How far is Bloomington, IL from Ladd, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Ladd, IL is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
69.77 mi
01h 25m
Flight
63.17 mi
101.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.17 mi
Kilometers
101.67 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.77 mi
Kilometers
112.29 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ladd
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 6:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-23T04:07
Arrive Ladd
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
Rutland
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Bloomington
34.9 mi
00h 42m
To Ladd
34.9 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 23 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    51.8 mi · 55 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 251: La Salle, Peru

    1390 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East 2nd Road

    7.1 mi · 11 min · East 2nd Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island

    1848 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 89: Ladd, Spring Valley

    1636 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Cedar Street

    15 m · 2 sec · East Cedar Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Cedar Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
52.2 mi · 75%
East 2nd Road
7.12 mi · 10%
I 80 West
4.68 mi · 7%
North Main Street
3.84 mi · 6%
I 55 South
0.44 mi · 1%
IL 89
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

I 39 North

Continue straight

51.8 mi · 00h 55m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
63.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rutland
00h 42m from Bloomington
Leave By
3:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Ladd.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Rutland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Bloomington and 34.9 miles from Ladd.

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

The direct path is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 3:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Ladd.

Stop Ideas Near Rutland

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac station

36 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Dwight station

53 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Uptown Station

53 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Princeton

57 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Ladd. Straight-line distance: 63.17 mi (101.67 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

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

#2 Ladd

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,184
Coordinates41.3825300, -89.2189700
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Ladd (-89.21897, 41.38253)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.32 L · about $9.28
Round trip
$18.55
4.92 gal · 18.64 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.28 $18.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.46 $20.92
Premium $4.65 $11.45 $22.90
Diesel $5.30 $13.05 $26.10

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Ladd. The current time is 04:07:55.

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.