How far is Bloomington, IL from Du Quoin, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Du Quoin, IL is about 184.1 miles (296.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
184.09 mi
04h 05m
Flight
171.34 mi
275.75 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.34 mi
Kilometers
275.75 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.09 mi
Kilometers
296.26 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Du Quoin
Thu, Apr 16, 5:53 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 16, 9:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-16T01:47
Arrive Du Quoin
Thu, Apr 16, 5:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Oconee
IL

Township in Shelby County, Illinois

From Bloomington
92.1 mi
02h 02m
To Du Quoin
92 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph WSW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Du Quoin.

  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

    16.5 mi · 21 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Walnut Street

    23.2 mi · 30 min · North Walnut Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    9.9 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward South Business Route 51

    19.6 mi · 24 min · South Business Route 51

  11. 11

    Continue on North 2600 East Rd

    7.9 mi · 9 min · North 2600 East Rd

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North 2600 East Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · North 2600 East Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Jackson Street

    2668 ft · 2 min · Jackson Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cedar Street

    142 m · 8 sec · Cedar Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    2150 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Poplar Street

    2138 ft · 30 sec · South Poplar Street

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Fair Avenue

    3070 ft · 2 min · Fair Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on County Road 2400 E

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 2400 E

  19. 19

    Continue on 300 East Road

    15.1 mi · 17 min · 300 East Road

  20. 20

    Continue on County Road 875 East

    11.1 mi · 13 min · County Road 875 East

  21. 21

    Continue on North Kennedy Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Kennedy Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Gallatin Street

    2405 ft · 34 sec · West Gallatin Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    554 ft · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on United States Highway 51

    13.4 mi · 15 min · United States Highway 51

  25. 25

    Continue on 250E

    10.4 mi · 12 min · 250E

  26. 26

    Continue on North Mine Street

    135 m · 6 sec · North Mine Street

  27. 27

    Continue on N Mine St

    990 ft · 13 sec · N Mine St

  28. 28

    Continue on North Mine Street

    3231 ft · 54 sec · North Mine Street

  29. 29

    Continue on County Road 180 E

    4.4 mi · 6 min · County Road 180 E

  30. 30

    Continue on North Commercial Street

    2996 ft · 51 sec · North Commercial Street

  31. 31

    Continue on North Poplar Street

    12.2 mi · 19 min · North Poplar Street

  32. 32

    Continue on N Locust St

    1263 ft · 30 sec · N Locust St

  33. 33

    Continue on South Locust Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · South Locust Street

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  35. 35

    Turn left

    22.6 mi · 34 min

  36. 36

    Turn left onto West Poplar Street

    1950 ft · 40 sec · West Poplar Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    146 m · 23 sec · South Washington Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    10 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  39. 39

    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 Du Quoin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
39 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Walnut Street
23.2 mi · 13%
South Business Route 51
19.6 mi · 11%
South Main Street
16.5 mi · 9%
300 East Road
15.1 mi · 8%
United States Highway 51
13.4 mi · 7%
North Poplar Street
12.2 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

North Walnut Street

Continue on North Walnut Street

23.2 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
171.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oconee
02h 02m from Bloomington
Leave By
8:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bloomington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Du Quoin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Du Quoin?

The road trip is about 184.1 miles (296.3 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?

Oconee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.1 miles from Bloomington and 92 miles from Du Quoin.

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

The direct path is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 8:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.51 one way or $49.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bloomington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Du Quoin.

Stop Ideas Near Oconee

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

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

RAIL

Effingham

52 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Carlinville

67 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Mattoon station

67 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Springfield station

74 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Du Quoin. Straight-line distance: 171.34 mi (275.75 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Du Quoin

#2 Du Quoin

City in Illinois, USA

Population5,591
Coordinates38.0114400, -89.2361900
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Du Quoin (-89.23619, 38.01144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 296 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.5 gal
24.59 L · about $24.51
Round trip
$49.02
13 gal · 49.18 L
Estimated CO2
57.8 kg one way
Round trip: 115.5 kg / 255 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.51 $49.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.64 $55.29
Premium $4.65 $30.25 $60.50
Diesel $5.30 $34.48 $68.95

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Du Quoin. The current time is 01:47:37.

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.