How far is Bloomington, IL from Edinburg, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Edinburg, IL is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
79.49 mi
01h 38m
Flight
60.85 mi
97.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.85 mi
Kilometers
97.93 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.49 mi
Kilometers
127.92 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 Edinburg
Sun, Apr 19, 3:53 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 5:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-19T02:15
Arrive Edinburg
Sun, Apr 19, 3:53 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
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Broadwell
IL

Township in Logan County, Illinois

From Bloomington
39.7 mi
00h 49m
To Edinburg
39.8 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph WNW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2903 ft · 1 min · West Market Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Morris Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Morris Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Veterans Parkway

    61.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min · South Veterans Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 29 South: Taylorville

    1709 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North 725 East Road

    2094 ft · 40 sec · North 725 East Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West Springfield Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Springfield Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Douglas Street

    800 ft · 37 sec · West Douglas Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Eaton Street

    146 m · 23 sec · North Eaton Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    70 m · 10 sec · West Washington Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Veterans Parkway
61.8 mi · 78%
IL 29 South
13.5 mi · 17%
North Morris Avenue
1.68 mi · 2%
West Springfield Road
0.88 mi · 1%
West Market Street
0.55 mi · 1%
North 725 East Road
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

South Veterans Parkway

Turn right onto South Veterans Parkway

61.8 mi · 01h 08m

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 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
60.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Broadwell
00h 49m from Bloomington
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Edinburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.5 miles (127.9 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?

Broadwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.7 miles from Bloomington and 39.8 miles from Edinburg.

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

The direct path is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 3:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.60 one way or $21.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Edinburg.

Stop Ideas Near Broadwell

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

11 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Springfield station

35 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

63 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

70 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Edinburg. Straight-line distance: 60.85 mi (97.93 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
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#2 Edinburg

Village in Illinois, United States

Population1,006
Coordinates39.6572700, -89.3895300
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Edinburg (-89.38953, 39.65727)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.62 L · about $10.60
Round trip
$21.19
5.62 gal · 21.24 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.60 $21.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.95 $23.90
Premium $4.65 $13.08 $26.16
Diesel $5.30 $14.90 $29.81

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Edinburg. The current time is 02:15:11.

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.