How far is Bloomington, IL from Beardstown, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Beardstown, IL is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82 miles (132 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.04 mi
02h 22m
Flight
82.04 mi
132.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.04 mi
Kilometers
132.03 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.04 mi
Kilometers
172.26 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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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 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beardstown
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 PM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-23T10:34
Arrive Beardstown
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:44 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
Williamsville
IL

Village in the United States

From Bloomington
53.5 mi
01h 11m
To Beardstown
53.6 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 23 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    53.2 mi · 58 min · South Veterans Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Sherman

    2842 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Sherman

    97 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto South Sherman Boulevard

    4.6 mi · 7 min · South Sherman Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Veterans Parkway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Veterans Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    145 m · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto West Jefferson Street

    5 mi · 7 min · West Jefferson Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    35.6 mi · 51 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Beardstown Road

    2060 ft · 2 min · Beardstown Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Wall Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · Wall Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wall Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Veterans Parkway
53.2 mi · 50%
West Jefferson Street
40.6 mi · 38%
South Sherman Boulevard
4.61 mi · 4%
Veterans Parkway
4.23 mi · 4%
North Morris Avenue
1.68 mi · 2%
Wall Street
0.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Veterans Parkway

Turn right onto South Veterans Parkway

53.2 mi · 00h 58m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
82 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamsville
01h 11m from Bloomington
Leave By
1:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Beardstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Williamsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.5 miles from Bloomington and 53.6 miles from Beardstown.

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

The direct path is about 82 miles (132 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 1:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.25 one way or $28.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Beardstown.

Stop Ideas Near Williamsville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Springfield station

19 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Lincoln

27 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

78 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

80 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Beardstown. Straight-line distance: 82.04 mi (132.03 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

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

#2 Beardstown

City in Illinois

Population5,335
Coordinates40.0175500, -90.4242900
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Beardstown (-90.42429, 40.01755)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.78 gal
14.3 L · about $14.25
Round trip
$28.51
7.56 gal · 28.6 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.25 $28.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.08 $32.15
Premium $4.65 $17.59 $35.18
Diesel $5.30 $20.05 $40.10

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Beardstown. The current time is 10:34:52.

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.