Kincaid to Bloomington is 84.1 miles and takes about 1h 48m via US 51 and IL 48, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, moving through the Midwest region. Given its relatively short length and mostly highway profile, it’s a straightforward drive. It's ideal for a quick connection between these two points without requiring extensive planning or an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.1 miles from Kincaid, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 51
51.9 mi
1h 5m
IL 48
22.5 mi
25m
Springfield Street
6 mi
10m
West Park Street
1.1 mi
1m
West Springfield Road
0.9 mi
1m
South East Street
0.5 mi
1m
North Webster Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Water Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 51
— 51.9 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kincaid, IL and Bloomington, IL.
1
Start on North Avenue
69 ft·3 sec·North Avenue
2
Keep slight right at fork onto Dial Street
302 ft·14 sec·Dial Street
3
Turn left onto Market Street
523 ft·24 sec·Market Street
4
Turn left onto IL 104
6.0 mi·10 min·Springfield Street
Use the right lane.
5
Turn right onto IL 29
0.9 mi·1 min·West Springfield Road
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on IL 29
0.4 mi·34 sec·North Webster Street
7
Turn left onto IL 29
1.1 mi·1 min·West Park Street
8
Turn left onto Water Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·Water Street
9
Turn left onto IL 48
22 mi·25 min·IL 48
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
11
Merge onto US 51
11 mi·11 min·US 51
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 141BToward US 51 North: Bloomington
13
Continue on US 51
41 mi·54 min·US 51
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
Trip Plan
Since this is a short trip taking under two hours, you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving mid-morning could allow for a relaxed start and avoid early rush hour. With only 84.1 miles, you won't need to worry about extensive meal breaks, but a quick stop for fuel might be wise before you leave Kincaid, given the $13 estimated fuel cost. The longest stretch without a major road change is 51.9 miles on US 51, so plan your refreshments accordingly before embarking on that segment.
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 42.1 miles from Kincaid, IL, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.9 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 19 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.1 miles or 52m 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 31m
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 Kincaid, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kincaid, IL
This is one driving day of about 84.1 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Kincaid, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 51 for about 51.9 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 42.6 — 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|Dial Street
Keep slight right at fork onto Dial Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Market Street
Turn left onto Market Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|IL 104 / Springfield Street
Turn left onto IL 104 / Springfield Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
6.2 mi into trip|~11m in|IL 29 / West Springfield Road
Turn right onto IL 29 / West Springfield Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
42.6 mi into trip|~52m in
Take the exit toward US 51 North: Bloomington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 141B
Toward US 51 North: Bloomington
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.15 one way
$26.30 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$14.44
$28.87
premium
$4.89
$16.18
$32.37
diesel
$5.61
$18.57
$37.14
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.2
0
$8.83
$4.04
Efficient EV
21
0
$7.36
$3.36
EV Truck/SUV
33.6
0
$11.77
$5.38
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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 19, 2026
Origin
Kincaid, IL
Morning
in Kincaid on Sunday
Local time
10:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bloomington, IL
Morning
in Bloomington on Sunday
Local time
10:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
35°F
Areas Of Frost
WSW 7 mph0% chanceLive 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
54°F
Forsyth, IL
42 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
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 48m 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.
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
National Monument
In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and businesses and lynched two men. The event led to the founding of the National Assoc...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 88% of the route on major roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 51.9 miles on US 51, offering a consistent cruising experience. The highway portion will likely feel familiar, with frequent exits and consistent speed limits. The transition to surface streets like Springfield Street will introduce more local traffic and potentially lower speeds as you approach your destination.
88% 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: 51.9 mi on US 51.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 51 and IL 48. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Dial Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 84.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 (Dial Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.1 miles (Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (IL 104 / Springfield Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 1h 48m. Total distance: 84.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 51.9 miles on US 51. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 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: near the start (Dial Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.1 miles (Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (IL 104 / Springfield Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument. 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.
