How far is Bloomington, IL from Marshall, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Marshall, IL is about 132.7 miles (213.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
132.71 mi
02h 51m
Flight
102.2 mi
164.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.2 mi
Kilometers
164.47 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.71 mi
Kilometers
213.57 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marshall
Thu, Apr 23, 12:35 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-22T21:43
Arrive Marshall
Thu, Apr 23, 12:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:46 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
Ogden
IL

Village in Champaign County, Illinois, United States of America

From Bloomington
66.3 mi
01h 25m
To Marshall
66.4 mi
01h 25m

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
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 1

    1001 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road

    1245 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Georgetown Road

    13.5 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road

  15. 15

    Continue on 1575 E US 36

    1700 ft · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36

  16. 16

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    10 mi · 15 min · Georgetown Road

  17. 17

    Continue on IL Route 1

    1.4 mi · 4 min · IL Route 1

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Elliot Street

    156 m · 9 sec · West Elliot Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Central Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Vandalia Way

    666 ft · 11 sec · Vandalia Way

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    14.6 mi · 22 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Archer Avenue

    16 m · 1 sec · Archer Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Archer Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
78.8 mi · 59%
Georgetown Road
29.6 mi · 22%
South Main Street
16.4 mi · 12%
North State Street
1.95 mi · 1%
North Central Avenue
1.74 mi · 1%
IL Route 1
1.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 74 East

Merge slight left

78.4 mi · 01h 25m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
102.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ogden
01h 25m from Bloomington
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132.7 miles (213.6 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Ogden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.3 miles from Bloomington and 66.4 miles from Marshall.

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

The direct path is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.65 one way or $35.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ogden

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

24 mi away
45 East University Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

27 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Rantoul

28 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Gilman

72 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Marshall. Straight-line distance: 102.2 mi (164.47 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

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

#2 Marshall

City in Clark County, Illinois, United States

Population3,774
Coordinates39.3914300, -87.6936400
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Marshall (-87.69364, 39.39143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.68 gal
17.73 L · about $17.65
Round trip
$35.30
9.36 gal · 35.46 L
Estimated CO2
41.6 kg one way
Round trip: 83.2 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.65 $35.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.90 $39.81
Premium $4.65 $21.78 $43.56
Diesel $5.30 $24.82 $49.65

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 Marshall. The current time is 21:43:21.

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.