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Trip from La Grange Park, IL to Bloomington, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 30m

Distance

123.7 mi

199 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 21m ★
6 AM
2h 31m
8 AM
2h 51m
10 AM
2h 38m
12 PM
2h 36m
3 PM
2h 39m
5 PM
2h 50m
8 PM
2h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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La Grange Park, IL

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Downtown Bloomington, IL, IL

Bloomington, IL

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Trip Overview

La Grange Park, IL to Bloomington, IL is 123.7 miles and takes about 2h 30m via Adlai Stevenson Expressway, Tri-State Tollway, and I 55 Business, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, connecting two points in Illinois. Given the relatively short distance and mostly highway profile, this is a straightforward drive. You'll likely encounter typical interstate traffic patterns for this stretch. It's a good option if you're looking for a quick, efficient trip without extensive planning.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

61.9 miles from La Grange Park, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Adlai Stevenson Expressway 108.7 mi 2h 1m
Tri-State Tollway 3.3 mi 3m
I 55 Business 3.1 mi 5m
East 31st Street 2 mi 4m
East Empire Street 1.6 mi 3m
Wolf Road 0.9 mi 1m
North Veterans Parkway 0.9 mi 1m
East Ogden Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Adlai Stevenson Expressway — 108.7 mi, about 2h 1m

Traffic on I-55

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

3 PM

~1,093 veh/hr typical · worst 1,450

Quietest

2 AM

~146 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

7.5×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 43 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Grange Park, IL and Bloomington, IL.

1

Start on this road

40 ft · 5 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Kemman Avenue

78 ft · 6 sec · Kemman Avenue
3

Turn right onto East 31st Street

2.0 mi · 4 min · East 31st Street
4

Turn left onto Wolf Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Wolf Road
Use the left lane.
5

Turn right onto US 34

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Ogden Avenue
Use the right lane.
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward I 294 Toll South: Indiana
7

Merge onto I 294

2.1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 294

1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 23 Toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto I 55

109 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

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.
13

Continue on I 55 Business

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Veterans Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 22 sec
Toward IL 9 West: Pekin Use the right lane.
15

Turn straight onto IL 9

1.6 mi · 3 min · East Empire Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
16

Turn left onto US 150

0.3 mi · 50 sec · North Clinton Street
Use the left lane.
17

Turn right onto East Mulberry Street

0.3 mi · 59 sec · East Mulberry Street
18

Turn left onto North Prairie Street

275 ft · 14 sec · North Prairie Street
19

Turn right onto East Douglas Street

504 ft · 23 sec · East Douglas Street
20

Turn right onto US 51 Business

0.1 mi · 15 sec · North East Street
21

Arrive at destination

US 51 Business

Trip Plan

For this 2.5-hour drive, leaving in the morning is ideal to take advantage of daylight and potentially lighter traffic. With only one stop recommended and a short duration, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. Keep an eye on fuel, as the estimated cost is $19, and plan your fill-up accordingly, perhaps before you leave or at a convenient point along I 55 Business. Since this is a manageable drive, you can easily complete it in one day without needing an overnight stay.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.9 miles from La Grange Park, IL, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 108.7 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 27 miles or 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 61.9 miles or 1h 14m 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 59m

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 La Grange Park, 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 La Grange Park, IL

This is one driving day of about 123.7 miles and 2h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from La Grange Park, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Adlai Stevenson Expressway for about 108.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Wauponsee, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wauponsee, IL

62 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

Crest Hill, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Central City, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.9 miles from La Grange Park, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Adlai Stevenson Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 108.7 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 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 117.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
2 mi into trip | ~4m in | Wolf Road

Turn left onto Wolf Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
2.9 mi into trip | ~6m in | US 34 / East Ogden Avenue

Turn right onto US 34 / East Ogden Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
6 mi into trip | ~11m in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
7.9 mi into trip | ~13m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
8
117.1 mi into trip | ~2h 16m 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...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.87 one way

$37.74 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.27 $20.79 $41.57
premium $4.81 $23.41 $46.81
diesel $5.40 $26.31 $52.63

Estimated Tolls: $0.19

Tri-state Tollway (3.3 mi) $0.19

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

$19

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 37.1 0 $12.99 $5.94
Efficient EV 30.9 0 $10.82 $4.95
EV Truck/SUV 49.5 0 $17.32 $7.92

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 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.

Forecast as of Apr 26, 2026

Origin

La Grange Park, IL

Night in La Grange Park on Saturday

Local time

10:16 PM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog

NE 5 to 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Destination

Bloomington, IL

Night in Bloomington on Saturday

Local time

10:16 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Mostly Clear

E 12 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

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

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 30m 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 drive is on the highway for 91% of its 123.7 miles. You'll spend most of your time on the Adlai Stevenson Expressway for a continuous stretch of 108.7 miles. The transition to surface roads happens near the end of your trip, with I 55 Business likely marking the final approach. Expect a consistent cruising experience with plenty of exits along the main highway sections.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 108.7 mi on Adlai Stevenson Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Adlai Stevenson Expressway and Tri-State Tollway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near Wolf Road.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 123.7 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 2 miles (Wolf Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (US 34 / East Ogden Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between La Grange Park, IL and Bloomington, IL, road signs point toward St. Louis and Illinois Regional Airport.

St. Louis

7.3 mi in | ~12m

Illinois Regional Airport

117.1 mi in | ~2h 16m | 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 30m. Total distance: 123.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 108.7 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.19 in tolls one way, starting with Tri-state 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (Wolf Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (US 34 / East Ogden Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): 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, EIA for fuel prices, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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