Origin
Petersburg, IL
Morning in Petersburg on Sunday
Local time
6:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Petersburg, 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
1h 29m
Distance
69.7 mi
112 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Petersburg, IL
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Trip Overview
This 69.7-mile trip from Petersburg, IL to Bloomington, IL is an easy one-day drive, taking approximately 1 hour and 29 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, it's an affordable excursion within the Midwest. The journey primarily utilizes I-55, making it a straightforward drive with minimal complexity. You'll spend most of your time on the highway, so pack some good tunes and settle in for a direct route. There are no designated stops in the data, so you'll have plenty of flexibility to depart whenever you're ready.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 46.5 mi | 49m |
| Athens Blacktop Road | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| County Road 11 N | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Dinius Road | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| South Veterans Parkway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Old Salem Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| IL 29 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 46.5 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Petersburg, IL and Bloomington, IL.
1
Start on IL 97; IL 123
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
South 6th Street
2
Continue on IL 97; IL 123
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
South 6th Street
3
Continue on IL 97; IL 123
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Salem Road
4
Turn left onto Athens Blacktop Road
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Athens Blacktop Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Main Street
6
Turn left onto East Hargrave Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Hargrave Street
7
Continue on Springfield Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto IL 29; IL 123
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
IL 29; IL 123
9
Turn left onto IL 123
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
County Road 11 N
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on IL 123
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Dinius Road
11
Continue on IL 123
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
County Highway 2
12
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
13
Merge onto I 55
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 55
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55
29 mi
·
31 min
·
I 55
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55 Business
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Veterans Parkway
Exit 157A; 157B
Toward I 55 Business North, I 74 East: Indianapolis
16
Continue on I 55 Business
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Veterans Parkway
Exit 157B
Toward I 55 Business North
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward US 51 Business
18
Turn left onto US 51 Business
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on US 51 Business
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South East Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.8 miles from Petersburg, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 105 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 65.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Athens Blacktop Road
Turn left onto Athens Blacktop Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
9.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
IL 29; IL 123
At end of road, turn right onto IL 29; IL 123
Navigation decision point
4
11.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
IL 123 / County Road 11 N
Turn left onto IL 123 / County Road 11 N
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
35.8 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
I 55
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
7
65.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
I 55 Business / South Veterans Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55 Business / South Veterans Parkway toward I 55 Business North, I 74 East: Indianapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 157A; 157B
Toward I 55 Business North, I 74 East: Indianap...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.90 one way
$21.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.96 | $23.93 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.41 | $26.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.39 | $30.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.32 | $3.35 |
| Efficient EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.76 | $4.46 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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 Sunday
Local time
6:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Atlanta, IL
35 mi in
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
23 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 29m 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 experience on this 69.7-mile route, with 73% of it being on the interstate. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is a solid 46.5 miles on I-55. This means the majority of your drive will be at higher speeds, with fewer turns and transitions. While there are segments on Athens Blacktop Road and County Road 11 N, they likely offer a brief change of pace before you rejoin the main interstate artery. It's a drive designed for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.5 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and Athens Blacktop Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near Athens Blacktop Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.7 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: at 2.2 miles (Athens Blacktop Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles (IL 29; IL 123): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (IL 123 / County Road 11 N): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
796 ft
514 ft
Total Climb
344 ft
Total Descent
63 ft
Highest Point
796 ft
~69.7 mi in
Elevation Range
282 ft
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 29m. Total distance: 69.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.5 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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 2.2 miles (Athens Blacktop Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles (IL 29; IL 123): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (IL 123 / County Road 11 N): 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.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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