Origin
Williamsville, IL
Late night in Williamsville on Tuesday
Local time
5:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Williamsville, 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
1h
Distance
51.9 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Williamsville, IL
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Williamsville to Bloomington is 51.9 miles and takes about 1 hour via I 55, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Midwest region, specifically Illinois. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, making for a straightforward trip. If you're looking for a quick hop between towns with minimal fuss, this route fits the bill. It's a practical option for a quick relocation or a visit between these two Illinois communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 46.5 mi | 49m |
| South Veterans Parkway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| South East Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| County Highway 2 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North East Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 46.5 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamsville, IL and Bloomington, IL.
1
Start on West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Continue on IL 123
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
County Highway 2
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
4
Merge onto I 55
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 55
5
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.
6
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
7
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.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward US 51 Business
9
Turn left onto US 51 Business
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 51 Business
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South East Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
US 51 Business
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.9 miles from Williamsville, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 18 and 50.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
18 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
47.3 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
47.6 mi into trip
|
~52m 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
4
49.8 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward US 51 Business
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 51 Business
4
50.1 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
US 51 Business / South Main Street
Turn left onto US 51 Business / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.11 one way
$16.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.91 | $17.82 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.99 | $19.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.46 | $22.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.27 | $3.32 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Late night in Bloomington on Tuesday
Local time
5:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Atlanta, IL
26 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
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
1h 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 drive is 95% highway, so expect to be on I 55 for the vast majority of the 51.9 miles. The longest stretch on the interstate is 46.5 miles, indicating a continuous, uninterrupted highway experience. You'll transition to surface streets like South Veterans Parkway and South Main Street for the final segment, which will feel like a noticeable change from the open highway. Be prepared for a shift from high-speed cruising to navigating local traffic and intersections as you approach your destination.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 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?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and South Veterans Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 18 miles in near I 55.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 18 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.3 miles (I 55 Business / South Veterans Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.6 miles (I 55 Business / South Veterans Parkway): 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. Total distance: 51.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
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.
Yes — we found about 7 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: at 18 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.3 miles (I 55 Business / South Veterans Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.6 miles (I 55 Business / South Veterans Parkway): 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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