How far is Bloomington, IL from Andalusia, IL?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Andalusia, IL is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement 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 Andalusia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Andalusia.
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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
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Market Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North, US 51 North, I 74 West: Joliet, Rockford, Peoria
2512 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
28.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island
14 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right
72.4 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West, I 280 West: Moline, Rock Island
9.5 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: Des Moines
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 92 West: Andalusia
1622 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Centennial Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Centennial Expressway
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Turn right onto 78th Avenue West
4.5 mi · 7 min · 78th Avenue West
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Continue on 6th Avenue East
2916 ft · 55 sec · 6th Avenue East
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Turn left onto 2nd Street East
21 m · 3 sec · 2nd Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Andalusia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 74 West
Merge slight right
72.4 mi · 01h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Bloomington and Sunny near Andalusia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Andalusia?
The road trip is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Williamsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.1 miles from Bloomington and 72.3 miles from Andalusia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 1:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.23 one way or $38.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Sunny near Andalusia.
Stop Ideas Near Williamsfield
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 Williamsfield.
Galesburg station
Kewanee
Peoria, Illinois
Princeton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Andalusia. Straight-line distance: 111.55 mi (179.52 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 Andalusia
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,088 |
| Coordinates | 41.4392000, -90.7176400 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
End: Andalusia (-90.71764, 41.4392)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $19.23 | $38.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.69 | $43.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.74 | $47.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.05 | $54.10 |
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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