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Trip from Bloomington, IL to Peoria, IL

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

Drive Time

48m

Distance

39.9 mi

64 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 44m ★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m

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

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Downtown Peoria, IL, IL

Peoria, IL

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Trip Overview

Connecting Bloomington and Peoria, this 39.9-mile trip is a quick, straightforward journey across the Illinois Midwest. You can expect to spend about 48 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $6, it is an incredibly cost-effective excursion between the two cities. The route relies heavily on major infrastructure, primarily utilizing I-74, I-55, and West Market Street to get you to your destination efficiently. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a change of scenery, the simplicity of this drive allows for maximum flexibility in your schedule.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 74 34.4 mi 38m
I 55 2.7 mi 2m
West Market Street 1.5 mi 3m
IL 29 0.2 mi <1m
North Madison Street 0.2 mi <1m
Northeast Jefferson Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Spalding Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
North Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 74 — 34.4 mi, about 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

28 mi · 30 min · I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 74

6.0 mi · 7 min · I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
11

Take the exit onto IL 29

0.2 mi · 23 sec · IL 29
Toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria
12

Continue on Spalding Avenue

452 ft · 20 sec · Spalding Avenue
13

Turn left onto IL 29

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue
14

Arrive at destination

Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Danvers, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Danvers, IL

20 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

North Peoria, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Danvers, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20 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 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 39.8 — 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.
5
33.5 mi into trip | ~39m in | I 74

Keep slight right at fork onto I 74 toward I 74 West: Peoria

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 74 West: Peoria
5
39.8 mi into trip | ~48m in | IL 29 / Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Turn left onto IL 29 / Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.24 one way

$12.48 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $6.85 $13.70
premium $4.89 $7.68 $15.36
diesel $5.61 $8.81 $17.62

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 14 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 0 $4.19 $1.92
Efficient EV 10 0 $3.49 $1.60
EV Truck/SUV 16 0 $5.59 $2.55

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.

Forecast as of Apr 12, 2026

Origin

Bloomington, IL

Morning in Bloomington on Sunday

Local time

9:16 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 16 to 24 mph 30% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 12:21AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:46PM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Peoria, IL

Morning in Peoria on Sunday

Local time

9:16 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 13 to 21 mph 45% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 12:21AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:46PM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

74°F

Danvers, IL

20 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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

48m 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?

Expect a highly efficient, highway-focused experience, as 93% of your journey takes place on high-speed roads. The vast majority of your time is spent on I-74, which features a long, uninterrupted 34.4-mile stretch that defines the character of the trip. Because the route is dominated by interstate driving, you will find it to be a consistent and predictable commute rather than a winding backroad adventure. Once you transition off the primary highway segments and onto local roads like West Market Street, the pace slows down as you approach the city limits. It is a functional drive designed to minimize travel time while moving you steadily across the region.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.4 mi on I 74.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and I 55. You will hit about 11 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 39.9 miles you will encounter 11 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

818 ft 502 ft

Total Climb

202 ft

Total Descent

496 ft

Highest Point

818 ft

~6.7 mi in

Elevation Range

316 ft

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

Arriving in Peoria, IL

Full guide →

Peoria is a city in Illinois and the county seat of Peoria County. It serves as a regional hub for the primarily rural and agricultural center of the state. Peoria is a small but diverse city of approximately 115,000 people that anchors a three-county metropolitan area of nearly 400,000.

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 48m. Total distance: 39.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 34.4 miles on I 74. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 6 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 Peoria, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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