How far is Abingdon, IL from Bloomington, IL?

The driving distance from Abingdon, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.1 miles (124 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
87.73 mi
01h 35m
Flight
77.07 mi
124.03 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.07 mi
Kilometers
124.03 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.73 mi
Kilometers
141.19 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Thu, May 14, 6:36 AM CDT
Return by in Abingdon
Thu, May 14, 8:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Abingdon
2026-05-14T05:01
Arrive Bloomington
Thu, May 14, 6:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Abingdon
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Maxwell
IL

Township in Sangamon County, Illinois

From Abingdon
48.7 mi
00h 47m
To Bloomington
39.1 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph ESE
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Abingdon and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Abingdon and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on West Pearl Street

    25 m · 9 sec · West Pearl Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Monroe Street

    7.9 mi · 11 min · North Monroe Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Highway 10

    1.8 mi · 2 min · County Highway 10

  4. 4

    Continue on Knox Hwy 10

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Knox Hwy 10

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Henderson Road

    106 m · 10 sec · Henderson Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Knox Highway 9

    110 m · 12 sec · Knox Highway 9

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 74 East: Peoria

    1199 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    35.1 mi · 38 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 474 East: Indianapolis

    1.6 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    13.8 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    27 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 9: Pekin

    1964 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    2 mi · 5 min · West Market Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North East Street

    730 ft · 21 sec · North East Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North East Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Abingdon and Bloomington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 474 East
41.8 mi · 48%
I 74 East
35.3 mi · 40%
North Monroe Street
7.92 mi · 9%
Knox Hwy 10
4.06 mi · 5%
I 55 South
3.79 mi · 4%
West Market Street
2.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 74 East

Merge slight left

35.1 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
77.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maxwell
00h 47m from Abingdon
Leave By
3:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Abingdon and Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Abingdon to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km) and usually takes 01h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Maxwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Abingdon and 39.1 miles from Bloomington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 77.1 miles (124 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.69 one way or $23.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Abingdon and Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Maxwell

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Maxwell, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maxwell.

BUS

Peoria, Illinois

2 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Galesburg station

63 mi away
225 South Seminary Street
RAIL

Uptown Station

64 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Kewanee

65 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Abingdon and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 77.07 mi (124.03 km).

Abingdon

#1 Abingdon

City in Knox County, Illinois, United States of America

Population3,008
Coordinates40.8044800, -90.4018000
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: West Pearl Street (-90.401802, 40.804305)
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.1 gal
11.72 L · about $11.69
Round trip
$23.38
6.2 gal · 23.44 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 55.1 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.69 $23.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.18 $26.37
Premium $4.65 $14.43 $28.85
Diesel $5.30 $16.44 $32.88

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Abingdon and Bloomington. The current time is 05:01:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.