How far is Bloomington, IL from La Salle, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to La Salle, IL is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.9 miles (94.8 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.58 mi
01h 14m
Flight
58.89 mi
94.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.89 mi
Kilometers
94.78 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.58 mi
Kilometers
100.71 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Salle
Sun, Apr 19, 2:13 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 3:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-19T00:59
Arrive La Salle
Sun, Apr 19, 2:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
Minonk
IL

City in Woodford County, Illinois, United States

From Bloomington
31.3 mi
00h 37m
To La Salle
31.3 mi
00h 37m

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
53°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and La Salle.

  1. 1

    Start on North East Street

    42 m · 6 sec · North East Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.8 mi · 9 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

    2316 ft · 59 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford

    2374 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    56.1 mi · 1 hr

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: LaSalle, Peru, Ottowa

    2097 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Tonti Street

    52 m · 7 sec · Tonti Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tonti Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
56.6 mi · 90%
North Main Street
3.84 mi · 6%
I 55 South
0.44 mi · 1%
US 6
0.4 mi · 1%
Tonti Street
0.03 mi
North East Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

I 39 North

Continue straight

56.1 mi · 01h 00m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
58.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minonk
00h 37m from Bloomington
Leave By
4:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington and Sunny near La Salle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to La Salle?

The road trip is about 62.6 miles (100.7 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?

Minonk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Bloomington and 31.3 miles from La Salle.

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

The direct path is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 4:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.33 one way or $16.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Sunny near La Salle.

Stop Ideas Near Minonk

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac station

34 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Uptown Station

44 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Dwight station

55 mi away
119 West Main St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

61 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and La Salle. Straight-line distance: 58.89 mi (94.78 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
La Salle

#2 La Salle

City in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States

Population9,609
Coordinates41.3333700, -89.0917500
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: La Salle (-89.09175, 41.33337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.36 L · about $8.33
Round trip
$16.67
4.42 gal · 16.72 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.33 $16.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.40 $18.80
Premium $4.65 $10.29 $20.57
Diesel $5.30 $11.72 $23.44

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 La Salle. The current time is 00:59:08.

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.