pm

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Bloomington, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Bloomington, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.6 and 122.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3.6 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the ramp toward I 55 North: Chicago

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 55 North: Chicago

4.1 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 55

Merge onto I 55

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

116.3 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in

Take the exit toward I 294 South: Indiana

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 277B Toward I 294 South: Indiana

121.9 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in

Take the exit toward US 12 East, US 20 East: 95th Street, 76th Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 17A Toward US 12 East, US 20 East: 95th Street, 76t...

122.1 mi into trip | ~2h 23m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 12, US 20 East: 95th Street

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 12, US 20 East: 95th Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.01 one way

$40.02 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$21.97	$43.94
premium	$4.89	$24.63	$49.26
diesel	$5.61	$28.26	$56.52

Estimated Tolls: $0.25

Tri-state Tollway (4.2 mi) $0.25

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

$20

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 44.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	38.4	$13.44	$6.14
Efficient EV	32	$11.20	$5.12
EV Truck/SUV	51.2	$17.92	$8.19

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 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 15, 2026

Origin

Bloomington, IL

Afternoon in Bloomington on Sunday

Local time

2:19 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Evergreen Park, IL

Afternoon in Evergreen Park on Sunday

Local time

2:19 PM

CDT

Current temp

50°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

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

2h 34m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 128

Caution: Road Construction Near the Park

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

128 mi in 2h 34m, mostly highway — 112.2 mi of that is on I 55.

88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 112.2 mi on I 55.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and Tri-State Tollway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in.

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 128 miles you will encounter 9 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 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 116.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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 2h 34m. Total distance: 128 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 112.2 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.25 in tolls one way, starting with Tri-state Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes — we found about 17 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Evergreen Park, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 17 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Evergreen Park, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Bloomington, IL to Evergreen Park, IL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Chi Tung Restaurant

Critical Grind Board Game Cafe

Chi Tung Restaurant

Mi Amor Restaurant

Ain't She Sweet Cafe

Whistle Stop Cafe Diamond IL

Happy Place Cafe

Cafe Smilga

The Original Pancake House - Beverly

LongHorn Steakhouse

Critical Grind Board Game Cafe

Kafe De Kasa

Emmys Cafe & Gaming

Ten Drops Coffee

Emmy's Cafe & Gaming

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

Kafé De Kasa

Bonny's Bistro

Tesla Supercharger

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Tesla Destination Charger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Service Plaza

Limestone Rest Area (Southbound)

Limestone Rest Area (Northbound)

Greater Chicago Truck Plaza

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Pilot Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

Petro Stopping Centers

Service Plaza

Love's Travel Stop

Service Plaza

Pilot Travel Center

Hinsdale Oasis

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Pilot Travel Center

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bloomington, IL

Evergreen Park, IL

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 34m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Pullman National Historical Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Starting in Bloomington, IL

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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