Evergreen Park, IL to Bloomington, IL is 129 miles and takes about 2h 36m via I 55, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Illinois, making it a simple point-to-point journey through the Midwest. With a high percentage of highway driving, expect a consistent pace for most of the trip. This route is ideal for a quick relocation, a visit to family, or a direct approach to your destination without significant detours. Consider this a no-fuss option when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
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
64.5 miles from Evergreen Park, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 20m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
82.3 mi
1h 28m
I 80
25.3 mi
30m
I 57
9.7 mi
13m
I 55 Business
3.1 mi
5m
South Western Avenue
2 mi
3m
East Empire Street
1.6 mi
3m
West 95th Street
1 mi
1m
North Veterans Parkway
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 82.3 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evergreen Park, IL and Bloomington, IL.
1
Start on US 12; US 20
1.0 mi·1 min·West 95th Street
2
Turn right onto South Western Avenue
2.0 mi·3 min·South Western Avenue
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left onto West 111th Street
0.6 mi·1 min·West 111th Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on West Monterey Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·West Monterey Avenue
5
Turn right onto South Marshfield Avenue
133 ft·2 sec·South Marshfield Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward I 57 South
7
Merge onto I 57
9.7 mi·13 min·I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi·45 sec
Exit 345BToward I 80 West: IowaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 80
25 mi·30 min·I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Exit 126AToward I 55 South: Saint Louis
11
Merge onto I 55
82 mi·1 hr 28 min·I 55
Use the right lane.
12
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.
13
Continue on I 55 Business
0.9 mi·1 min·North Veterans Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi·22 sec
Toward IL 9 West: PekinUse the right lane.
15
Turn straight onto IL 9
1.6 mi·3 min·East Empire Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto US 150
0.3 mi·50 sec·North Clinton Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto East Mulberry Street
0.3 mi·59 sec·East Mulberry Street
18
Turn left onto North Prairie Street
275 ft·14 sec·North Prairie Street
19
Turn right onto East Douglas Street
504 ft·23 sec·East Douglas Street
20
Turn right onto US 51 Business
0.1 mi·15 sec·North East Street
21
Arrive at destination
US 51 Business
Trip Plan
Given the short 2h 36m duration, this drive offers plenty of flexibility. You can easily depart in the morning and arrive well before lunchtime, or leave in the afternoon and still reach Bloomington with ample daylight. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $20, extensive planning isn't necessary. However, be mindful of potential traffic congestion on I 55 as you approach the Chicago metropolitan area, especially during peak hours. It's wise to check real-time traffic conditions before you depart to ensure the smoothest possible start to your trip.
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 64.5 miles from Evergreen Park, IL, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.3 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 28 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.5 miles or 1h 20m 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 4m
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 Evergreen Park, 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 Evergreen Park, IL
This is one driving day of about 129 miles and 2h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Evergreen Park, 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 55 for about 82.3 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 128.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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3 mi into trip|~5m in|West 111th Street
Turn left onto West 111th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
14 mi into trip|~21m in
Take the exit toward I 80 West: Iowa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 345B
Toward I 80 West: Iowa
8
122.4 mi into trip|~2h 22m 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
126.4 mi into trip|~2h 29m 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
128.1 mi into trip|~2h 34m in|US 150 / North Clinton Street
Turn left onto US 150 / North Clinton Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.17 one way
$40.34 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg45 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$22.14
$44.29
premium
$4.89
$24.82
$49.65
diesel
$5.61
$28.48
$56.96
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38.7
0
$13.54
$6.19
Efficient EV
32.3
0
$11.29
$5.16
EV Truck/SUV
51.6
0
$18.06
$8.26
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% 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
Evergreen Park, IL
Late night
in Evergreen Park on Tuesday
Local time
3:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Partly Sunny
WNW 20 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 10:06AM CDT until April 20 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 10:06AM CDT until April 20 at 5:48PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Destination
Bloomington, IL
Late night
in Bloomington on Tuesday
Local time
3:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Sunny
WNW 18 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 10:06AM CDT until April 20 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 10:06AM CDT until April 20 at 5:48PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
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
2 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
2h 36m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 94% of the route utilizing major interstates like I 55, I 80, and I 57. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 82.3 miles primarily on I 55, offering a consistent driving rhythm. The character of the road remains largely the same throughout, prioritizing direct travel over scenic exploration. Expect smooth sailing and minimal changes in road type, making it a predictable and efficient journey.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 82.3 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 80. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near West 111th Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 129 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (West 111th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 122.4 miles (I 55 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Evergreen Park, IL to Bloomington, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Illinois Regional Airport along the way.
The Village of Evergreen Park is a city in Illinois located on the southwestern border of the city of Chicago. It is the “small town” connected to the “big city.” Because of the location it is able to enjoy all the amenities of its “big city” neighbor while continuing to enjoy the wonderful spirit a small town has to offer.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 36m. Total distance: 129 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 82.3 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bloomington, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (West 111th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 122.4 miles (I 55 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bloomington, IL before heading back.
