Origin
Bloomington, IL
Late night in Bloomington on Tuesday
Local time
4:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomington, IL to Hickory Point, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
41 mi
66 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hickory Point, IL
Pho Tomass
Trip Overview
Bloomington, IL to Hickory Point, IL is 41 miles and takes about 58 minutes via I 74, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest, specifically Illinois, making it a straightforward drive. The route is primarily highway, so expect a quick transit between these two points. Given the minimal distance and time commitment, this is an ideal same-day excursion for anyone needing to travel between these locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 15.6 mi | 17m |
| South Eureka Street | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| US Highway 24 | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| Nofsinger Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| I 55 | 2.7 mi | 2m |
| West Center Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Market Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| State Route 116 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 15.6 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IL and Hickory Point, 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
16 mi
·
17 min
·
I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward IL 117: Goodfield
11
Turn right onto IL 117
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
South Eureka Street
12
Turn left onto US 24
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Center Street
13
Continue on US 24
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
US Highway 24
14
Turn right onto Nofsinger Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Nofsinger Road
15
At end of road, turn left onto Tazewood Road
73 ft
·
4 sec
·
Tazewood Road
16
Turn right onto Nofsinger Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Nofsinger Road
17
Turn right onto IL 116
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 116
18
Continue on IL 116
135 ft
·
9 sec
·
State Route 116
19
Arrive at destination
IL 116
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.5 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 38.2 — 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...
5
38.2 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
Tazewood Road
At end of road, turn left onto Tazewood Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.41 one way
$12.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.04 | $14.08 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.89 | $15.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.05 | $18.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.59 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Hickory Point, IL
Late night in Hickory Point on Tuesday
Local time
4:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Eureka, IL
21 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
18 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
58m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 63% of the drive on interstates like I 74. You'll experience a longest stretch of 15.6 miles on I 74, indicating a good period of consistent highway cruising. The remaining portion will transition to surface streets, likely involving more frequent intersections as you approach your destination. Expect a relatively quick drive with minimal delays due to the highway profile.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.6 mi on I 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and South Eureka Street. You will hit about 15 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 41 miles you will encounter 15 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.
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 58m. Total distance: 41 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.6 miles on I 74. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 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.
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 Hickory Point, 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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