How far is Arthur, IL from Bloomington, IL?
The driving distance from Arthur, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 87.9 miles (141.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arthur and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arthur and Bloomington.
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Start on South Vine Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Vine Street
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Continue on North County Road 000 East
4.6 mi · 6 min · North County Road 000 East
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At the end of the road, turn right onto United States Route 36
3077 ft · 52 sec · United States Route 36
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Continue on County Road 950 North
159 m · 14 sec · County Road 950 North
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Turn left onto Main Street
1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on North County Road 50 East
2035 ft · 41 sec · North County Road 50 East
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Continue on County Highway 14
1.6 mi · 3 min · County Highway 14
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Continue on North County Road 50E
3.4 mi · 6 min · North County Road 50E
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Continue on County Road 00 East
4 mi · 7 min · County Road 00 East
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Continue on County Line Street
2247 ft · 45 sec · County Line Street
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Continue on Johnson Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Johnson Street
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Continue on County Road 17
1 mi · 2 min · County Road 17
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Turn left onto County Road 6
9.2 mi · 12 min · County Road 6
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on County Road 200 East
588 ft · 14 sec · County Road 200 East
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Continue on Main Street
777 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto County Road 1600 N
1 mi · 2 min · County Road 1600 N
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Turn left onto County Road 300 E
4.5 mi · 6 min · County Road 300 E
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Continue on South Division Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Division Street
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Turn right onto East Oak Street
1853 ft · 51 sec · East Oak Street
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Turn left onto South Lombard Street
2633 ft · 1 min · South Lombard Street
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Continue on County Road 400 East
147 m · 12 sec · County Road 400 East
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Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Bloomington
1642 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
35.7 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 South, US 51 Business North: Bloomington
1673 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South East Street
2717 ft · 1 min · South East Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North East Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arthur and Bloomington.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 74 West
Merge slight left
35.7 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Arthur and Isolated Rain Showers near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arthur to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 87.9 miles (141.5 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Mahomet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Arthur and 49.6 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 3:30 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 Chance Rain Showers around Arthur and Isolated Rain Showers near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Mahomet
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arthur and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 59.88 mi (96.37 km).
#1 Arthur
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 2,192 |
| Coordinates | 39.7147600, -88.4722800 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bloomington
The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.
| Population | 77,132 |
| Coordinates | 40.4842000, -88.9936900 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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