Origin
Eureka, IL
Late night in Eureka on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eureka, IL to Bloomington, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
27.7 mi
45 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eureka, IL
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Trip Overview
This quick 27.7-mile drive from Eureka, IL to Bloomington, IL takes about 36 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily be on I-74, with some time on local roads like North Main Street and West Market Street. The highway-focused profile means you'll cover ground efficiently, with a fuel cost estimated at around $4. Given the short duration and lack of designated stops, this route is best tackled in one go. Both locations are within the Midwest region, so expect familiar prairie landscapes as you travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 17.8 mi | 19m |
| North Main Street | 7.1 mi | 11m |
| West Market Street | 2 mi | 5m |
| North East Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 17.8 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eureka, IL and Bloomington, IL.
1
Start on IL 117
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
North Main Street
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 74 East
3
Merge onto I 74
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 74
4
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
I 74
Toward I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 160
Toward US 150, IL 9: Pekin
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto US 150; IL 9
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West Market Street
Use the left lane.
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 51 Business
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
North East Street
8
Arrive at destination
US 51 Business
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 7.1 and 27.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
7.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp toward I 74 East
Navigation decision point
Toward I 74 East
6
21.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
I 74
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74 toward I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Sain...
8
25.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward US 150, IL 9: Pekin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 160
Toward US 150, IL 9: Pekin
5
25.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 150; IL 9 / West Market Street
Turn left onto US 150; IL 9 / West Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
27.6 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
US 51 Business / North East Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 51 Business / North East Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.33 one way
$8.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.75 | $9.51 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.33 | $10.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Destination
Bloomington, IL
Late night in Bloomington on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
19 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
36m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 experience for most of this 36-minute journey, with 64% of the drive on interstate. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 17.8 miles on I-74, allowing for a consistent pace. You'll transition onto local roads, including North Main Street and West Market Street, closer to your destination. While not a winding, technical drive, the shift from interstate to surface streets will require a slight adjustment in speed and awareness as you approach Bloomington.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.8 mi on I 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and North Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 7.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 36m 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 7.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 21.4 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
828 ft
732 ft
Total Climb
129 ft
Total Descent
101 ft
Highest Point
828 ft
~21.8 mi in
Elevation Range
95 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Eureka, IL to Bloomington, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Indianapolis along the way.
Indianapolis
21.4 mi in
|
~26m
|
via I 74
About the Cities
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 36m. Total distance: 27.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.8 miles on I 74. 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 7.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 21.4 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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