How far is Bloomington, IL from Alorton, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Alorton, IL is about 160 miles (257.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144 miles (231.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
160.03 mi
03h 01m
Flight
144 mi
231.74 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144 mi
Kilometers
231.74 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.03 mi
Kilometers
257.55 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alorton
Sat, Apr 18, 2:50 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Sat, Apr 18, 5:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-17T23:49
Arrive Alorton
Sat, Apr 18, 2:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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 Bloomington
80 mi
01h 30m
To Alorton
80 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 18 mph S
Destination
85°F
Friday

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North East Street

    42 m · 6 sec · North East Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Main Street

    121 m · 17 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Chestnut Street

    83 m · 19 sec · West Chestnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Center Street

    120 m · 13 sec · North Center Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Madison Street

    858 ft · 29 sec · North Madison Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    2903 ft · 1 min · West Market Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Morris Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Morris Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Veterans Parkway

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · South Veterans Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    82 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 255: Memphis, Interstate 270

    1386 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 255 South: Memphis

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    7 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 15 West: Missouri Avenue, East Saint Louis

    2833 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto New Missouri Avenue

    2946 ft · 52 sec · New Missouri Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Old Missouri Avenue

    150 m · 22 sec · Old Missouri Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North 42nd Street

    534 ft · 20 sec · North 42nd Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Broadway

    6 m · 1 sec · East Broadway

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Alorton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
82 mi · 51%
South Veterans Parkway
65.7 mi · 41%
I 255 South
8.14 mi · 5%
North Morris Avenue
1.68 mi · 1%
New Missouri Avenue
0.56 mi
West Market Street
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

82 mi · 01h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
144 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Divernon
01h 30m from Bloomington
Leave By
10:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomington and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Alorton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 160 miles (257.5 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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 80 miles from Bloomington and 80 miles from Alorton.

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

The direct path is about 144 miles (231.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 10:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.31 one way or $42.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomington and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Alorton.

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 Bloomington and Alorton. Straight-line distance: 144 mi (231.74 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Alorton

#2 Alorton

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,880
Coordinates38.5897700, -90.1201100
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Alorton (-90.12011, 38.58977)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.65 gal
21.38 L · about $21.31
Round trip
$42.61
11.3 gal · 42.76 L
Estimated CO2
50.2 kg one way
Round trip: 100.4 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.31 $42.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.03 $48.06
Premium $4.65 $26.30 $52.59
Diesel $5.30 $29.97 $59.94

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Alorton. The current time is 23:49:02.

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.