Origin
Homer Glen, IL
Morning in Homer Glen on Tuesday
Local time
6:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Homer Glen, 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
2h 13m
Distance
111.7 mi
180 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 5m
★
6 AM
2h 14m
8 AM
2h 33m
10 AM
2h 20m
12 PM
2h 19m
3 PM
2h 21m
5 PM
2h 32m
8 PM
2h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Homer Glen, IL
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Trip Overview
This 111.7-mile drive from Homer Glen, IL to Bloomington, IL is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 13 minutes. The route is heavily focused on highways, with an impressive 89% share of the journey spent on major roads like I-55, I-80, and Veterans Memorial Tollway. With an estimated fuel cost of $17, this is an economical option for travelers within the Midwest. The drive is straightforward and efficient, making it ideal for those who prefer covering ground quickly. You'll find it’s a practical choice for a quick transition between two Illinois locations without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
55.8 miles from Homer Glen, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 82.3 mi | 1h 28m |
| I 80 | 13.2 mi | 16m |
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 4.4 mi | 4m |
| West 159th Street | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| I 55 Business | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| East Empire Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| North Veterans Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Mulberry Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 82.3 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homer Glen, IL and Bloomington, IL.
1
Start on IL 7
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
West 159th Street
2
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 355 Toll South: Southwest Suburbs
Use the left lane.
3
Merge onto I 355
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 0B
Toward I 80 West: Iowa
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 80
13 mi
·
16 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 126A
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
7
Merge onto I 55
82 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
·
I 55
Use the right lane.
8
Take the exit onto I 55 Business
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
I 55 Business
Exit 167
Toward I 55 Business South: Veterans Parkway, Central Illinois Regional Airport
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on I 55 Business
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Veterans Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Toward IL 9 West: Pekin
Use the right lane.
11
Turn straight onto IL 9
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East Empire Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto US 150
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Clinton Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto East Mulberry Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
East Mulberry Street
14
Turn left onto North Prairie Street
275 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Prairie Street
15
Turn right onto East Douglas Street
504 ft
·
23 sec
·
East Douglas Street
16
Turn right onto US 51 Business
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North East Street
17
Arrive at destination
US 51 Business
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour and 13-minute duration, this drive is perfectly suited for a single day. Departing Homer Glen in the morning will allow you to reach Bloomington with ample time to spare. With no planned stops, consider a brief rest break around the halfway point or when you're about 40 miles into the 82.3-mile stretch on I-55. The estimated fuel cost of $17 suggests you won't need frequent refueling stops, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Keep an eye on traffic conditions, especially if you're traveling during peak hours on I-80 or I-55.
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 55.8 miles from Homer Glen, IL, or about 1h 6m 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 25 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.8 miles or 1h 6m 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 45m
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 Homer Glen, 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 Homer Glen, IL
This is one driving day of about 111.7 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Homer Glen, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55.8 miles from Homer Glen, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.3 miles.
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 145 decision points cluster between mile 3.8 and 110.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Turn left toward I 355 Toll South: Southwest Suburbs
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 355 Toll South: Southwest Suburbs
8
8.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 West: Iowa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 0B
Toward I 80 West: Iowa
8
105 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m 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
109.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m 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
110.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 11m 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
$17.46 one way
$34.93 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.17 | $38.35 |
| premium | $4.89 | $21.50 | $42.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.66 | $49.32 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.31
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(4.4 mi)
$0.31
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.5 | 0 | $11.73 | $5.36 |
| Efficient EV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.77 | $4.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.7 | 0 | $15.64 | $7.15 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Destination
Bloomington, IL
Morning in Bloomington on Tuesday
Local time
6:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Clear
S 7 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
67°F
Gardner, IL
56 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
9 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 13m 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...
18 mi from route
~46 min detour
Free
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 111.7-mile trip, with 89% of the drive utilizing major interstates and tollways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is an 82.3-mile segment on I-55, offering a consistent pace. This route is designed for efficiency rather than scenic detours, providing a direct connection. As you progress, the character remains predominantly that of a high-speed interstate drive, minimizing time spent on slower local roads.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 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?
8/10
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 3.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 111.7 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 3.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 105 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.
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 Homer Glen, IL to Bloomington, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Illinois Regional Airport along the way.
Illinois Regional Airport
105 mi in
|
~1h 59m
|
via I 55 Business
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 2h 13m. Total distance: 111.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). 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.
Expect about $0.31 in tolls one way, starting with Veterans Memorial Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 105 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.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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