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Trip from Marshall, IL to Bloomington, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 51m

Distance

132.3 mi

213 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 40m ★
6 AM
2h 52m
8 AM
3h 14m
10 AM
2h 59m
12 PM
2h 57m
3 PM
3h 0m
5 PM
3h 12m
8 PM
2h 45m

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

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Downtown Marshall, IL, IL

Marshall, IL

Mateusz Dach

Trip Overview

This 132.3-mile journey from Marshall, Illinois, to Bloomington, Illinois, is a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in a single day, taking about 2 hours and 51 minutes. The route primarily utilizes I-74, with segments on Georgetown Road and IL-1, making it a highway-focused experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $21, this trip through the Midwest is quite budget-friendly. You'll find it's a practical option for a day trip, allowing for a relaxed pace without the need for an overnight stay.

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

66.1 miles from Marshall, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 74 78.2 mi 1h 24m
Georgetown Road 29.8 mi 44m
IL 1 15.4 mi 22m
South Main Street 2.8 mi 5m
IL Route 1 2.4 mi 6m
North State Street 1.9 mi 2m
South East Street 0.5 mi 1m
1575 E US 36 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 74 — 78.2 mi, about 1h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marshall, IL and Bloomington, IL.

1

Start on Archer Avenue

52 ft · 6 sec · Archer Avenue
2

Turn sharp right onto IL 1

15 mi · 22 min · IL 1
3

Continue on US 150; IL 1

2.4 mi · 6 min · IL Route 1
4

Continue on US 150; IL 1

10 mi · 14 min · Georgetown Road
5

Continue on US 150; IL 1

0.3 mi · 28 sec · 1575 E US 36
6

Continue on US 150; IL 1

6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road
7

Continue on US 150; IL 1

1.9 mi · 2 min · North State Street
8

Continue on US 150; IL 1

14 mi · 20 min · Georgetown Road
9

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 74 West: Champaign
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 74 West
11

Merge onto I 74

78 mi · 1 hr 24 min · I 74
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 135 Toward US 51 South, US 51 Business North: Bloomington
13

Turn right onto US 51 Business

2.8 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
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

Given the 2-hour and 51-minute duration, this drive is best tackled as a single-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. There's only one recommended stop, so plan your breaks strategically, perhaps at the halfway point or when you need to refuel. Watch for potential traffic as you approach larger towns. With a fuel cost around $21, it’s a good idea to fill up before you leave Marshall, IL, or ensure you have enough to reach Bloomington, IL, as the longest stretch on I-74 is over 78 miles.

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 66.1 miles from Marshall, IL, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.2 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 29 miles or 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 66.1 miles or 1h 35m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 21m

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 Marshall, 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 Marshall, IL

This is one driving day of about 132.3 miles and 2h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Marshall, 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 I 74 for about 78.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in and the county seat of Vermilion County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Danville, IL

66 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

Chrisman, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Urbana, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 66.1 miles from Marshall, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 74 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.2 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Rich's Restaurant Ogden

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ogden, Illinois

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 66.1

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12175822777

Coffeehouse in Uptown Normal

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Normal, Illinois

1.8 mi

Signature Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bloomington, Illinois

2.3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Gypsy Queen Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Marshall, Illinois

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Hours: 6:30 am–5:30 pm

+12172515199

Visit website

Latte Dough Coffee Shop & Bakery Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Marshall, Illinois

0.3 mi

Rich's Restaurant Ogden

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 66.1

Ogden, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12175822777

Coffeehouse in Uptown Normal

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 132.3

Normal, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+13094526774

Visit website

Signature Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 132.3

Bloomington, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+13095852588

Visit website

The Literary

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 85

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+12179541500

Visit website

Fort Jesse Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 132.3

Normal, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+13094515656

Visit website

The Library Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 85

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–8:30 pm

+12174032000

Visit website

Bloomin Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 132.3

Normal, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+13098081071

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Cornelio's

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 37.8

Georgetown, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12176620032

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Gypsy Queen Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Marshall, Illinois

Hours: 6:30 am–5:30 pm

+12172515199

Visit website

Latte Dough Coffee Shop & Bakery Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Marshall, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+12178227322

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 85

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 85

Champaign, Illinois

+18668167584

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 85

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 132.3

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 132.3

Normal, Illinois

+13094549590

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 56.7

Oakwood, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12173544098

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 132.3

Bloomington, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+13096641222

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 85

Champaign, Illinois

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 129 — 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 | IL 1

Turn sharp right onto IL 1

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

3
49.9 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in

Take the ramp toward I 74 West: Champaign

Navigation decision point

Toward I 74 West: Champaign
5
50.1 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 74 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 74 West
6
128.7 mi into trip | ~2h 43m 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
129 mi into trip | ~2h 44m 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

$20.68 one way

$41.37 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $22.71 $45.42
premium $4.89 $25.46 $50.92
diesel $5.61 $29.21 $58.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.7 0 $13.89 $6.35
Efficient EV 33.1 0 $11.58 $5.29
EV Truck/SUV 52.9 0 $18.52 $8.47

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 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 15, 2026

Origin

Marshall, IL

Evening in Marshall on Sunday

Local time

8:40 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bloomington, IL

Evening in Bloomington on Sunday

Local time

8:40 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

74°F

Danville, IL

66 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

2 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 51m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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 drive for this trip, with 73% of the route on interstates like I-74. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 78.2 miles on I-74, offering a consistent pace. While primarily interstate, there are transitions onto local roads like Georgetown Road and IL-1, which may offer a slight change of scenery before rejoining faster routes. The overall character is one of efficient travel across Illinois.

73% 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: 78.2 mi on I 74.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and Georgetown Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 1.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Marshall, IL to Bloomington, IL is easy. At 2h 51m with 73% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 1): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 49.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 50.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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 51m. Total distance: 132.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 78.2 miles on I 74. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 1): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 49.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 50.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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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