How far is Bloomington, IL from Dunlap, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Dunlap, IL is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
55.53 mi
01h 14m
Flight
44.37 mi
71.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.37 mi
Kilometers
71.41 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.53 mi
Kilometers
89.37 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunlap
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-23T02:46
Arrive Dunlap
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
Cooper
IL

Unincorporated community in Illinois

From Bloomington
27.7 mi
00h 37m
To Dunlap
27.8 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 23 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    858 ft · 29 sec · North Madison Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Market Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North, US 51 North, I 74 West: Joliet, Rockford, Peoria

    2512 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    28.4 mi · 31 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    9.9 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150: War Memorial Drive

    899 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 150 West: War Memorial Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto West War Memorial Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West War Memorial Drive

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    120 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Allen Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · North Allen Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Alta Lane

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Alta Lane

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Alta Lane

    36 m · 2 sec · West Alta Lane

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto West Alta Lane

    1 mi · 2 min · West Alta Lane

  19. 19

    Continue on North State Route 91

    2594 ft · 52 sec · North State Route 91

  20. 20

    Continue on North State Route 91

    2.6 mi · 5 min · North State Route 91

  21. 21

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 4th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Birch Street

    34 m · 5 sec · West Birch Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Birch Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
38.3 mi · 69%
North Allen Road
3.68 mi · 7%
I 55 North
3.16 mi · 6%
North State Route 91
3.14 mi · 6%
West Alta Lane
2.1 mi · 4%
West Market Street
1.52 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 74 West

Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

28.4 mi · 00h 31m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
44.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cooper
00h 37m from Bloomington
Leave By
4:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Dunlap.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Cooper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Bloomington and 27.8 miles from Dunlap.

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

The direct path is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.39 one way or $14.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cooper

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

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

BUS

Peoria, Illinois

24 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Uptown Station

39 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Lincoln

57 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Pontiac station

69 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Dunlap. Straight-line distance: 44.37 mi (71.41 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

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

#2 Dunlap

Village in Illinois, USA

Population1,440
Coordinates40.8617000, -89.6787100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Dunlap (-89.67871, 40.8617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.42 L · about $7.39
Round trip
$14.78
3.92 gal · 14.84 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.39 $14.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.34 $16.67
Premium $4.65 $9.12 $18.24
Diesel $5.30 $10.40 $20.79

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Dunlap. The current time is 02:46:35.

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.