How far is Bloomington, IL from Le Roy, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Le Roy, IL is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.86 mi
00h 24m
Flight
15.14 mi
24.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.14 mi
Kilometers
24.36 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.86 mi
Kilometers
27.13 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Le Roy
Wed, Apr 22, 11:52 PM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-22T23:28
Arrive Le Roy
Wed, Apr 22, 11:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Downs
IL

Village in Illinois, USA

From Bloomington
8.1 mi
00h 12m
To Le Roy
8.8 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Le Roy.

  1. 1

    Start on North East Street

    3 m · 1 sec · North East Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto US 150, IL 9

    44 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Locust Street

    93 m · 13 sec · East Locust Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North East Street

    100 m · 10 sec · North East Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East Mulberry Street

    2144 ft · 1 min · East Mulberry Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Clinton Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Clinton Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Oakland Avenue

    1607 ft · 33 sec · East Oakland Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Hannah Street

    1547 ft · 41 sec · Hannah Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Morrissey Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Morrissey Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Morrissey Drive

    13.6 mi · 19 min · Morrissey Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North West Street

    39 m · 3 sec · North West Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North West Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morrissey Drive
14.4 mi · 85%
North Clinton Street
0.67 mi · 4%
East Mulberry Street
0.41 mi · 2%
East Oakland Avenue
0.3 mi · 2%
Hannah Street
0.29 mi · 2%
North East Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Morrissey Drive

Continue on Morrissey Drive

13.6 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
15.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Downs
00h 12m from Bloomington
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Le Roy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Le Roy?

The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Downs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Bloomington and 8.8 miles from Le Roy.

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

The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.22 one way or $4.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Bloomington and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Le Roy.

Stop Ideas Near Downs

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Downs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.3 mi away

City Hall - Town of Normal

Normal , IL
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761
Parking lot
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Meeting point 6.9 mi away

City of Bloomington, Illinois

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Rating 3.6/5 8 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.9 mi away

Bloomington Finance Department

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Downs.

RAIL

Uptown Station

16 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Lincoln

50 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Pontiac station

57 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Rantoul

61 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Le Roy. Straight-line distance: 15.14 mi (24.36 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Le Roy

#2 Le Roy

City in McLean County, Illinois, United States

Population3,498
Coordinates40.3519800, -88.7642400
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Start: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)
End: North West Street (-88.764163, 40.351981)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.25 L · about $2.22
Round trip
$4.45
1.18 gal · 4.5 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.22 $4.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.51 $5.02
Premium $4.65 $2.75 $5.49
Diesel $5.30 $3.13 $6.26

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 Le Roy. The current time is 23:28:11.

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.