Origin
Homer, IL
Morning in Homer on Tuesday
Local time
7:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Homer, 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 25m
Distance
70.7 mi
114 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Homer, IL
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Trip Overview
Homer, IL to Bloomington, IL is 70.7 miles and takes about 1h 25m via I 74, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest region. It's a straightforward trip primarily on the interstate, making it an easy option for a quick hop between towns. You'll likely find it a no-fuss route, ideal if you're looking for efficiency and minimal travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 60.6 mi | 1h 5m |
| County Road 2700 East | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| South Main Street | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Market Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South East Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| County Road 15 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North East Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 60.6 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homer, IL and Bloomington, IL.
1
Start on IL 49
520 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Continue on IL 49
349 ft
·
6 sec
·
County Road 15
3
Continue on IL 49
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Main Street
4
Continue on IL 49
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
County Road 2700 East
5
Continue on IL 49
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Market Street
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 74 West: Champaign
7
Merge onto I 74
61 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
I 74
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 135
Toward US 51 South, US 51 Business North: Bloomington
9
Turn right onto US 51 Business
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Continue on US 51 Business
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South East Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
US 51 Business
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.3 miles from Homer, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 74 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.6 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
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 6 and 67.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 74 West: Champaign
Navigation decision point
Toward I 74 West: Champaign
3
6.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 74
Merge onto I 74
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
67.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m 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
67.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m 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
$11.05 one way
$22.11 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.14 | $24.27 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.61 | $27.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.61 | $31.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 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 | 21.2 | 0 | $7.42 | $3.39 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.90 | $4.52 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Morning in Bloomington on Tuesday
Local time
7:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
35°F
Areas Of Frost
WSW 7 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 10:25PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 10:23PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
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
36 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 25m 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?
This route is predominantly highway, with 86% of the drive on interstates. You'll spend most of your time cruising on I 74 for a continuous stretch of 60.6 miles. After leaving I 74, you'll transition to local roads, including County Road 2700 East and South Main Street, for the final leg into Bloomington. Expect a steady pace with minimal interruptions until the very end.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60.6 mi on I 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and County Road 2700 East. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 6 miles in.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Homer, IL to Bloomington, IL is easy. At 1h 25m with 86% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (I 74): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 67.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 1h 25m. Total distance: 70.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 60.6 miles on I 74. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 6 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (I 74): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 67.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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