Origin
Riverton, IL
Morning in Riverton on Sunday
Local time
9:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Riverton, 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 14m
Distance
59.7 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Riverton, IL
Pho Tomass
Trip Overview
Connecting Riverton to Bloomington, this 59.7-mile journey is a straightforward trek through the heart of the Illinois Midwest. You can comfortably complete the drive in about 1 hour and 14 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $9, the route is both efficient and budget-friendly for your travel plans. Since both cities are located within the same state, you will find the transition between regions seamless and predictable. This trip is best suited for those looking for a quick, reliable connection between two central Illinois hubs without the need for extensive travel logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 46.5 mi | 49m |
| South Williamsville Road | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| South Veterans Parkway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| North 7th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| South East Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Valor Parkway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Old Route 66 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 46.5 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverton, IL and Bloomington, IL.
1
Start on East Lincoln Street
25 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Lincoln Street
2
Turn left onto North 7th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North 7th Street
3
Continue on County Highway 5A
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
County Highway 5A
4
Continue on CR 5A; CR 31
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
South Main Street
5
Continue on South Williamsville Road
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
South Williamsville Road
6
Turn left onto Valor Parkway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Valor Parkway
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on Old Route 66
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Route 66
8
Turn left onto IL 123
273 ft
·
7 sec
·
County Highway 2
9
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
10
Merge onto I 55
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 55
11
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.
12
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
13
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.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward US 51 Business
15
Turn left onto US 51 Business
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 51 Business
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South East Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Arrive at destination
US 51 Business
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.9 miles from Riverton, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 55.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North 7th Street
Turn left onto North 7th Street
Navigation decision point
6
7.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Valor Parkway
Turn left onto Valor Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
25.8 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
55.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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...
4
55.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
I 55 Business / South Veterans Parkway
Continue onto I 55 Business / South Veterans Parkway toward I 55 Business North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Exit 157B
Toward I 55 Business North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.33 one way
$18.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.25 | $20.50 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.49 | $22.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.18 | $26.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.36 | $3.82 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
9:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 20 mph
34% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 4:23AM CDT until April 14 at 5:30AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 9:43PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
74°F
Atlanta, IL
30 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
11 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
1h 14m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 84% of your travel occurs on major thoroughfares. Your journey relies heavily on I-55, which accounts for a substantial 46.5-mile uninterrupted stretch, allowing you to settle into a consistent driving rhythm. As you transition from the interstate onto South Williamsville Road and South Veterans Parkway, the road environment shifts from open highway to local access routes. This balance keeps the drive feeling productive rather than monotonous. You will spend the vast majority of your time at highway speeds, ensuring a direct and efficient path to your destination.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 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?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and South Williamsville Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 7th Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 59.7 miles you will encounter 8 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 (North 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (Valor Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.8 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 14m. Total distance: 59.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). 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: near the start (North 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (Valor Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.8 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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