How far is Bloomington, IL from Coral, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Coral, IL is about 152 miles (244.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.8 miles (196 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
151.96 mi
02h 52m
Flight
121.79 mi
196.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.79 mi
Kilometers
196.01 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.96 mi
Kilometers
244.55 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coral
Sun, May 31, 5:46 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Sun, May 31, 8:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-05-31T02:54
Arrive Coral
Sun, May 31, 5:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:46 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
Meriden
IL

Township in LaSalle County, Illinois

From Bloomington
76 mi
01h 26m
To Coral
75.9 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North East Street

    42 m · 6 sec · North East Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.8 mi · 9 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

    2316 ft · 59 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford

    2374 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    119.3 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1 km · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Chicago

    2544 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    18.5 mi · 20 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 23: Marengo, Harvard

    1406 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    1564 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South State Street

    28 m · 2 sec · South State Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto South State Street

    1066 ft · 18 sec · South State Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South State Street

    33 m · 2 sec · South State Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto South State Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South State Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Coral Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · West Coral Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Grant Highway

    37 m · 2 sec · East Grant Highway

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grant Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
123 mi · 81%
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
18.5 mi · 12%
North Main Street
3.84 mi · 3%
West Coral Road
2.82 mi · 2%
South State Street
2.66 mi · 2%
I 90 East
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

I 39 North

Continue straight

119 mi · 02h 08m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
121.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meriden
01h 26m from Bloomington
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Coral.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152 miles (244.6 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76 miles from Bloomington and 75.9 miles from Coral.

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

The direct path is about 121.8 miles (196 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.21 one way or $40.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Meriden

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

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

RAIL

Mendota station

7 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Princeton

41 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Plano

42 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Dwight station

73 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Coral. Straight-line distance: 121.79 mi (196.01 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 Coral

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population3,416
Coordinates42.2172500, -88.5645400
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Coral (-88.56454, 42.21725)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.36 gal
20.3 L · about $20.21
Round trip
$40.43
10.72 gal · 40.6 L
Estimated CO2
47.6 kg one way
Round trip: 95.3 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.21 $40.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.80 $45.59
Premium $4.65 $24.95 $49.89
Diesel $5.30 $28.43 $56.86

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Coral. The current time is 02:54:03.

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.