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Trip from Casey, IL to Bloomington, 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

2h 40m

Distance

132.7 mi

214 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 30m ★
6 AM
2h 40m
8 AM
3h 2m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 46m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 0m
8 PM
2h 34m

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

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city on border of Clark and Cumberland Counties in Illinois

Casey, IL

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Trip Overview

Casey, IL to Bloomington, IL is 132.7 miles and takes about 2h 40m via I 57, I 74, and Route 130, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive through the Midwest, primarily within Illinois, making it a perfect day trip. The route is largely focused on interstate highways, so expect efficient travel. It's a short enough distance that you won't feel rushed, allowing for a relaxed journey between these two Illinois communities.

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

66.4 miles from Casey, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 47.4 mi 50m
I 74 43.3 mi 46m
Route 130 10 mi 14m
I 70 9.9 mi 10m
Illinois Route 16 5.3 mi 7m
South Main Street 2.8 mi 5m
Lincoln Avenue 2.5 mi 4m
County Road 1825 E 2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 47.4 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Casey, IL and Bloomington, IL.

1

Start on this road

66 ft · 10 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto East Main Street

102 ft · 9 sec · East Main Street
3

Turn right onto IL 49

1.8 mi · 3 min · North Central Avenue
4

Turn left

0.3 mi · 44 sec
5

Merge onto I 70

9.9 mi · 10 min · I 70
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward IL 130
7

Turn right onto IL 130

0.1 mi · 9 sec · North Haughton Highway
8

Continue on IL 130

1.3 mi · 1 min · 1700E
9

Continue on IL 130

0.4 mi · 32 sec · North Haughton Highway
10

Continue on IL 130

0.8 mi · 1 min · County Road 1775 E
11

Continue on IL 130

2.0 mi · 2 min · County Road 1825 E
12

Continue on IL 130

10.0 mi · 14 min · Route 130
13

Continue on IL 130

0.8 mi · 1 min · Illinois Route 130
14

Continue on IL 130

1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street
15

Turn left onto IL 16

2.5 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Avenue
16

Continue on IL 16

5.3 mi · 7 min · Illinois Route 16
17

Continue on IL 16

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Charleston Avenue East
18

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I-57 North: Champaign
19

Merge onto I 57

47 mi · 50 min · I 57
20

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 237B Toward I 74 West: Peoria
21

Merge onto I 74

43 mi · 46 min · I 74
22

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 135 Toward US 51 South, US 51 Business North: Bloomington
23

Turn right onto US 51 Business

2.8 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
24

Continue on US 51 Business

0.5 mi · 1 min · South East Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
25

Arrive at destination

US 51 Business

Trip Plan

Given the short 2h 40m duration, you have plenty of flexibility with departure times. Aim to leave in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for a relaxed pace. With only one recommended stop, you can choose to make it a quick fuel and stretch break or skip it entirely if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before reaching the longest stretch of 47.4 miles on I 57, as services can sometimes be spaced out on interstates. Since this is a single-day trip, you don't need to worry about overnight accommodations.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.4 miles from Casey, IL, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.4 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 29 miles or 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 66.4 miles or 1h 24m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 10m

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 Casey, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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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 Casey, IL

This is one driving day of about 132.7 miles and 2h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Casey, 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 47.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tuscola, IL

66 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

Charleston, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tuscola, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 66.4 miles from Casey, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Red Herring Vegetarian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Final third 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Urbana, Illinois

+12173672340

Visit website

Basil Thai At Urbana

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Final third 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Urbana, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+12173448662

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Casey, Illinois

+18333994638

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

+18668167584

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Normal, Illinois

+13094549590

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Bloomington, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+13096641222

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Bloomington, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–12 pm

Visit website

World's Largest Mailbox

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Casey, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 129.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Main Street

Turn left onto East Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | IL 49 / North Central Avenue

Turn right onto IL 49 / North Central Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
12.4 mi into trip | ~15m in | IL 130 / North Haughton Highway

Turn right onto IL 130 / North Haughton Highway

Navigation decision point

5
85.3 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in

Take the exit toward I 74 West: Peoria

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 237B Toward I 74 West: Peoria
6
129.1 mi into trip | ~2h 32m in

Take the exit toward US 51 South, US 51 Business North: Bloomington

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

Exit 135 Toward US 51 South, US 51 Business North: Bloom...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.75 one way

$41.49 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $22.78 $45.56
premium $4.89 $25.54 $51.07
diesel $5.61 $29.30 $58.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.8 0 $13.93 $6.37
Efficient EV 33.2 0 $11.61 $5.31
EV Truck/SUV 53.1 0 $18.58 $8.49

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

16 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 17, 2026

Origin

Casey, IL

Morning in Casey on Tuesday

Local time

7:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bloomington, IL

Morning in Bloomington on Tuesday

Local time

7:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Mostly Clear

S 7 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 1:55AM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 1:55AM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

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

15 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

2h 40m 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?

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with an 88% share on major roads. You'll experience a consistent pace for most of the journey, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 47.4 miles on I 57. While much of the trip involves interstate driving, the inclusion of Route 130 offers a slight variation before reaching your destination. Expect a generally smooth and direct experience with minimal detours off the main thoroughfares.

88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.4 mi on I 57.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 74. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Main Street.

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 2h 40m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (IL 49 / North Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles (IL 130 / North Haughton Highway): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Starting in Casey, IL

Full guide →

Central Illinois is a region of Illinois extending south from Chicagoland along the border with Indiana. It includes Champaign, DeWitt, Ford, Grundy, Iroquois, LaSalle, Livingston, McLean, and Shelby counties.

Arriving 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 2h 40m. Total distance: 132.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 47.4 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (IL 49 / North Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles (IL 130 / North Haughton Highway): Navigation decision point.

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