How far is Bloomington, IL from Dixon, IL?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Dixon, IL is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.9 miles (156 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Illinois, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Dixon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Dixon.
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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
3.8 mi · 9 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
2316 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford
2374 ft · 41 sec
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Continue straight
71.4 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34: Mendota, Earlville
1790 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto North 43rd Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · North 43rd Road
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Continue on East 12th Street
2607 ft · 52 sec · East 12th Street
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Turn sharp right onto 4th Avenue
114 m · 16 sec · 4th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
76 m · 7 sec · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on 12th Street
1016 ft · 28 sec · 12th Street
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Continue on Meriden Street
2622 ft · 59 sec · Meriden Street
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Turn right onto 13th Avenue
2324 ft · 41 sec · 13th Avenue
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Turn left
18.7 mi · 28 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Inlet Road
9.1 mi · 13 min · Inlet Road
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Continue on East 7th Street
679 ft · 21 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn right onto South Ottawa Avenue
107 m · 21 sec · South Ottawa Avenue
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Turn left onto East 6th Street
26 m · 4 sec · East 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Dixon.
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 39 North
Continue straight
71.4 mi · 01h 17m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Dixon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Dixon?
The road trip is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Tonica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.3 miles from Bloomington and 54.2 miles from Dixon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.9 miles (156 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 1:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.44 one way or $28.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Dixon.
Stop Ideas Near Tonica
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 Tonica.
Mendota station
Princeton
Pontiac station
Dwight station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Dixon. Straight-line distance: 96.95 mi (156.03 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 Dixon
City and county seat of Lee County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 14,927 |
| Coordinates | 41.8389200, -89.4795500 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dixon (-89.47955, 41.83892)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $14.44 | $28.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.29 | $32.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.82 | $35.65 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.31 | $40.63 |
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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