How far is Bloomington, IL from Arthur, IL?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Arthur, IL is about 77.1 miles (124 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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 01h 46m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Arthur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Arthur.
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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
2444 ft · 1 min · North Madison Street
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Continue on South Center Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Center Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: Champaign
2075 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
35.9 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 47: Mahomet
1750 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto North Lombard Street
2121 ft · 1 min · North Lombard Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Oak Street
1853 ft · 52 sec · East Oak Street
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Turn left onto South Division Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Division Street
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Continue on County Road 300 E
4.5 mi · 6 min · County Road 300 E
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Turn right onto County Road 1600 N
1 mi · 1 min · County Road 1600 N
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Turn left onto Main Street
777 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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Continue on County Road 200 East
588 ft · 14 sec · County Road 200 East
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on County Road 6
9.2 mi · 13 min · County Road 6
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Turn right onto County Road 17
1 mi · 2 min · County Road 17
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Continue on Johnson Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Johnson Street
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Continue on County Line Street
2247 ft · 45 sec · County Line Street
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Continue on County Road 00 East
4 mi · 7 min · County Road 00 East
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Continue on County Road 50 East
3.4 mi · 6 min · County Road 50 East
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Continue on County Highway 14
1.6 mi · 3 min · County Highway 14
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Continue on North County Road 50 East
2035 ft · 41 sec · North County Road 50 East
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Continue on North Main Street
1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto County Road 950 North
159 m · 9 sec · County Road 950 North
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Continue on United States Route 36
3077 ft · 57 sec · United States Route 36
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Turn left onto North County Road 000 East
4.6 mi · 6 min · North County Road 000 East
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Continue on North Vine Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Vine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Vine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Arthur.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 74 East
Merge slight left
35.9 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arthur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Arthur?
The road trip is about 77.1 miles (124 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Mahomet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Bloomington and 38.5 miles from Arthur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arthur.
Stop Ideas Near Mahomet
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 Mahomet.
Illinois Terminal
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Uptown Station
Danville, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Arthur. Straight-line distance: 59.88 mi (96.37 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 Arthur
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 2,192 |
| Coordinates | 39.7147600, -88.4722800 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arthur (-88.47228, 39.71476)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.26 | $20.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.57 | $23.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.66 | $25.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.43 | $28.85 |
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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