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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Quick Snapshot
Road
87.89 mi
01h 29m
Flight
59.88 mi
96.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.88 mi
Kilometers
96.37 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.89 mi
Kilometers
141.45 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Wed, Apr 29, 10:46 PM CDT
Return by in Arthur
Thu, Apr 30, 12:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arthur
2026-04-29T21:16
Arrive Bloomington
Wed, Apr 29, 10:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arthur
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
Mahomet
IL

Village in Illinois, United States

From Arthur
38.3 mi
00h 44m
To Bloomington
49.6 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NNW
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph NNW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South Vine Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Vine Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North County Road 000 East

    4.6 mi · 6 min · North County Road 000 East

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto United States Route 36

    3077 ft · 52 sec · United States Route 36

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 950 North

    159 m · 14 sec · County Road 950 North

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North County Road 50 East

    2035 ft · 41 sec · North County Road 50 East

  7. 7

    Continue on County Highway 14

    1.6 mi · 3 min · County Highway 14

  8. 8

    Continue on North County Road 50E

    3.4 mi · 6 min · North County Road 50E

  9. 9

    Continue on County Road 00 East

    4 mi · 7 min · County Road 00 East

  10. 10

    Continue on County Line Street

    2247 ft · 45 sec · County Line Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Johnson Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Johnson Street

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road 17

    1 mi · 2 min · County Road 17

  13. 13

    Turn left onto County Road 6

    9.2 mi · 12 min · County Road 6

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road 200 East

    588 ft · 14 sec · County Road 200 East

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    777 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto County Road 1600 N

    1 mi · 2 min · County Road 1600 N

  18. 18

    Turn left onto County Road 300 E

    4.5 mi · 6 min · County Road 300 E

  19. 19

    Continue on South Division Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Division Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Oak Street

    1853 ft · 51 sec · East Oak Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Lombard Street

    2633 ft · 1 min · South Lombard Street

  22. 22

    Continue on County Road 400 East

    147 m · 12 sec · County Road 400 East

  23. 23

    Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Bloomington

    1642 ft · 41 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    35.7 mi · 38 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 South, US 51 Business North: Bloomington

    1673 ft · 41 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on South East Street

    2717 ft · 1 min · South East Street

  28. 28

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
36.1 mi · 41%
County Road 6
9.16 mi · 10%
North County Road 000 East
4.63 mi · 5%
County Road 300 E
4.5 mi · 5%
County Road 00 East
4.04 mi · 5%
North County Road 50E
3.39 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28 mi
59.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mahomet
00h 44m from Arthur
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mahomet, 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 Mahomet.

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

16 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

24 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Uptown Station

60 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

66 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arthur and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 59.88 mi (96.37 km).

Arthur

#1 Arthur

Village in Illinois, United States

Population2,192
Coordinates39.7147600, -88.4722800
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: South Vine Street (-88.472467, 39.71476)
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
11.74 L · about $11.69
Round trip
$23.38
6.2 gal · 23.48 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 55.1 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Arthur and Bloomington. The current time is 21:16:58.

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.