Origin
Bloomington, IL
Late night in Bloomington on Sunday
Local time
3:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomington, IL to Lawrenceville, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 55m
Distance
181.5 mi
292 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 42m
★
6 AM
3h 55m
8 AM
4h 21m
10 AM
4h 4m
12 PM
4h 2m
3 PM
4h 5m
5 PM
4h 20m
8 PM
3h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lawrenceville, IL
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Trip Overview
This 181.5-mile drive from Bloomington, IL to Lawrenceville, IL is a straightforward, highway-focused journey through the heart of the Midwest. Expect to spend about 3 hours and 55 minutes on the road, making it a very manageable one-day trip. Your primary companions will be I-57, I-74, and US-50, with 69% of the drive taking place on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $28, and with only one recommended stop, you can cover the distance efficiently. This route is ideal if you're looking for a direct connection between these two Illinois cities without significant detours.
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
90.8 miles from Bloomington, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 47.2 mi | 50m |
| I 74 | 42.8 mi | 45m |
| US 50 | 18.7 mi | 25m |
| North 1250th Street | 13.3 mi | 19m |
| South Van Buren Street | 11 mi | 15m |
| Route 130 | 10 mi | 14m |
| County Road 1100 East | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Illinois Route 16 | 6 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 47.2 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IL and Lawrenceville, 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
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Madison Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Continue on US 51 Business
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Center Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 51 Business
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 74 East: Champaign
9
Merge onto I 74
43 mi
·
45 min
·
I 74
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 179
Toward I 57: Chicago, Memphis
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 179
Toward I 57 South: Memphis
12
Merge onto I 57
47 mi
·
50 min
·
I 57
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 190A
Toward IL 16 East: Charleston
14
Turn straight onto IL 16
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Charleston Avenue East
15
Continue on IL 16
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Illinois Route 16
16
Continue on IL 16
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Lincoln Avenue
17
Turn right onto IL 130
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
18th Street
18
Continue on IL 130
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Illinois Route 130
19
Continue on IL 130
10.0 mi
·
14 min
·
Route 130
20
Continue on IL 130
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 1825 East
21
Continue on IL 130
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 1775 E
22
Continue on IL 130
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Haughton Highway
23
Continue on IL 130
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
1700E
24
Continue on IL 130
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
North Haughton Highway
25
Continue on IL 130
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 1700E
26
Continue on IL 130
13 mi
·
19 min
·
North 1250th Street
27
Turn left onto IL 130
11 mi
·
15 min
·
South Van Buren Street
28
Continue on IL 130
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road 1100 East
29
Continue on IL 130
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North West Street
30
Turn left onto West Butler Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Butler Street
31
Turn right onto North Lincoln Avenue
481 ft
·
16 sec
·
North Lincoln Avenue
32
Turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
33
Turn left onto US 50; IL 250
19 mi
·
25 min
·
US 50; IL 250
34
Take the exit onto US 50 Business
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 50 Business
35
Continue on US 50 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
36
Arrive at destination
US 50 Business
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 3-hour and 55-minute duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day. To make the most of your travel time, consider an early morning departure to avoid any potential midday traffic, especially on the interstate segments. With only one stop needed, you have flexibility in choosing where to rest or refuel, but be aware of the longest stretch of 47.2 miles on I-57; plan accordingly to ensure you have adequate fuel before embarking on that section. The $28 fuel estimate is a good baseline for your budget.
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 90.8 miles from Bloomington, IL, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.2 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 40 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.8 miles or 1h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lawrenceville, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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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.
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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 Bloomington, IL
This is one driving day of about 181.5 miles and 3h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 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 57 for about 47.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
91 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 90.8 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 94.9 — 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
46.8 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward I 57: Chicago, Memphis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 179
Toward I 57: Chicago, Memphis
6
47.1 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 57 South: Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 179
Toward I 57 South: Memphis
5
94.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m in
Take the exit toward IL 16 East: Charleston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 190A
Toward IL 16 East: Charleston
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.38 one way
$56.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $31.16 | $62.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $34.93 | $69.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.07 | $80.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.4 | 0 | $19.06 | $8.71 |
| Efficient EV | 45.4 | 0 | $15.88 | $7.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.6 | 0 | $25.41 | $11.62 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Destination
Lawrenceville, IL
Late night in Lawrenceville on Sunday
Local time
3:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 55m 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 leans heavily towards highway travel, with 69% of the journey on interstates and major highways. You'll experience longer stretches of consistent speed, including a significant 47.2-mile segment on I-57. While not a winding, scenic byway, the highway-focused profile means you can maintain a steady pace. The transition between I-57, I-74, and US-50 offers minor shifts in the driving environment, but the overall feel remains one of efficient transit across the Illinois landscape.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.2 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 74. You will hit about 16 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
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 181.5 miles you will encounter 16 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 46.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Lawrenceville, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
Memphis
46.8 mi in
|
~55m
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 3h 55m. Total distance: 181.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.2 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Lawrenceville, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 46.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Lawrenceville, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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