How far is Bloomington, IL from Logan, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Logan, IL is about 195.6 miles (314.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.9 miles (281.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
195.62 mi
04h 03m
Flight
174.88 mi
281.45 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.88 mi
Kilometers
281.45 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.62 mi
Kilometers
314.82 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Logan
Thu, Apr 23, 6:30 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 10:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-23T02:27
Arrive Logan
Thu, Apr 23, 6:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Ramsey
IL

Village in Illinois, United States

From Bloomington
97.9 mi
02h 01m
To Logan
97.7 mi
02h 01m

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
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right onto North 2600 East Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · North 2600 East Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Jackson Street

    2668 ft · 2 min · Jackson Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cedar Street

    142 m · 8 sec · Cedar Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    2150 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Poplar Street

    2138 ft · 30 sec · South Poplar Street

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Fair Avenue

    3070 ft · 2 min · Fair Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on County Road 2400 E

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 2400 E

  19. 19

    Continue on 300 East Road

    15.1 mi · 17 min · 300 East Road

  20. 20

    Continue on County Road 875 East

    11.1 mi · 13 min · County Road 875 East

  21. 21

    Continue on North Kennedy Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Kennedy Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Gallatin Street

    2405 ft · 34 sec · West Gallatin Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    554 ft · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on United States Highway 51

    13.4 mi · 15 min · United States Highway 51

  25. 25

    Continue on 250E

    10.4 mi · 12 min · 250E

  26. 26

    Turn left

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit left

    1847 ft · 45 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    24.5 mi · 27 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    20 mi · 22 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 14: Christopher, Benton

    1972 ft · 50 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square

    115 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  33. 33

    Exit the rotary onto East Main Street

    5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto North Toms Road

    1330 ft · 37 sec · North Toms Road

  35. 35

    Continue on 1st East Street

    1 km · 2 min · 1st East Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st East Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
36 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
250E
35.2 mi · 18%
North Walnut Street
23.2 mi · 12%
Ken Gray Expressway
20 mi · 10%
South Business Route 51
19.6 mi · 10%
South Main Street
16.5 mi · 8%
300 East Road
15.1 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

250E

Merge slight left

24.5 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
174.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ramsey
02h 01m from Bloomington
Leave By
8:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Sunny near Logan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 195.6 miles (314.8 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?

Ramsey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.9 miles from Bloomington and 97.7 miles from Logan.

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

The direct path is about 174.9 miles (281.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 8:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.02 one way or $52.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ramsey

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

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

RAIL

Effingham

49 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Carlinville

69 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Centralia station

69 mi away
108 East Broadway
RAIL

Mattoon station

73 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Logan. Straight-line distance: 174.88 mi (281.45 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
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#2 Logan

Unincorporated community in Illinois

Population3,057
Coordinates37.9558800, -88.8403400
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Logan (-88.84034, 37.95588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 315 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.9 gal
26.13 L · about $26.02
Round trip
$52.04
13.8 gal · 52.26 L
Estimated CO2
61.3 kg one way
Round trip: 122.6 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.02 $52.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.35 $58.69
Premium $4.65 $32.11 $64.23
Diesel $5.30 $36.60 $73.20

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 Logan. The current time is 02:27:05.

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.