How far is Bloomington, IL from Burton, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Burton, IL is about 181.1 miles (291.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.6 miles (202.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
181.06 mi
03h 28m
Flight
125.58 mi
202.1 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.58 mi
Kilometers
202.1 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.06 mi
Kilometers
291.39 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burton
Wed, Apr 15, 6:27 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Wed, Apr 15, 9:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-15T02:59
Arrive Burton
Wed, Apr 15, 6:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
New Berlin
IL

Township in Sangamon County, Illinois

From Bloomington
90.4 mi
01h 44m
To Burton
90.7 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · South Veterans Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville

    92.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 172 North: Quincy

    1.3 km · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    13.6 mi · 15 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 104: Quincy

    1576 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    2169 ft · 47 sec · Broadway Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North 63rd Street

    1 km · 3 min · North 63rd Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street

    3.3 mi · 8 min · State Street

  16. 16

    Continue on County Road 5

    1.1 km · 2 min · County Road 5

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    642 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1003rd Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 72 West
92.9 mi · 51%
South Veterans Parkway
65.7 mi · 36%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
13.6 mi · 8%
State Street
3.29 mi · 2%
North Morris Avenue
1.68 mi · 1%
I 172 North
0.79 mi
Longest Stretch

I 72 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville

92.9 mi · 01h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.5 mi
125.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Berlin
01h 44m from Bloomington
Leave By
10:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Bloomington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Burton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 181.1 miles (291.4 km) and usually takes 03h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Berlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.4 miles from Bloomington and 90.7 miles from Burton.

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

The direct path is about 125.6 miles (202.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.10 one way or $48.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bloomington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Burton.

Stop Ideas Near New Berlin

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

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

RAIL

Springfield station

24 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

50 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Lincoln

66 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Alton

93 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Burton. Straight-line distance: 125.58 mi (202.1 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 Burton

Human settlement in United States of America

Population862
Coordinates39.9047700, -91.2490300
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Burton (-91.24903, 39.90477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.39 gal
24.19 L · about $24.10
Round trip
$48.19
12.78 gal · 48.38 L
Estimated CO2
56.8 kg one way
Round trip: 113.6 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.10 $48.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.18 $54.35
Premium $4.65 $29.74 $59.48
Diesel $5.30 $33.89 $67.79

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Burton. The current time is 02:59:21.

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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.