How far is Bloomington, IL from Clear Lake, IL?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Clear Lake, IL is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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 18m.
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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Clear Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Clear Lake.
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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
858 ft · 29 sec · North Madison Street
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Turn right onto West Market Street
2903 ft · 1 min · West Market Street
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Turn left onto North Morris Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Morris Avenue
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Turn right onto South Veterans Parkway
58.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · South Veterans Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 54 East: Clinton
1706 ft · 58 sec
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Turn straight onto East Sangamon Avenue
1137 ft · 22 sec · East Sangamon Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Camp Butler Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Camp Butler Road
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Continue on South Camp Butler Road
3081 ft · 1 min · South Camp Butler Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Route 36
1.4 km · 1 min · Old Route 36
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Turn left onto North Dixon Street
600 ft · 26 sec · North Dixon Street
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Turn left onto West Houston Street
150 m · 17 sec · West Houston Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Houston Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Clear Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Veterans Parkway
Turn right onto South Veterans Parkway
58.7 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Clear Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Clear Lake?
The road trip is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Lincoln is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from Bloomington and 32.6 miles from Clear Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.67 one way or $17.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bloomington and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Clear Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Lincoln
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City of Lincoln
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lincoln.
Lincoln
Springfield station
Uptown Station
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Clear Lake. Straight-line distance: 55.4 mi (89.15 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 Clear Lake
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 220 |
| Coordinates | 39.8136600, -89.5687100 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clear Lake (-89.56871, 39.81366)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.67 | $17.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.78 | $19.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.70 | $21.41 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.20 | $24.40 |
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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