Taste of Jerusalem
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Plainfield, Illinois
Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm
+18157826500
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 4m
Distance
148.6 mi
239 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
18 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winnetka, IL
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The drive from Winnetka, IL to Bloomington, IL covers 148.6 miles and takes about 3h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Adlai Stevenson Expressway, Tri-State Tollway, Willow Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 108.7 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
74.3 miles from Winnetka, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 108.7 mi | 2h 1m |
| Tri-State Tollway | 24.3 mi | 30m |
| Willow Road | 6.6 mi | 12m |
| I 55 Business | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| East Empire Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| North Veterans Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Locust Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Mulberry Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Winnetka, IL and Bloomington, IL.
Start on Pine Street
Turn left onto Locust Road
At end of road, turn right onto Willow Road
Turn left
Merge onto I 294
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294
Keep slight right at fork onto I 294
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 55
Take the exit onto I 55 Business
Continue on I 55 Business
Take the exit
Turn straight onto IL 9
Turn left onto US 150
Turn right onto East Mulberry Street
Turn left onto North Prairie Street
Turn right onto East Douglas Street
Turn right onto US 51 Business
Arrive at destination
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.
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 33 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.3 miles or 1h 34m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bloomington, IL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Winnetka, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Winnetka, IL
This is one driving day of about 148.6 miles and 3h 4m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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.
A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 74.3 miles from Winnetka, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Adlai Stevenson Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 108.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Plainfield, Illinois
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm
+18157826500
3 Rivers Café
Channahon, Illinois
Whistle Stop Cafe Diamond IL
Diamond, Illinois
Top Coffee Stop
Crest Hill, Illinois
Around the midpoint, short detour
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+18156303694
Ten Drops Coffee
Plainfield, Illinois
Emmys Cafe & Gaming
Braidwood, Illinois
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Plainfield, Illinois
Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm
+18157826500
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Channahon, Illinois
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+18158285110
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Diamond, Illinois
Hours: 5 am–9 pm
+18156342360
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Channahon, Illinois
Hours: 10 am–9 pm
+18153354448
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Burr Ridge, Illinois
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+16306541616
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Crest Hill, Illinois
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+18157826417
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Burr Ridge, Illinois
Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm
+16304554003
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Diamond, Illinois
Hours: 6 am–3 pm
+18155185576
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Crest Hill, Illinois
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+18156303694
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Plainfield, Illinois
Hours: 6 am–5 pm
+16306962137
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Braidwood, Illinois
Hours: 8 am–12 pm
+18153905133
Around the midpoint, short detour
Shorewood, Illinois
Hours: 9 am–11 pm
+18156304235
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Coal City, Illinois
Hours: 8 am–12 pm
+18155185375
Around the midpoint, short detour
Joliet, Illinois
Hours: 9 am–9 pm
+18476271095
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~10 min detour
Minooka, Illinois
+18155928941
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~10 min detour
Channahon, Illinois
Hours: 7 am–5 pm
+12176638389
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Normal, Illinois
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Normal, Illinois
+13094549590
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Bloomington, Illinois
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+13096641222
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Bloomington, Illinois
Hours: 9 am–12 pm
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Bloomington, Illinois
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Normal, Illinois
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Bloomington, Illinois
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Bloomington, Illinois
Hours: Open 24 hours
Early in the drive, short detour
Willowbrook, Illinois
Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~10 min detour
Minooka, Illinois
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+18154672200
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~11 min detour
Wilmington, Illinois
Hours: 11 am–12 pm
+18154769009
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 142 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto Willow Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left toward I 294 Toll South: Indiana
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto I 55 Business toward I 55 Business South: Veterans Parkway, Central Illinois Regional Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$23.23 one way
$46.46 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $25.51 | $51.02 |
| premium | $4.89 | $28.60 | $57.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.81 | $65.62 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.45
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
18 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
1800 Maple Self Park Garage - Tesla Supercharger
Evanston, IL
12 DCFC
Abt Electronics - Tesla Supercharger
Glenview, IL
10 DCFC
Willow Festival - Tesla Supercharger
Northbrook, IL
8 DCFC
Westfield Old Orchard (Skokie, IL)
Skokie, IL
6 DCFC
Golf Mill Ford
Niles, IL
6 DCFC
NorthWest Electric
Mount Prospect, IL
4 DCFC
Golf Mill Chevrolet
Niles, IL
4 DCFC
Kohl's - Tesla Supercharger (BA Solutions)
Mt Prospect, IL
4 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.6 | 0 | $15.60 | $7.13 |
| Efficient EV | 37.2 | 0 | $13.00 | $5.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.4 | 0 | $20.80 | $9.51 |
Gas CO2
52 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Winnetka on Sunday
Local time
10:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Bloomington on Sunday
Local time
10:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
National Historical Park
In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
148.6 mi in 3h 4m, mostly highway — 108.7 mi of that is on Adlai Stevenson Expressway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Adlai Stevenson Expressway and Tri-State Tollway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Willow Road.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 148.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Willow Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 31 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Winnetka, IL to Bloomington, IL, road signs begin pointing toward St. Louis along the way.
St. Louis
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 4m. Total distance: 148.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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