Origin
Savoy, IL
Afternoon in Savoy on Sunday
Local time
1:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Savoy, 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 9m
Distance
54.6 mi
88 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 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Savoy, IL
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Trip Overview
Savoy to Bloomington is 54.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 9 minutes via I-74, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Illinois, traversing the heart of the Midwest. Expect a largely highway-focused experience, making it a straightforward trip. Given the short duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing plenty of time for activities at your destination. Plan for a quick and efficient journey between these two Illinois locales.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 44.5 mi | 47m |
| South Prospect Avenue | 3.6 mi | 7m |
| South Main Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| North Dunlap Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| West Windsor Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South East Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North East Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 44.5 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savoy, IL and Bloomington, IL.
1
Start on this road
112 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 45
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Dunlap Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto West Windsor Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Windsor Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto South Prospect Avenue
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Prospect Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 74 West: Bloomington
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 74
45 mi
·
47 min
·
I 74
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 135
Toward US 51 South, US 51 Business North: Bloomington
8
Turn right onto US 51 Business
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Continue on US 51 Business
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South East Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Arrive at destination
US 51 Business
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.3 miles from Savoy, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 51.3 — 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
|
US 45 / North Dunlap Avenue
Turn left onto US 45 / North Dunlap Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
West Windsor Road
Turn left onto West Windsor Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp toward I 74 West: Bloomington
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 74 West: Bloomington
6
51 mi into trip
|
~1h 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
51.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
$8.54 one way
$17.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.37 | $18.74 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.51 | $21.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.05 | $24.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.78 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.64 | $3.49 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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 Sunday
Local time
1:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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 9m 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 route is predominantly a highway drive, with 82% of the journey taking place on major roadways like I-74. You'll encounter one long stretch of 44.5 miles on I-74, suggesting a good portion of uninterrupted travel. The drive begins on local roads like South Prospect Avenue and South Main Street before merging onto the interstate. The character is primarily that of efficient travel, prioritizing getting you to your destination quickly rather than offering winding scenic detours. Expect typical interstate conditions for the majority of the trip.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.5 mi on I 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and South Prospect Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 45 / North Dunlap Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 9m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 45 / North Dunlap Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (West Windsor Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: 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 9m. Total distance: 54.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.5 miles on I 74. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (US 45 / North Dunlap Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (West Windsor Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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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