Trip from Pingree Grove, 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 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 50m

Distance

130.1 mi

209 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 40m ★

6 AM

2h 51m

8 AM

3h 13m

10 AM

2h 58m

12 PM

2h 56m

3 PM

2h 59m

5 PM

3h 11m

8 PM

2h 44m

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

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village in Kane County, Illinois, United States

Pingree Grove, IL

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Trip Overview

This 130.1-mile drive from Pingree Grove, IL, to Bloomington, IL, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in a single day. Expect to spend about 2 hours and 50 minutes on the road, with a fuel cost estimated at $20. The route is heavily focused on highway travel, making it an efficient way to get between these two Midwest locations. With only one recommended stop, this journey is designed for getting you to your destination without much fuss. It's a practical choice for a day trip, allowing you plenty of time to enjoy your destination.

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

65 miles from Pingree Grove, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 55	51.7 mi	55m
IL 47	41.3 mi	53m
North Bridge Street	9.6 mi	15m
Illinois Route 47	3.3 mi	5m
I 55 Business	3.1 mi	5m
United States Route 30	2.8 mi	3m
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway	1.9 mi	2m
East Empire Street	1.6 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 55 — 51.7 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Reinking Road

43 ft · 1 sec · Reinking Road

Enter roundabout onto Reinking Road

177 ft · 5 sec · Reinking Road

Continue on Reinking Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Reinking Road

Turn slight right

183 ft · 10 sec

Turn straight onto US 20

0.9 mi · 1 min · Oak Street

Continue on US 20

1.9 mi · 2 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

Turn left onto IL 47

4.4 mi · 6 min · IL 47

Enter roundabout onto IL 47

128 ft · 2 sec · IL 47

Continue on IL 47

2.4 mi · 3 min · IL 47

Enter roundabout onto IL 47

109 ft · 1 sec · IL 47

Continue on IL 47

11 mi · 16 min · IL 47

Continue on IL 47

1.0 mi · 1 min · IL 47

Continue on IL 47

0.5 mi · 41 sec · IL 47

Continue on IL 47

0.9 mi · 1 min · Route 47

Continue on IL 47

3.3 mi · 5 min · Illinois Route 47

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 30; IL 47

2.8 mi · 3 min · United States Route 30

Use the left lane.

Continue on North Bridge Street

8.2 mi · 13 min · North Bridge Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on this road

10 mi · 16 min · this road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on North Bridge Street

1.3 mi · 1 min · North Bridge Street

Continue on IL 47

22 mi · 25 min · IL 47

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Toward I 55 South: Bloomington

Merge onto I 55

52 mi · 55 min · I 55

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Continue on I 55 Business

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Veterans Parkway

Use the left / straight lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 22 sec

Toward IL 9 West: Pekin Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto IL 9

1.6 mi · 3 min · East Empire Street

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto US 150

0.3 mi · 50 sec · North Clinton Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto East Mulberry Street

0.3 mi · 59 sec · East Mulberry Street

Turn left onto North Prairie Street

275 ft · 14 sec · North Prairie Street

Turn right onto East Douglas Street

504 ft · 23 sec · East Douglas Street

Turn right onto US 51 Business

0.1 mi · 15 sec · North East Street

Arrive at destination

US 51 Business

Trip Plan

Given the 2 hour and 50 minute duration, starting your journey in the morning is ideal, allowing you to arrive in Bloomington with ample daylight. You'll want to plan for one stop along the way, perhaps to refuel or stretch your legs, especially considering the longest uninterrupted stretch is over 50 miles. With a fuel cost of around $20, it's a budget-friendly excursion. Since this is a relatively short drive, you have the flexibility to depart when it suits you best and make good time on the interstate sections.

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 65 miles from Pingree Grove, IL, or about 1h 33m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.7 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 29 miles or 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 65 miles or 1h 33m 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 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bloomington, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Pingree Grove, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Pingree Grove, IL

This is one driving day of about 130.1 miles and 2h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Pingree Grove, 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 55 for about 51.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Morris, IL

65 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.

Popular next leg

Morris, IL to Bloomington, IL

75.1 mi · 1h 29m

Pacing Suggestions

Oswego, IL

Fuel and coffee

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

Morris, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 65 miles from Pingree Grove, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · around the midpoint

Letty Mae's Tea Room

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Morris, Illinois

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset · 1h 13m in / 1h 38m to go 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 10:30 am–2 pm

+18154161370

Visit website

Clayton's Tap

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Morris, Illinois

0.8 mi

Saki Sushi

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Morris, Illinois

0.9 mi

Best coffee break · around the midpoint

Morris Bakery

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Morris, Illinois

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset · 1h 13m in / 1h 38m to go 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 5 am–5 pm

+18159421031

AppleJax Creations Coffee & Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Morris, Illinois

0.9 mi

Brewed Awakenings

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Morris, Illinois

1.7 mi

Letty Mae's Tea Room

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Morris, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–2 pm

+18154161370

Visit website

Clayton's Tap

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Morris, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+18159423811

Visit website

Saki Sushi

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Morris, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+18155135229

Visit website

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Morris, Illinois

Hours: 5 am–5 pm

+18159421031

AppleJax Creations Coffee & Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Morris, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18157050010

Visit website

Brewed Awakenings

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Morris, Illinois

Hours: 5:30 am–3 pm

+18155135567

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Normal, Illinois

+13094549590

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Bloomington, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+13096641222

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Bloomington, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–12 pm

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Bloomington, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Bloomington, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

Bloomington, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 129.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Reinking Road

Enter roundabout onto Reinking Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

71.4 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in

Take the exit toward I 55 South: Bloomington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 55 South: Bloomington

123.4 mi into trip | ~2h 36m 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...

127.5 mi into trip | ~2h 43m in

Take the exit toward IL 9 West: Pekin

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward IL 9 West: Pekin

129.2 mi into trip | ~2h 47m in | US 150 / North Clinton Street

Turn left onto US 150 / North Clinton Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.34 one way

$40.68 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$22.33	$44.66
premium	$4.89	$25.04	$50.07
diesel	$5.61	$28.72	$57.45

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	39	$13.66	$6.24
Efficient EV	32.5	$11.38	$5.20
EV Truck/SUV	52	$18.21	$8.33

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 20, 2026

Origin

Pingree Grove, IL

Morning in Pingree Grove on Tuesday

Local time

9:21 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bloomington, IL

Morning in Bloomington on Tuesday

Local time

9:21 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

6 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 50m 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?

This is a highway-focused drive, with 80% of the route utilizing major roadways like I 55 and IL 47. You'll experience a significant stretch of 51.7 miles on I 55, offering a consistent pace. While the majority is interstate, you'll also navigate some local roads, including North Bridge Street, which breaks up the highway monotony. The overall feel is one of efficient travel, with clear paths and minimal navigational complexity.

80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 51.7 mi on I 55.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and IL 47. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Reinking Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 130.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 (Reinking Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 71.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 123.4 miles (I 55 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

On the drive from Pingree Grove, IL to Bloomington, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Illinois Regional Airport along the way.

Illinois Regional Airport

123.4 mi in | ~2h 36m | 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 50m. Total distance: 130.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 51.7 miles on I 55. 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.

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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Trip from Pingree Grove, IL to Bloomington, IL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Letty Mae's Tea Room

Morris Bakery

Letty Mae's Tea Room

Clayton's Tap

Saki Sushi

McBride's Morris

Clayton’s Rail and The Alley at Clayton's Rail

Turtles Tap

Coffeehouse in Uptown Normal

Sherwood Oaks Waffle Cafe

Morris Bakery

AppleJax Creations Coffee & Cafe

Brewed Awakenings

Tesla Supercharger

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Tesla Destination Charger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Pingree Grove, IL

Bloomington, IL

Same local time

6 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 50m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in Bloomington, IL

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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