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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated community in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
858 ft · 29 sec · North Madison Street
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Turn right onto West Market Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Market Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North, US 51 North, I 74 West: Joliet, Rockford, Peoria
2512 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
28.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria
9.9 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 150: War Memorial Drive
899 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 150 West: War Memorial Drive
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto West War Memorial Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · West War Memorial Drive
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Take the exit slight right
120 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto North Allen Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · North Allen Road
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Turn left onto West Alta Lane
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Alta Lane
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Alta Lane
36 m · 2 sec · West Alta Lane
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Exit the roundabout onto West Alta Lane
1 mi · 2 min · West Alta Lane
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Continue on North State Route 91
2594 ft · 52 sec · North State Route 91
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Continue on North State Route 91
2.6 mi · 5 min · North State Route 91
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Continue on South 4th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto West Birch Street
34 m · 5 sec · West Birch Street
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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.
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 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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cooper.
Peoria, Illinois
Uptown Station
Lincoln
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Dunlap. Straight-line distance: 44.37 mi (71.41 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 Dunlap
Village in Illinois, USA
| Population | 1,440 |
| Coordinates | 40.8617000, -89.6787100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dunlap (-89.67871, 40.8617)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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