Origin
Warren, IL
Morning in Warren on Tuesday
Local time
7:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Warren, 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
3h 39m
Distance
186.9 mi
301 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 27m
★
6 AM
3h 39m
8 AM
4h 4m
10 AM
3h 48m
12 PM
3h 46m
3 PM
3h 49m
5 PM
4h 3m
8 PM
3h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Warren, IL
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Trip Overview
Planning a trip from Warren, Illinois, to Bloomington, Illinois? This 190.7-mile journey will take you approximately 3 hours and 5 minutes, making it a perfectly manageable day trip. You'll navigate local roads for the entirety of this drive, with no highway segments to worry about. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $29. Given its relatively short length and local road profile, this trip offers a relaxed pace and can be completed in a single day. You'll be traveling within the Midwest region throughout your drive.
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
93.4 miles from Warren, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 39 | 118.2 mi | 2h 6m |
| U.S. Grant Memorial Highway | 36.7 mi | 44m |
| West State Road | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| West Galena Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| US 51 | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| North Stagecoach Trail | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| West Market Street | 2 mi | 5m |
| IL 73 | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 39
— 118.2 mi, about 2h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warren, IL and Bloomington, IL.
1
Start on South Water Street
37 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Water Street
2
Turn right onto IL 78
430 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn left onto Burnett Avenue
298 ft
·
6 sec
·
Burnett Avenue
4
Turn right onto South Railroad Street
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
South Railroad Street
5
Continue on County Road 13
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
North Stagecoach Trail
6
Continue on County Highway 6
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
West Galena Road
7
Continue on West Lena Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lena Street
8
Turn right onto IL 73
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
North Schuyler Street
9
Continue on IL 73
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 73
10
Turn left onto US 20
25 mi
·
30 min
·
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
11
Continue on US 20
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
West State Road
12
Continue on US 20
11 mi
·
13 min
·
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
Toward US 20 East: Chicago
13
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
14
Merge onto I 39; US 51
118 mi
·
2 hr 6 min
·
I 39; US 51
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 51
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
US 51
Toward I 55 South, US 51 South: Peoria, Champaign, Saint Louis, Decatur
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 160
Toward US 150, IL 9: Pekin
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto US 150; IL 9
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West Market Street
Use the left lane.
18
At end of road, turn left onto US 51 Business
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
North East Street
19
Arrive at destination
US 51 Business
Trip Plan
This 3-hour drive from Warren to Bloomington is ideal for a single-day excursion, giving you flexibility with your departure time. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize your time at your destination. With only one recommended stop and no highway driving, you can easily complete this trip without needing to break it up. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $29 and local roads can sometimes have fewer services than major highways. A practical tip for this turn-heavy route is to ensure your GPS or mapping app is fully updated to help you navigate the numerous local road changes efficiently.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 93.4 miles from Warren, IL, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.2 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 41 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.4 miles or 1h 55m 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 59m
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 Warren, 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 Warren, IL
This is one driving day of about 186.9 miles and 3h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Warren, 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 39 for about 118.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 93.4 miles from Warren, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 39 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 118.2 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 186.7 — 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
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IL 78 / West Main Street
Turn right onto IL 78 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
179.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 28m in
|
US 51
Keep slight right at fork onto US 51 toward I 55 South, US 51 South: Peoria, Champaign, Saint Louis, Decatur
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 55 South, US 51 South: Peoria, Champai...
8
184.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 33m in
Take the exit toward US 150, IL 9: Pekin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 160
Toward US 150, IL 9: Pekin
5
184.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 34m in
|
US 150; IL 9 / West Market Street
Turn left onto US 150; IL 9 / West Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
186.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 39m in
|
US 51 Business / North East Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 51 Business / North East Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.22 one way
$58.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $32.08 | $64.16 |
| premium | $4.89 | $35.97 | $71.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.27 | $82.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.1 | 0 | $19.62 | $8.97 |
| Efficient EV | 46.7 | 0 | $16.35 | $7.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.8 | 0 | $26.17 | $11.96 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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 Tuesday
Local time
7:21 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
7 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
3h 39m 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 turn-heavy local drive for the full 190.7 miles from Warren to Bloomington, as this route has a 0% highway share. You won't encounter any long, uninterrupted stretches of high-speed driving; instead, anticipate a more winding and varied experience through local roads. This driving profile means you'll be engaging with the road more actively, making frequent adjustments as you transition between different local routes. The journey is characterized by its continuous need for navigation and attention to smaller road networks.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 118.2 mi on I 39.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 39 and U.S. Grant Memorial Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 78 / West Main Street.
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 3h 39m drive. You will face about 11 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 (IL 78 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 179.5 miles (US 51): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 184.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 3h 39m. Total distance: 186.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 118.2 miles on I 39. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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: near the start (IL 78 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 179.5 miles (US 51): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 184.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Bloomington, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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