How far is Bloomington, IL from Mahomet, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Mahomet, IL is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
40.77 mi
00h 50m
Flight
36.91 mi
59.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.91 mi
Kilometers
59.4 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.77 mi
Kilometers
65.61 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mahomet
Tue, May 5, 3:46 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Tue, May 5, 4:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-05-05T02:55
Arrive Mahomet
Tue, May 5, 3:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Empire
IL

Township in McLean County, Illinois

From Bloomington
20.4 mi
00h 25m
To Mahomet
20.4 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph ESE
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: Champaign

    2075 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    35.9 mi · 39 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 47: Mahomet

    1750 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Lombard Street

    1257 ft · 38 sec · North Lombard Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1270 ft · 56 sec · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
36.3 mi · 89%
South Main Street
1.81 mi · 4%
South Center Street
1.13 mi · 3%
North Madison Street
0.46 mi · 1%
IL 47
0.33 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 74 East

Merge slight left

35.9 mi · 00h 39m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
36.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Empire
00h 25m from Bloomington
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mahomet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Empire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Bloomington and 20.4 miles from Mahomet.

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

The direct path is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.43 one way or $10.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mahomet.

Stop Ideas Near Empire

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

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

RAIL

Uptown Station

33 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

45 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

46 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Lincoln

58 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Mahomet. Straight-line distance: 36.91 mi (59.4 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

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

#2 Mahomet

Village in Illinois, United States

Population8,968
Coordinates40.1953100, -88.4042200
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Mahomet (-88.40422, 40.19531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.44 gal
5.45 L · about $5.43
Round trip
$10.86
2.88 gal · 10.9 L
Estimated CO2
12.8 kg one way
Round trip: 25.6 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.43 $10.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.12 $12.25
Premium $4.65 $6.70 $13.40
Diesel $5.30 $7.64 $15.28

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Mahomet. The current time is 02:55:29.

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.