How far is Bloomington, IL from Danville, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Danville, IL is about 83.3 miles (134 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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
83.24 mi
01h 38m
Flight
76.03 mi
122.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.03 mi
Kilometers
122.36 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.24 mi
Kilometers
133.96 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:12 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Sat, Apr 18, 5:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-18T02:34
Arrive Danville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
Lake of the Woods
IL

Census designated place in Illinois, United States

From Bloomington
41.6 mi
00h 49m
To Danville
41.7 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 21 mph WSW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    74.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150: Martin Luther King Drive

    1325 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 150 East: Danville, Kickapoo Park

    747 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto County Road 1720 North

    4.1 mi · 6 min · County Road 1720 North

  13. 13

    Continue on East Main Street

    1557 ft · 44 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
74.8 mi · 90%
County Road 1720 North
4.12 mi · 5%
South Main Street
1.81 mi · 2%
South Center Street
1.13 mi · 1%
North Madison Street
0.46 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

I 74 East

Merge slight left

74.4 mi · 01h 21m

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
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
76.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake of the Woods
00h 49m from Bloomington
Leave By
3:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Danville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.3 miles (134 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Lake of the Woods is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Bloomington and 41.7 miles from Danville.

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

The direct path is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 3:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.09 one way or $22.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Danville.

Stop Ideas Near Lake of the Woods

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake of the Woods, 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 Lake of the Woods.

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

15 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

21 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Uptown Station

62 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

63 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Danville. Straight-line distance: 76.03 mi (122.36 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

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

#2 Danville

City in and the county seat of Vermilion County, Illinois, United States

Population30,106
Coordinates40.1244800, -87.6300200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Danville (-87.63002, 40.12448)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.94 gal
11.12 L · about $11.09
Round trip
$22.17
5.88 gal · 22.24 L
Estimated CO2
26.1 kg one way
Round trip: 52.3 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.09 $22.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.50 $25.01
Premium $4.65 $13.68 $27.37
Diesel $5.30 $15.59 $31.19

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Danville. The current time is 02:34:00.

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.