How far is Bloomington, IL from Kincaid, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Kincaid, IL is about 83.9 miles (135 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
83.89 mi
01h 49m
Flight
65.76 mi
105.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.76 mi
Kilometers
105.83 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.89 mi
Kilometers
135 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kincaid
Sat, Apr 18, 1:14 PM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Sat, Apr 18, 3:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-18T11:24
Arrive Kincaid
Sat, Apr 18, 1:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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
Forsyth
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Bloomington
41.9 mi
00h 54m
To Kincaid
41.9 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 21 mph WSW
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.8 mi · 29 min · North Walnut Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 72 West: Springfield, Pana

    2502 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    7 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward US 36 East, US 51 South: Decatur, Pana

    2607 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 51 South: Pana

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    2218 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Merge left

    22.2 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Water Street

    845 ft · 11 sec · Water Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Park Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Park Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Webster Street

    2286 ft · 33 sec · North Webster Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Springfield Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Springfield Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto E 1500 North Road

    6 mi · 11 min · E 1500 North Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Market Street

    159 m · 23 sec · Market Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Dial Street

    49 m · 7 sec · Dial Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Dial Street

    64 m · 9 sec · Dial Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 51 South
26 mi · 31%
North Walnut Street
22.8 mi · 27%
South Main Street
16.5 mi · 20%
I 72 West
7.5 mi · 9%
E 1500 North Road
5.99 mi · 7%
South Center Street
1.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Walnut Street

Continue on North Walnut Street

22.8 mi · 00h 29m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
65.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
00h 54m from Bloomington
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kincaid.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.9 miles (135 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from Bloomington and 41.9 miles from Kincaid.

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

The direct path is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.16 one way or $22.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kincaid.

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

42 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Springfield station

62 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

64 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

64 mi away
45 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Kincaid. Straight-line distance: 65.76 mi (105.83 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

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

#2 Kincaid

City in Anderson County, Kansas, United States of America

Population1,362
Coordinates39.5886600, -89.4145400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Kincaid (-89.41454, 39.58866)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.96 gal
11.21 L · about $11.16
Round trip
$22.32
5.92 gal · 22.42 L
Estimated CO2
26.3 kg one way
Round trip: 52.6 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.16 $22.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.59 $25.18
Premium $4.65 $13.78 $27.55
Diesel $5.30 $15.70 $31.40

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Kincaid. The current time is 11:24:28.

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.