Connecting Bourbonnais to Bloomington, this 90-mile journey across the Illinois Midwest typically takes about 1 hour and 59 minutes to complete. It is a straightforward trip that fits perfectly into a single day, leaving you plenty of time at your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $14 for fuel, making this an economical excursion for travelers looking to traverse this stretch of the state. Because the route relies heavily on major infrastructure, you can expect a predictable and efficient transit between these two Midwestern hubs. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick visit, the simplicity of this drive allows for a stress-free experience.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45 miles from Bourbonnais, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 4m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
48.7 mi
52m
Livingston Road
11.7 mi
17m
County Road 0
9.7 mi
14m
West Route 17
7.7 mi
11m
I 55 Business
3.1 mi
5m
North Kennedy Drive
1.9 mi
3m
East Empire Street
1.6 mi
3m
West Court Street
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 48.7 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bourbonnais, IL and Bloomington, IL.
1
Start on Olde Oak Drive
0.4 mi·1 min·Olde Oak Drive
2
At end of road, turn right onto IL 102
0.2 mi·26 sec·Main Street Northwest
3
Turn right onto US 45; US 52
0.5 mi·51 sec·South Main Street
4
Continue on US 45; US 52
1.9 mi·3 min·North Kennedy Drive
5
Turn right onto IL 17
1.0 mi·1 min·West Court Street
6
Continue on IL 17
0.3 mi·25 sec·Court Street
7
Continue on IL 17
0.5 mi·46 sec·West Station Street
8
Continue on IL 17
9.7 mi·14 min·County Road 0
9
Continue on IL 17
7.7 mi·11 min·West Route 17
10
Continue on IL 17
12 mi·17 min·Livingston Road
11
Continue on IL 17
0.4 mi·40 sec·East 3200 North Road
12
Turn left
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 55 South: Bloomington
13
Merge onto I 55
49 mi·52 min·I 55
14
Take the exit onto I 55 Business
3.1 mi·5 min·I 55 Business
Exit 167Toward I 55 Business South: Veterans Parkway, Central Illinois Regional AirportUse the slight right lane.
15
Continue on I 55 Business
0.9 mi·1 min·North Veterans Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi·22 sec
Toward IL 9 West: PekinUse the right lane.
17
Turn straight onto IL 9
1.6 mi·3 min·East Empire Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto US 150
0.3 mi·50 sec·North Clinton Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto East Mulberry Street
0.3 mi·59 sec·East Mulberry Street
20
Turn left onto North Prairie Street
275 ft·14 sec·North Prairie Street
21
Turn right onto East Douglas Street
504 ft·23 sec·East Douglas Street
22
Turn right onto US 51 Business
0.1 mi·15 sec·North East Street
23
Arrive at destination
US 51 Business
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best. You will not need to plan for any formal stops along the way, as the two-hour duration is manageable for most drivers without a break. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Bourbonnais, as budgeting the $14 for gas ensures you won't need to hunt for stations while on the interstate. To make the most of your time, consider checking traffic conditions on I-55 specifically, as this segment accounts for the bulk of your travel time. Embracing the direct nature of this drive allows you to maximize your arrival time in Bloomington.
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 45 miles from Bourbonnais, IL, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.7 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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45 miles or 1h 4m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bloomington, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bourbonnais, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bourbonnais, IL
This is one driving day of about 90 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Bourbonnais, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 48.7 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 89.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|IL 102 / Main Street Northwest
At end of road, turn right onto IL 102 / Main Street Northwest
Navigation decision point
8
83.4 mi into trip|~1h 45m in|I 55 Business
Take the exit onto I 55 Business toward I 55 Business South: Veterans Parkway, Central Illinois Regional Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 167
Toward I 55 Business South: Veterans Parkway, C...
6
87.4 mi into trip|~1h 52m in
Take the exit toward IL 9 West: Pekin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward IL 9 West: Pekin
6
89.1 mi into trip|~1h 56m in|US 150 / North Clinton Street
Turn left onto US 150 / North Clinton Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
89.8 mi into trip|~1h 58m in|East Douglas Street
Turn right onto East Douglas Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.07 one way
$28.14 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$15.45
$30.90
premium
$4.89
$17.32
$34.64
diesel
$5.61
$19.87
$39.74
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27
0
$9.45
$4.32
Efficient EV
22.5
0
$7.87
$3.60
EV Truck/SUV
36
0
$12.60
$5.76
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (65% 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 14, 2026
Origin
Bourbonnais, IL
Morning
in Bourbonnais on Sunday
Local time
11:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bloomington, IL
Morning
in Bloomington on Sunday
Local time
11:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 17 mph49% chanceLive forecast
74°F
Pontiac, IL
45 mi in
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
17 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 59m 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?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 67% of your time spent on major routes like I-55, Livingston Road, and County Road 0. You will settle into a steady rhythm during the longest stretch of the journey, which spans 48.7 miles on I-55. The road moves from the suburban feel of Bourbonnais into the broader landscape of central Illinois, balancing high-speed interstate travel with secondary road segments. Behind the wheel, you will notice the transition from busier corridors to more open stretches, providing a consistent driving experience that requires little technical maneuvering. It is a functional route designed for getting from point A to point B with minimal complexity.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48.7 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and Livingston Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near IL 102 / Main Street Northwest.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 59m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (IL 102 / Main Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 83.4 miles (I 55 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Bourbonnais, IL to Bloomington, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Illinois Regional Airport along the way.
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 48.7 miles on I 55. 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 0.4 miles (IL 102 / Main Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 83.4 miles (I 55 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bloomington, IL before heading back.
