How far is Bloomington, IL from Albers, IL?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Albers, IL is about 165.3 miles (266 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Albers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Albers.
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Start on North East Street
42 m · 6 sec · North East Street
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Continue on North Main Street
121 m · 17 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Chestnut Street
83 m · 19 sec · West Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto North Center Street
120 m · 13 sec · North Center Street
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Continue on North Madison Street
858 ft · 29 sec · North Madison Street
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Turn right onto West Market Street
2903 ft · 1 min · West Market Street
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Turn left onto North Morris Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Morris Avenue
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Turn right onto South Veterans Parkway
65.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · South Veterans Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
59 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 4: Staunton, Lebanon
1411 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left
26.6 mi · 39 min
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Turn left
1605 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 161
1542 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 161
21 m · 2 sec
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Turn left
6.6 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto North Commerical Street
6 m · 1 sec · North Commerical Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Commerical Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Albers.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Veterans Parkway
Turn right onto South Veterans Parkway
65.7 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Bloomington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Albers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Albers?
The road trip is about 165.3 miles (266 km) and usually takes 03h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Divernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.7 miles from Bloomington and 82.6 miles from Albers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.98 one way or $43.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Albers.
Stop Ideas Near Divernon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Divernon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Albers. Straight-line distance: 138.09 mi (222.24 km).
#1 Bloomington
The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.
| Population | 77,132 |
| Coordinates | 40.4842000, -88.9936900 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albers
Village in United States of America
| Population | 1,115 |
| Coordinates | 38.5433800, -89.6123100 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: Albers (-89.61231, 38.54338)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $21.98 | $43.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.79 | $49.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.13 | $54.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.92 | $61.84 |
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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