How far is Bloomington, IL from Kingston, IL?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Kingston, IL is about 155 miles (249.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Kingston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Kingston.
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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
77.3 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Barry
1770 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Township Road 1745E
2705 ft · 1 min · Township Road 1745E
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Continue on Twnshp 1700E
3.2 mi · 8 min · Twnshp 1700E
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Continue on East 2400th Street
4.1 mi · 10 min · East 2400th Street
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Turn right onto North 400th Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · North 400th Avenue
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Turn left onto East 2500th Street
148 m · 23 sec · East 2500th Street
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Turn right onto North 408th Avenue
616 ft · 27 sec · North 408th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 408th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Kingston.
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 72 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
77.3 mi · 01h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomington and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Kingston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Kingston?
The road trip is about 155 miles (249.4 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Curran is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from Bloomington and 77.5 miles from Kingston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.63 one way or $41.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomington and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Kingston.
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 Kingston. Straight-line distance: 116.9 mi (188.14 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 Kingston
Village in Illinois, USA
| Population | 1,160 |
| Coordinates | 39.8167100, -91.0279100 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kingston (-91.02791, 39.81671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $20.63 | $41.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.26 | $46.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.46 | $50.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.01 | $58.03 |
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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