How far is Bloomington, IL from Cincinnati, IL?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Cincinnati, IL is about 191.8 miles (308.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 08m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Cincinnati.
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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
42.8 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 57: Chicago, Memphis
1869 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
2939 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
74.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45: Sigel, Effingham
1753 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto East Fayette Avenue
1123 ft · 33 sec · East Fayette Avenue
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Turn left onto South Banker Street
14.9 mi · 22 min · South Banker Street
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Continue on County Road 925 East
16.2 mi · 24 min · County Road 925 East
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Turn slight left
41 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight right
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto County Road 1400 E
10.4 mi · 16 min · County Road 1400 E
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Continue on Central Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Central Street
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Continue on County Road 1800N
1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 1800N
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Turn straight onto County Road 1600E
4.6 mi · 7 min · County Road 1600E
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Continue on Washington Street
1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
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Continue on County Road 1600E
3.9 mi · 6 min · County Road 1600E
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Turn sharp right
7.1 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto 900E
2 mi · 5 min · 900E
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Turn right onto County Road 1000N
1 mi · 4 min · County Road 1000N
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1000N
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Cincinnati.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 57 South
Merge slight left
74.2 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cincinnati.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 191.8 miles (308.7 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?
Mattoon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.9 miles from Bloomington and 95.9 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 8:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.53 one way or $51.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near Mattoon
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 Mattoon.
Mattoon station
Effingham
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 146.22 mi (235.32 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 Cincinnati
Township in Tazewell County, Illinois
| Population | 8,830 |
| Coordinates | 38.4008800, -88.5119900 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cincinnati (-88.51199, 38.40088)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 309 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $25.53 | $51.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.79 | $57.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.51 | $63.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.91 | $71.82 |
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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