Bloomington to Northville is 93.1 miles and takes about 1h 56m via I 39, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, moving from the Midwest region to the same region. Expect a straightforward drive with most of your time spent on the interstate. This route is best suited for a quick, uncomplicated transit between these two points, requiring just one day. It’s a practical option if you need to cover this specific distance efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.5 miles from Bloomington, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 39
65.5 mi
1h 10m
E 18th Road
7 mi
10m
North 37th Road
5.9 mi
8m
East 2351st Road
4.6 mi
7m
North Main Street
3.8 mi
9m
North 38th Road
3.8 mi
5m
County Highway 2
1.2 mi
2m
North East Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 39
— 65.5 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IL and Northville, IL.
1
Start on US 51 Business
136 ft·5 sec·North East Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on US 51 Business
3.8 mi·9 min·North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·58 sec
Toward I 55 South: Saint LouisUse the right lane.
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·40 sec
Exit 164Toward I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford
5
Continue on I 39; US 51
65 mi·1 hr 10 min·I 39; US 51
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
Exit 66Toward US 52: Troy Grove
7
Turn right onto US 52
5.9 mi·8 min·North 37th Road
8
Continue on US 52
7.0 mi·10 min·E 18th Road
9
Turn right onto US 52
3.8 mi·5 min·North 38th Road
10
Turn left onto CH 2
4.6 mi·7 min·East 2351st Road
11
Continue on CH 2
1.2 mi·2 min·County Highway 2
12
Arrive at destination
CH 2
Trip Plan
Given the 1h 56m duration, this route is easily manageable in a single day. Aim to depart Bloomington in the morning to maximize daylight and avoid potential rush hour congestion, though this route is not particularly urban. With a total distance under 100 miles and minimal stops recommended, you have the flexibility to leave when convenient. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 65.5-mile stretch on I 39, as services can be spaced out on interstates.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.5 miles from Bloomington, IL, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.5 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 20 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.5 miles or 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Northville, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bloomington, IL
This is one driving day of about 93.1 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Bloomington, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 39 for about 65.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 87.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.9 mi into trip|~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
7
4.3 mi into trip|~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 164
Toward I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford
5
70.2 mi into trip|~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward US 52: Troy Grove
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 66
Toward US 52: Troy Grove
4
83.5 mi into trip|~1h 41m in|US 52 / North 38th Road
Turn right onto US 52 / North 38th Road
Navigation decision point
4
87.3 mi into trip|~1h 46m in|CH 2 / East 2351st Road
Turn left onto CH 2 / East 2351st Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.56 one way
$29.11 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$15.98
$31.96
premium
$4.89
$17.92
$35.83
diesel
$5.61
$20.56
$41.11
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.9
0
$9.78
$4.47
Efficient EV
23.3
0
$8.15
$3.72
EV Truck/SUV
37.2
0
$13.03
$5.96
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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 19, 2026
Origin
Bloomington, IL
Late night
in Bloomington on Tuesday
Local time
5:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
35°F
Mostly Clear then Areas Of Frost
W 6 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Northville, IL
Late night
in Northville on Tuesday
Local time
5:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°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
12 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
1h 56m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 72% of this 93.1-mile drive on highways, primarily I 39. The longest continuous stretch on the interstate is 65.5 miles. After leaving I 39, you'll transition to surface roads like E 18th Road and North 37th Road. Expect to encounter a higher density of exits and merging traffic as you navigate the interstate portions of this drive.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 65.5 mi on I 39.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 39 and E 18th Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 56m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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
The longest stretch is about 65.5 miles on I 39. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 7 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 3.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Northville, IL before heading back.
