Origin
Rosewood Heights, IL
Afternoon in Rosewood Heights on Tuesday
Local time
1:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rosewood Heights, IL to Bloomington, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 49m
Distance
145.5 mi
234 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 39m
★
6 AM
2h 50m
8 AM
3h 12m
10 AM
2h 58m
12 PM
2h 55m
3 PM
2h 59m
5 PM
3h 11m
8 PM
2h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rosewood Heights, IL
NIKOLAI FOMIN
Trip Overview
Rosewood Heights to Bloomington is 145.5 miles and takes about 2h 49m via I 55, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically crossing Illinois. You'll be on the highway for most of this drive, making it a straightforward trip. It’s a good option for a single-day excursion, offering a direct connection between these two points.
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
72.8 miles from Rosewood Heights, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 126 mi | 2h 15m |
| State Route 140 | 9.7 mi | 13m |
| South Veterans Parkway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| West Bethalto Drive | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| East Airline Drive | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| North Bellwood Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West State Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 126 mi, about 2h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rosewood Heights, IL and Bloomington, IL.
1
Start on Northmoor Place
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
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Northmoor Place
2
At end of road, turn left onto West Airline Court
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Airline Court
3
Continue on East Airline Drive
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Airline Drive
4
Turn left onto IL 111
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Bellwood Drive
5
Turn right onto IL 140
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West Bethalto Drive
6
Continue on IL 140
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 140
7
Continue on IL 140
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West State Street
8
Continue on IL 140
443 ft
·
13 sec
·
State Route 140
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
10
Merge onto I 55
97 mi
·
1 hr 44 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
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 49m duration, leaving in the morning from Rosewood Heights allows ample time to reach Bloomington and handle any business or leisure activities. With a total distance of 145.5 miles and a highway share of 95%, you can easily complete this trip in one day. There's only one stop mentioned, so plan for a break on I 55 midway if you prefer. The estimated fuel cost is $23, so ensure your tank is sufficiently full before departing, especially since the longest stretch on I 55 is 126 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 72.8 miles from Rosewood Heights, IL, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 126 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 32 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.8 miles or 1h 27m 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 17m
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 Rosewood Heights, 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 Rosewood Heights, IL
This is one driving day of about 145.5 miles and 2h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Rosewood Heights, 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 126 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.8 miles from Rosewood Heights, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 126 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 141 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West Airline Court
At end of road, turn left onto West Airline Court
Navigation decision point
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
IL 111 / North Bellwood Drive
Turn left onto IL 111 / North Bellwood Drive
Navigation decision point
5
14.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
7
111.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 9m 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
141 mi into trip
|
~2h 40m 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
$22.20 one way
$44.39 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $24.45 | $48.90 |
| premium | $4.81 | $27.53 | $55.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.12 | $64.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.7 | 0 | $15.28 | $6.98 |
| Efficient EV | 36.4 | 0 | $12.73 | $5.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.2 | 0 | $20.37 | $9.31 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Afternoon in Bloomington on Tuesday
Local time
1:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Grandview, IL
73 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 49m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
National Monument
In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and businesses and lynched two men. The event led to the founding of the National Assoc...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 80.3
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 95% of the 145.5 miles on major roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 126 miles on I 55. The transition to surface roads, like State Route 140 and South Veterans Parkway, will occur closer to your destination in Bloomington. Expect consistent cruising with minimal interruptions for the majority of your travel time.
95% 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: 126 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and State Route 140. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Airline Court.
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 145.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (West Airline Court): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (IL 111 / North Bellwood Drive): Navigation decision point; at 14.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
796 ft
516 ft
Total Climb
399 ft
Total Descent
153 ft
Highest Point
796 ft
~145.5 mi in
Elevation Range
280 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 2h 49m. Total distance: 145.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 126 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Airline Court): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (IL 111 / North Bellwood Drive): Navigation decision point; at 14.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
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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