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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Quick Snapshot
Road
144.39 mi
02h 42m
Flight
111.55 mi
179.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.55 mi
Kilometers
179.52 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.39 mi
Kilometers
232.37 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Andalusia
Tue, Jun 2, 3:42 PM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Tue, Jun 2, 6:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-06-02T13:00
Arrive Andalusia
Tue, Jun 2, 3:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
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
Williamsfield
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Bloomington
72.1 mi
01h 21m
To Andalusia
72.3 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph ENE
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

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.

  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

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Market Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North, US 51 North, I 74 West: Joliet, Rockford, Peoria

    2512 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    28.4 mi · 31 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island

    14 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island

    1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    72.4 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West, I 280 West: Moline, Rock Island

    9.5 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: Des Moines

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 92 West: Andalusia

    1622 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Centennial Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Centennial Expressway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 78th Avenue West

    4.5 mi · 7 min · 78th Avenue West

  18. 18

    Continue on 6th Avenue East

    2916 ft · 55 sec · 6th Avenue East

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 2nd Street East

    21 m · 3 sec · 2nd Street East

  20. 20

    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.

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
111 mi · 77%
I 474 West
14 mi · 10%
I 280 West
7.08 mi · 5%
78th Avenue West
4.55 mi · 3%
I 55 North
3.16 mi · 2%
West Market Street
1.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.9 mi
111.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamsfield
01h 21m from Bloomington
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Galesburg station

29 mi away
225 South Seminary Street
RAIL

Kewanee

37 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

39 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Princeton

69 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Andalusia. Straight-line distance: 111.55 mi (179.52 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
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#2 Andalusia

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,088
Coordinates41.4392000, -90.7176400
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Andalusia (-90.71764, 41.4392)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.1 gal
19.29 L · about $19.23
Round trip
$38.46
10.2 gal · 38.58 L
Estimated CO2
45.3 kg one way
Round trip: 90.6 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Andalusia. The current time is 13:00:06.

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.