How far is Bloomington, IL from Jerseyville, IL?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Jerseyville, IL is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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 02h 47m.
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.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Jerseyville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Jerseyville.
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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
2903 ft · 1 min · West Market Street
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Turn left onto North Morris Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Morris Avenue
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Turn right onto South Veterans Parkway
65.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · South Veterans Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
37.2 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Alton
1828 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto United States Route 67
12.3 mi · 14 min · United States Route 67
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Continue on 1440 E
2.3 mi · 3 min · 1440 E
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Continue on North State Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North State Street
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Continue on South State Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · South State Avenue
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on United States Route 67
8.1 mi · 9 min · United States Route 67
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Continue on North 5th Street
14 mi · 16 min · North 5th Street
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Turn right onto West Exchange Street
44 m · 6 sec · West Exchange Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Exchange Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Jerseyville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Veterans Parkway
Turn right onto South Veterans Parkway
65.7 mi · 01h 12m
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 then Scattered Rain Showers leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Jerseyville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Jerseyville?
The road trip is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Curran is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from Bloomington and 73.9 miles from Jerseyville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 12:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Jerseyville.
Stop Ideas Near Curran
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 Curran.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Jerseyville. Straight-line distance: 117.91 mi (189.76 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 Jerseyville
City in Jersey County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 8,111 |
| Coordinates | 39.1200500, -90.3284500 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jerseyville (-90.32845, 39.12005)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $19.65 | $39.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.16 | $44.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.25 | $48.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.63 | $55.27 |
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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