This 91.4-mile drive from Georgetown, IL to Bloomington, IL is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in just under 2 hours, making it ideal for a single-day excursion. You'll spend most of your time on Interstate 74, which accounts for 86% of the journey. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $14, which is quite budget-friendly. Given the relatively short distance and duration, an overnight stay isn't necessary, allowing for maximum flexibility in your travel plans. Both destinations are located within the Midwest region of Illinois.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.7 miles from Georgetown, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 74
78.2 mi
1h 24m
Georgetown Road
9 mi
13m
South Main Street
2.8 mi
5m
South East Street
0.5 mi
1m
West West Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
North East Street
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Longest stretch:
I 74
— 78.2 mi, about 1h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, IL and Bloomington, IL.
1
Start on this road
30 ft·4 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto West West Street
55 ft·8 sec·West West Street
3
Turn left onto US 150; IL 1
9.0 mi·13 min·Georgetown Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·41 sec
Toward I 74 West: Champaign
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward I 74 West
6
Merge onto I 74
78 mi·1 hr 24 min·I 74
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 135Toward US 51 South, US 51 Business North: Bloomington
8
Turn right onto US 51 Business
2.8 mi·5 min·South Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Continue on US 51 Business
0.5 mi·1 min·South East Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Arrive at destination
US 51 Business
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 91.4-mile journey, flexibility is your greatest asset. You can depart Georgetown, IL at any time that suits your schedule, as the 1 hour and 48-minute duration makes it easy to manage. With no designated stops in the data, consider planning your own brief break around the halfway point if needed, perhaps before you hit the longest stretch on I-74. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the 78.2-mile segment on I-74, to ensure you have enough to reach Bloomington, IL comfortably and avoid unnecessary stops.
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 45.7 miles from Georgetown, IL, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.2 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 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.7 miles or 54m 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 26m
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 Georgetown, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Georgetown, IL
This is one driving day of about 91.4 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Georgetown, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 74 for about 78.2 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 88.1 — 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|West West Street
Turn right onto West West Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 150; IL 1 / Georgetown Road
Turn left onto US 150; IL 1 / Georgetown Road
Navigation decision point
5
9.3 mi into trip|~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 74 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 74 West
6
87.8 mi into trip|~1h 40m 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...
4
88.1 mi into trip|~1h 40m in|US 51 Business / South Main Street
Turn right onto US 51 Business / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.29 one way
$28.58 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$15.69
$31.38
premium
$4.89
$17.59
$35.18
diesel
$5.61
$20.18
$40.36
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: 32 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.4
0
$9.60
$4.39
Efficient EV
22.9
0
$8.00
$3.66
EV Truck/SUV
36.6
0
$12.80
$5.85
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Georgetown, IL
Late night
in Georgetown on Sunday
Local time
5:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bloomington, IL
Late night
in Bloomington on Sunday
Local time
5:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Lake of the Woods, IL
46 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
21 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
1h 48m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 86% of your drive taking place on interstates. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 78.2 miles, all on I-74, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent speed. While the main roads include Georgetown Road and South Main Street for the initial and final segments, the bulk of the journey is defined by the efficiency of interstate travel. This profile suggests a drive where momentum is key, with minimal interruptions from local traffic or slower speeds.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 78.2 mi on I 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and Georgetown Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West West Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Georgetown, IL to Bloomington, IL is easy. At 1h 48m with 86% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West West Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 150; IL 1 / Georgetown Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 78.2 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: near the start (West West Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 150; IL 1 / Georgetown Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bloomington, IL before heading back.
