How far is Bloomington, IL from Lawrenceville, IL?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Lawrenceville, IL is about 181.6 miles (292.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Coles County, 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 Lawrenceville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Lawrenceville.
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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
2444 ft · 1 min · North Madison Street
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Continue on South Center Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Center Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: Champaign
2075 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
42.8 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 57: Chicago, Memphis
1869 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
2939 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
47.2 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 16 East: Charleston
1676 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto Charleston Avenue East
1.2 km · 1 min · Charleston Avenue East
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Continue on Illinois Route 16
6 mi · 8 min · Illinois Route 16
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Continue on West Lincoln Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto 18th Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street
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Continue on Illinois Route 130
1.2 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 130
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Continue on Route 130
10 mi · 15 min · Route 130
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Continue on County Road 1825 East
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 1825 East
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Continue on County Road 1775 E
1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 1775 E
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Continue on North Haughton Highway
1945 ft · 33 sec · North Haughton Highway
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Continue on 1700E
1.3 mi · 2 min · 1700E
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Continue on North Haughton Highway
4 mi · 6 min · North Haughton Highway
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Continue on County Road 1700E
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 1700E
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Continue on North 1250th Street
13.3 mi · 20 min · North 1250th Street
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Turn left onto South Van Buren Street
11 mi · 15 min · South Van Buren Street
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Continue on County Road 1100 East
6.7 mi · 9 min · County Road 1100 East
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Continue on North West Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North West Street
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Turn left onto West Butler Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Butler Street
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Turn right onto North Lincoln Avenue
147 m · 17 sec · North Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left
18.7 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on State Street
1.1 km · 1 min · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Lawrenceville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 57 South
Merge slight left
47.2 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Lawrenceville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Lawrenceville?
The road trip is about 181.6 miles (292.2 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?
Humboldt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from Bloomington and 90.8 miles from Lawrenceville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.17 one way or $48.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Lawrenceville.
Stop Ideas Near Humboldt
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 Humboldt.
Mattoon station
Effingham
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Lawrenceville. Straight-line distance: 139.93 mi (225.19 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 Lawrenceville
Town in Illinois
| Population | 4,380 |
| Coordinates | 38.7292100, -87.6816900 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lawrenceville (-87.68169, 38.72921)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $24.17 | $48.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.26 | $54.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.83 | $59.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.00 | $68.00 |
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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