How far is Bloomington, IL from Lakewood, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Lakewood, IL is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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
92.3 mi
02h 09m
Flight
80.24 mi
129.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.24 mi
Kilometers
129.14 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.3 mi
Kilometers
148.54 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Sun, Apr 19, 12:35 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 2:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-18T22:26
Arrive Lakewood
Sun, Apr 19, 12:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:12 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
Decatur
IL

The most populous city in Macon County, Illinois.

From Bloomington
46.2 mi
01h 04m
To Lakewood
46.1 mi
01h 04m

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
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23.2 mi · 30 min · North Walnut Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    9.9 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward South Business Route 51

    19.6 mi · 24 min · South Business Route 51

  11. 11

    Continue on North 2600 East Rd

    7.9 mi · 9 min · North 2600 East Rd

  12. 12

    Turn left

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Michigan Street

    2587 ft · 52 sec · Michigan Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Logan Street

    983 ft · 20 sec · Logan Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Herric Road

    2818 ft · 56 sec · Herric Road

  16. 16

    Continue on 950 East

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 950 East

  17. 17

    Continue on County Road 900 East

    1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 900 East

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 750 North

    3.9 mi · 10 min · 750 North

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 750 North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Walnut Street
23.2 mi · 25%
South Business Route 51
19.6 mi · 21%
South Main Street
16.5 mi · 18%
North 2600 East Rd
7.95 mi · 9%
750 North
3.94 mi · 4%
950 East
1.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Walnut Street

Continue on North Walnut Street

23.2 mi · 00h 30m

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
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
80.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Decatur
01h 04m from Bloomington
Leave By
2:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomington and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Decatur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Bloomington and 46.1 miles from Lakewood.

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

The direct path is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.29 one way or $24.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomington and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakewood.

Stop Ideas Near Decatur

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

49 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Springfield station

60 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Mattoon station

64 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

68 mi away
45 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 80.24 mi (129.14 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

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

#2 Lakewood

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population3,967
Coordinates39.3250400, -88.8995200
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Lakewood (-88.89952, 39.32504)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.26 gal
12.33 L · about $12.29
Round trip
$24.59
6.52 gal · 24.66 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.29 $24.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.86 $27.73
Premium $4.65 $15.17 $30.34
Diesel $5.30 $17.29 $34.58

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 Lakewood. The current time is 22:26:14.

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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.