Origin
Grandview, IL
Late night in Grandview on Tuesday
Local time
3:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grandview, 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
1h 15m
Distance
63.5 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grandview, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
This 63.5-mile drive from Grandview, IL to Bloomington, IL is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 15 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, so you won't need to worry about booking overnight stays. The majority of this journey, 94%, is on highways, making it a quick and efficient route. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, this is a very budget-friendly option for a quick excursion within the Midwest. You'll spend most of your time on I 55, offering a smooth and direct path to your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 56.5 mi | 1h |
| South Veterans Parkway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| North Dirksen Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Sangamon Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South East Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Grand Avenue East | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Ridge Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 56.5 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grandview, IL and Bloomington, IL.
1
Start on Wolfe Street
34 ft
·
5 sec
·
Wolfe Street
2
Turn right onto North Grand Avenue East
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Grand Avenue East
3
Continue on Ridge Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Ridge Avenue
4
Turn left onto IL 29
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dirksen Parkway
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Turn right
337 ft
·
14 sec
6
Turn slight right onto East Sangamon Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Sangamon Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
8
Merge onto I 55
27 mi
·
29 min
·
I 55
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55
29 mi
·
31 min
·
I 55
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55 Business
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Veterans Parkway
Exit 157A; 157B
Toward I 55 Business North, I 74 East: Indianapolis
11
Continue on I 55 Business
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Veterans Parkway
Exit 157B
Toward I 55 Business North
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward US 51 Business
13
Turn left onto US 51 Business
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 51 Business
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South East Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Arrive at destination
US 51 Business
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.8 miles from Grandview, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 59.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Grand Avenue East
Turn right onto North Grand Avenue East
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
IL 29 / North Dirksen Parkway
Turn left onto IL 29 / North Dirksen Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
29.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
I 55
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
7
59 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
I 55 Business / South Veterans Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55 Business / South Veterans Parkway toward I 55 Business North, I 74 East: Indianapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 157A; 157B
Toward I 55 Business North, I 74 East: Indianap...
4
59.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
I 55 Business / South Veterans Parkway
Continue onto I 55 Business / South Veterans Parkway toward I 55 Business North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Exit 157B
Toward I 55 Business North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.93 one way
$19.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.90 | $21.80 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.22 | $24.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.02 | $28.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.67 | $3.05 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.89 | $4.06 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
3:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Clear
S 7 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
68°F
Atlanta, IL
32 mi in
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 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 15m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for this 63.5-mile journey, with 94% of your travel time spent on major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 56.5 miles, primarily on I 55, which means you can settle in for a consistent pace. This route is designed for efficiency, so while there might not be frequent changes in scenery, you'll benefit from a direct and predictable drive. The main roads involved include I 55, South Veterans Parkway, and South Main Street, guiding you smoothly into Bloomington.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56.5 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and South Veterans Parkway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Grand Avenue East.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Grand Avenue East): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (IL 29 / North Dirksen Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.6 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Grandview, IL
Full guide →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 1h 15m. Total distance: 63.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 56.5 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.
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 (North Grand Avenue East): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (IL 29 / North Dirksen Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.6 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
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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