How far is Bloomington, IL from Casey, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Casey, IL is about 133 miles (214 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.6 miles (157 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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
133 mi
02h 41m
Flight
97.57 mi
157.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.57 mi
Kilometers
157.03 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
133 mi
Kilometers
214.04 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Casey
Thu, Apr 23, 6:47 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 9:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-23T04:06
Arrive Casey
Thu, Apr 23, 6:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:08 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
Pesotum
IL

Township in Champaign County, Illinois

From Bloomington
66.5 mi
01h 20m
To Casey
66.5 mi
01h 20m

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
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2444 ft · 1 min · North Madison Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Center Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Center Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: Champaign

    2075 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    42.8 mi · 46 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 57: Chicago, Memphis

    1869 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    2939 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    47.2 mi · 51 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 16 East: Charleston

    1676 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Charleston Avenue East

    1.2 km · 1 min · Charleston Avenue East

  15. 15

    Continue on Illinois Route 16

    6 mi · 8 min · Illinois Route 16

  16. 16

    Continue on West Lincoln Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 18th Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Illinois Route 130

    1.2 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 130

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 130

    10 mi · 15 min · Route 130

  20. 20

    Continue on County Road 1825 East

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 1825 East

  21. 21

    Continue on County Road 1775 E

    1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 1775 E

  22. 22

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    1945 ft · 33 sec · North Haughton Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on 1700E

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 1700E

  24. 24

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    1903 ft · 37 sec · North Haughton Highway

  25. 25

    Turn left

    1616 ft · 39 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 49: Casey, Kansas

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    31 m · 5 sec · East Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn right

    20 m · 5 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
47.8 mi · 36%
I 74 East
43.2 mi · 32%
North Haughton Highway
10.6 mi · 8%
Route 130
9.97 mi · 8%
Illinois Route 16
6.01 mi · 5%
County Road 1825 East
2.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

47.2 mi · 00h 51m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.4 mi
97.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pesotum
01h 20m from Bloomington
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Casey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133 miles (214 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Pesotum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from Bloomington and 66.5 miles from Casey.

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

The direct path is about 97.6 miles (157 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.69 one way or $35.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pesotum

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

23 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

45 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Mattoon station

49 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

59 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Casey. Straight-line distance: 97.57 mi (157.03 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

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

#2 Casey

City in Illinois

Population2,585
Coordinates39.2992000, -87.9925300
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Casey (-87.99253, 39.2992)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.69 gal
17.77 L · about $17.69
Round trip
$35.37
9.38 gal · 35.54 L
Estimated CO2
41.7 kg one way
Round trip: 83.4 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.69 $35.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.95 $39.89
Premium $4.65 $21.83 $43.65
Diesel $5.30 $24.88 $49.75

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 Casey. The current time is 04:06:28.

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.