How far is Bellevue, IL from Bloomington, IL?

The driving distance from Bellevue, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
43.86 mi
00h 47m
Flight
38.59 mi
62.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.59 mi
Kilometers
62.1 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.86 mi
Kilometers
70.58 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 AM CDT
Return by in Bellevue
Thu, Apr 23, 2:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-04-23T00:58
Arrive Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellevue
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
Deer Creek
IL

Village mostly in Tazewell County, Illinois, USA

From Bellevue
22.7 mi
00h 23m
To Bloomington
21.1 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 23 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Closen Road

    22 m · 5 sec · West Closen Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1597 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Plank Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Plank Road

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto South Airport Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Airport Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    2878 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    27 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

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

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

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

    1964 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    2 mi · 5 min · West Market Street

  11. 11

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

    730 ft · 21 sec · North East Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North East Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellevue 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Airport Road
37.6 mi · 86%
I 55 South
3.79 mi · 9%
West Market Street
2.04 mi · 5%
West Plank Road
1.27 mi · 3%
US 150
0.37 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Airport Road

Merge slight left

27 mi · 00h 29m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
38.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deer Creek
00h 23m from Bellevue
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bellevue 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 Bellevue to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Deer Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Bellevue and 21.1 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.85 one way or $11.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Deer Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Deer Creek and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 6.3 mi away

Allentown City Hall

Tremont , IL
15881 Uhlman Rd, Tremont, IL 61568
Historical landmark
East Peoria City Hall
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

East Peoria City Hall

East Peoria , IL
401 West Washington Street, East Peoria, IL 61611
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.5 mi away

East Peoria City Hall/Fondulac District Library

East Peoria , IL
East Peoria, IL 61611
Transport interchange

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Deer Creek.

BUS

Peoria, Illinois

30 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Uptown Station

32 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Lincoln

54 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Pontiac station

65 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 38.59 mi (62.1 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

Village in Illinois, United States

Population2,037
Coordinates40.6844800, -89.6801000
Altitude206
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 Closen Road (-89.680099, 40.68443)
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.86 L · about $5.85
Round trip
$11.69
3.1 gal · 11.72 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.85 $11.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.59 $13.18
Premium $4.65 $7.21 $14.43
Diesel $5.30 $8.22 $16.44

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellevue and Bloomington. The current time is 00:58:56.

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.