How far is Bloomington, IL from Manteno, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Manteno, IL is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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
102.17 mi
02h 06m
Flight
80.57 mi
129.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.57 mi
Kilometers
129.67 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.17 mi
Kilometers
164.43 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manteno
Thu, Apr 23, 11:08 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-23T09:02
Arrive Manteno
Thu, Apr 23, 11:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:16 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Odell
IL

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

From Bloomington
51.1 mi
01h 03m
To Manteno
51.1 mi
01h 03m

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
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North East Street

    42 m · 6 sec · North East Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.6 mi · 9 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago

    2654 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    73 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 129 South: Wilmington

    1538 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Washington Street

    2136 ft · 40 sec · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Stripmine Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Stripmine Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Baltimore Street

    78 m · 6 sec · West Baltimore Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Balitmore Street

    2421 ft · 1 min · West Balitmore Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1008 ft · 29 sec · Bridge Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East Baltimore Street

    3012 ft · 1 min · East Baltimore Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Chicago Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Chicago Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Peotone Road

    4 mi · 5 min · West Peotone Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Wilmington Road

    9 mi · 12 min · West Wilmington Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South La Grange Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · South La Grange Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 9000N Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East 9000N Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Section Line Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Section Line Road

  18. 18

    Continue on West 1st Street

    130 m · 17 sec · West 1st Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    786 ft · 24 sec · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    661 ft · 22 sec · East 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Locust Street

    99 m · 11 sec · North Locust Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    32 m · 5 sec · East 2nd Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
73.5 mi · 72%
West Wilmington Road
9.03 mi · 9%
South La Grange Road
5.1 mi · 5%
West Peotone Road
4.03 mi · 4%
North Main Street
3.72 mi · 4%
Stripmine Road
1.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

73 mi · 01h 18m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
80.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Odell
01h 03m from Bloomington
Leave By
2:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Manteno.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Odell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Bloomington and 51.1 miles from Manteno.

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

The direct path is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.61 one way or $27.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Odell

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

13 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

17 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Gilman

52 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

57 mi away
199 South East Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Manteno. Straight-line distance: 80.57 mi (129.67 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

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

#2 Manteno

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population8,892
Coordinates41.2505900, -87.8314300
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Manteno (-87.83143, 41.25059)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.61 gal
13.65 L · about $13.61
Round trip
$27.23
7.22 gal · 27.3 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.61 $27.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.35 $30.71
Premium $4.65 $16.80 $33.60
Diesel $5.30 $19.15 $38.29

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 Manteno. The current time is 09:02:14.

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.