How far is Bloomington, IL from Bethany, IL?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Bethany, IL is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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 33m.
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.
City in Illinois, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Bethany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Bethany.
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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
16.5 mi · 21 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Walnut Street
23.2 mi · 30 min · North Walnut Street
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Turn straight
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto West Eldorado Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Eldorado Street
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Turn slight right
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Continue on South Mount Zion Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Mount Zion Road
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Continue on North State Route 121
12.8 mi · 18 min · North State Route 121
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Turn right onto North Washington Street
1704 ft · 1 min · North Washington Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
42 m · 11 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Lincoln Street
17 m · 4 sec · North Lincoln Street
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Turn right
31 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Bethany.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Walnut Street
Continue on North Walnut Street
23.2 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Bethany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Bethany?
The road trip is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Maroa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Bloomington and 32.9 miles from Bethany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 3:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.75 one way or $17.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Bethany.
Stop Ideas Near Maroa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Clinton City Hall
Warrensburg Village Hall
City of Decatur
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maroa.
Lincoln
Uptown Station
Illinois Terminal
Springfield station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Bethany. Straight-line distance: 59.5 mi (95.75 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 Bethany
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,210 |
| Coordinates | 39.6455900, -88.7381300 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethany (-88.73813, 39.64559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.87 | $19.73 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.80 | $21.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.31 | $24.61 |
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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