How far is Bloomington, IL from Dale, IL?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Dale, IL is about 205 miles (329.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174 miles (280.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 41m 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 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Dale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Dale.
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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
16.5 mi · 21 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Walnut Street
23.2 mi · 30 min · North Walnut Street
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Turn straight
9.9 mi · 15 min
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Take the ramp straight toward South Business Route 51
19.6 mi · 24 min · South Business Route 51
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Continue on North 2600 East Rd
7.9 mi · 9 min · North 2600 East Rd
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Turn right onto North 2600 East Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North 2600 East Road
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Continue on Jackson Street
2668 ft · 2 min · Jackson Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
142 m · 8 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
2150 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street
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Turn left onto South Poplar Street
2138 ft · 30 sec · South Poplar Street
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Turn straight onto Fair Avenue
3070 ft · 2 min · Fair Avenue
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Continue on County Road 2400 E
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 2400 E
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Continue on 300 East Road
15.1 mi · 17 min · 300 East Road
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Continue on County Road 875 East
11.1 mi · 13 min · County Road 875 East
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Continue on North Kennedy Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Gallatin Street
2405 ft · 34 sec · West Gallatin Street
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Turn right
554 ft · 7 sec
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Continue on United States Highway 51
13.4 mi · 15 min · United States Highway 51
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Continue on 250E
10.4 mi · 12 min · 250E
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Turn left
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit left
1847 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
24.5 mi · 27 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East: Louisville
10.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Belle Rive, Bluford
1901 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto County Highway 17
736 ft · 15 sec · County Highway 17
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Continue on Brehm Lane
2.2 mi · 4 min · Brehm Lane
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Continue on North Main Street
2227 ft · 46 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left
11.5 mi · 17 min
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Continue on County Road 6
3.8 mi · 6 min · County Road 6
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
1643 ft · 33 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn left onto East Randolph Street
136 m · 10 sec · East Randolph Street
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Turn right onto South Jackson Street
1511 ft · 25 sec · South Jackson Street
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Continue on County Road 1165 East
6.8 mi · 10 min · County Road 1165 East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1165 East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Dale.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
250E
Merge slight left
24.5 mi · 00h 27m
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 Dale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Dale?
The road trip is about 205 miles (329.9 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?
Ramsey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.6 miles from Bloomington and 102.4 miles from Dale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174 miles (280.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 8:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.30 one way or $54.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dale.
Stop Ideas Near Ramsey
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 Ramsey.
Effingham
Carlinville
Centralia station
Mattoon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Dale. Straight-line distance: 174.06 mi (280.13 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 Dale
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,205 |
| Coordinates | 37.9950500, -88.4917200 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dale (-88.49172, 37.99505)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 330 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $27.30 | $54.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.79 | $61.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.69 | $67.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.40 | $76.80 |
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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