How far is Aviston, IL from Bloomington, IL?

The driving distance from Aviston, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 161.9 miles (260.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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
161.88 mi
02h 38m
Flight
133.78 mi
215.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.78 mi
Kilometers
215.3 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.88 mi
Kilometers
260.52 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sat, May 30, 1:21 AM CDT
Return by in Aviston
Sat, May 30, 3:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aviston
2026-05-29T22:42
Arrive Bloomington
Sat, May 30, 1:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aviston
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
Divernon
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Aviston
80.8 mi
01h 19m
To Bloomington
81 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    32 m · 7 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Clinton Street

    1995 ft · 1 min · Clinton Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Harrison Street

    704 ft · 14 sec · Harrison Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Old US Hwy 50

    644 ft · 17 sec · Old US Hwy 50

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Russland Road

    1288 ft · 41 sec · Russland Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Madison Street

    22.6 mi · 34 min · North Madison Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1822 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

    29.4 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on South Veterans Parkway

    1680 ft · 21 sec · South Veterans Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on South Veterans Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Veterans Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 Business

    1386 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South East Street

    2717 ft · 1 min · South 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 Aviston and Bloomington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Madison Street
116 mi · 72%
I 55 North
29.4 mi · 18%
South Veterans Parkway
2.47 mi · 2%
South Main Street
1.29 mi · 1%
South East Street
0.51 mi
Clinton Street
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

North Madison Street

Merge slight left

93.2 mi · 01h 41m

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
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
133.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Divernon
01h 19m from Aviston
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Aviston and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 161.9 miles (260.5 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Divernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.8 miles from Aviston and 81 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.53 one way or $43.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Aviston and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Divernon

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

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

RAIL

Springfield station

26 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

38 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Lincoln

69 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Alton

84 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aviston and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 133.78 mi (215.3 km).

Aviston

#1 Aviston

Village in United States of America

Population2,156
Coordinates38.6067200, -89.6075900
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street (-89.607591, 38.60663)
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.71 gal
21.62 L · about $21.53
Round trip
$43.06
11.42 gal · 43.24 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.5 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.53 $43.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.28 $48.57
Premium $4.65 $26.57 $53.15
Diesel $5.30 $30.29 $60.57

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Aviston and Bloomington. The current time is 22:42:45.

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.