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Trip from Bloomington, IL to Toluca, 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

58m

Distance

45.6 mi

73 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 54m ★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m

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

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Trip Overview

Bloomington, IL to Toluca, IL is 45.6 miles and takes about 58 minutes via I 39, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive keeps you within Illinois, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. It’s a short hop, perfect for a quick trip without much fuss. Given its brevity, this route is ideal if you’re looking for a simple, direct connection between these two points, offering a no-frills journey.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 39 34.3 mi 36m
North Main Street 5.7 mi 12m
700 North Road 4.1 mi 6m
East Santa Fe Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
North East Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 39 — 34.3 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IL and Toluca, 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 Louis Use the right lane.
4

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 40 sec
Exit 164 Toward I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford
5

Continue on I 39; US 51

34 mi · 36 min · I 39; US 51
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Toward IL 17: Lacon, Wenona
7

Turn left

137 ft · 3 sec
8

Turn straight onto IL 17

4.1 mi · 6 min · 700 North Road
9

Turn left onto IL 117

1.9 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
10

Turn left onto East Santa Fe Avenue

204 ft · 14 sec · East Santa Fe Avenue
11

Turn left

135 ft · 10 sec
12

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Normal, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Normal, IL

23 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

Normal, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

El Paso, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.8 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 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 45.5 — 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
39.1 mi into trip | ~47m in

Take the exit toward IL 17: Lacon, Wenona

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward IL 17: Lacon, Wenona
4
43.6 mi into trip | ~54m in | IL 117 / North Main Street

Turn left onto IL 117 / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
45.5 mi into trip | ~58m in | East Santa Fe Avenue

Turn left onto East Santa Fe Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.13 one way

$14.26 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $7.83 $15.65
premium $4.89 $8.78 $17.55
diesel $5.61 $10.07 $20.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.7 0 $4.79 $2.19
Efficient EV 11.4 0 $3.99 $1.82
EV Truck/SUV 18.2 0 $6.38 $2.92

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 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 18, 2026

Origin

Bloomington, IL

Late night in Bloomington on Tuesday

Local time

5:48 AM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 22 mph 16% chance Live forecast

Tornado Warning

Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 7:10PM CDT until April 17 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Tornado Warning

Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 7:09PM CDT until April 17 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Toluca, IL

Late night in Toluca on Tuesday

Local time

5:48 AM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

34 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

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 highway-focused drive for this trip, with about 75% of your journey on major highways like I 39. The longest stretch without a significant road change is 34.3 miles, primarily on I 39, meaning you'll experience a good amount of consistent driving. The route begins on North Main Street before transitioning to the interstate, and concludes with a portion on 700 North Road. This profile suggests a drive that’s mostly about covering ground efficiently on higher-speed roads.

75% 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: 34.3 mi on I 39.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 39 and North Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 58m drive. You will face about 7 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 39.1 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.

On the drive from Bloomington, IL to Toluca, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Wenona along the way.

Wenona

39.1 mi in | ~47m

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: 45.6 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 (75%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 34.3 miles on I 39. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 39.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Toluca, 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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