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Trip from Bloomington, IL to Groveland, 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

49m

Distance

37.8 mi

61 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 45m ★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m

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

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unincorporated community in Tazewell County, Illinois

Groveland, IL

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Trip Overview

Bloomington, IL to Groveland, IL is 37.8 miles and takes about 49 minutes via I 74 and I 55, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Illinois, making it a convenient option for local travelers. The drive primarily utilizes interstate highways, offering a straightforward and efficient journey. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick errand, a short visit, or as a segment of a longer Midwestern road trip. You'll encounter a highway-focused experience designed for getting you to your destination with minimal fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 74 26.9 mi 29m
I 55 2.7 mi 2m
West Birchwood Street 1.9 mi 3m
West Market Street 1.5 mi 3m
Edgewater Drive 0.9 mi 1m
Springfield Road 0.8 mi 1m
I 155 0.7 mi <1m
North Madison Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 74 — 26.9 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IL and Groveland, 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

27 mi · 29 min · I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
10

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
Toward I 155 South: Lincoln
11

Continue on I 155

0.7 mi · 48 sec · I 155
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward IL 98
13

Keep slight left at fork

198 ft · 4 sec
14

Turn left onto IL 98

1.9 mi · 3 min · West Birchwood Street
Use the straight lane.
15

Continue on IL 98

0.9 mi · 1 min · Edgewater Drive
16

Turn left onto Springfield Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Springfield Road
17

Turn right onto Washington Street

352 ft · 15 sec · Washington Street
18

Arrive at destination

Washington Street

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Danvers, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Danvers, IL

19 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

Morton, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Danvers, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.9 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 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 5.1 — 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.
4
1.9 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp toward I 55 North, US 51 North, I 74 West: Joliet, Rockford, Peoria

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 55 North, US 51 North, I 74 West: Joli...
4
5.1 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 74

Take the exit onto I 74 toward I 74 West: Peoria

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 74 West: Peoria

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.91 one way

$11.82 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $6.49 $12.98
premium $4.89 $7.27 $14.55
diesel $5.61 $8.35 $16.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.3 0 $3.97 $1.81
Efficient EV 9.5 0 $3.31 $1.51
EV Truck/SUV 15.1 0 $5.29 $2.42

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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 21, 2026

Origin

Bloomington, IL

Morning in Bloomington on Tuesday

Local time

9:03 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 15 to 23 mph 16% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 21 at 4:53AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 21 at 4:53AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Destination

Groveland, IL

Morning in Groveland on Tuesday

Local time

9:03 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 14 to 20 mph 16% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 21 at 4:53AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 21 at 4:53AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

68°F

Danvers, IL

19 mi in

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

1 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

49m 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?

This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 80% of the journey on major interstates. Expect a consistent pace as you navigate I 74 and I 55. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 26.9 miles on I 74, offering a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. While primarily interstate, the final leg involves West Birchwood Street, introducing a slight shift in the driving environment as you approach Groveland. Overall, it’s a practical drive built for speed and directness.

80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.9 mi on I 74.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and I 55. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Chestnut Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 37.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.

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.

Between Bloomington, IL and Groveland, IL, road signs point toward Rockford and Peoria.

Rockford

1.9 mi in | ~5m

Peoria

1.9 mi in | ~5m

Detours Along the Way

Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.

Coffee Hound Roastery and Café

Cafe

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Bloomington, IL

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Hours: Tu-Su 06:30-16:00; Mo off; PH off

Visit website

Bloom Barista

Cafe

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route

Bloomington, IL

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-27:00; Su...

Four30 Scones

Cafe

Near the end, right off the route

44min in 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Morton, IL

Cuisine: scone;coffee;tea

Hours: Mo-Sa 06:30-18:00; Su 07:00-14:00

Visit website

Coffee Shoppe

Cafe

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Recreation Coffee

Cafe

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Bloomington, IL

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Hours: Tu-Su 07:00-14:00

Hattie's

Cafe

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Reality Bites

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Bloomington, IL

Cuisine: american

Hours: Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30

Visit website

The Mystic Kitchen & Tasting Room

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Bloomington, IL

Cuisine: american

Visit website

Elroy's

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Bloomington

Cuisine: grill;pizza

Visit website

Bay Area Mexicana

Fast_food

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Bloomington, IL

Cuisine: mexican

Hours: Fr-Sa 22:00-26:00

Bakery and Pickle

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Bloomington, IL

Cuisine: fine_dining

The Dugout

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Cuisine: american

Visit website

Historic US Route 66 Sign

Attraction

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Lincoln-Fell-Davis Statue

Artwork

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

The Sesquicentennial Gates

Monument

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

What's Your Passion?

Artwork

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Family with Dog

Artwork

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Aspiration Fountain

Artwork

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Concrete Lady

Artwork

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Comfort Inn & Suites

Hotel

Later in the drive, short detour

38min in 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Morton, IL

Visit website

Days Inn

Hotel

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Bloomington, IL

Visit website

Love's RV Stop

Caravan_site

Near the start, short detour

5min in 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Normal, IL

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

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 49m. Total distance: 37.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 26.9 miles on I 74. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Groveland, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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 Groveland, 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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