How far is Bloomington, IL from Morrison, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Morrison, IL is about 133.5 miles (214.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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
133.5 mi
02h 48m
Flight
104.61 mi
168.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.61 mi
Kilometers
168.35 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.5 mi
Kilometers
214.84 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morrison
Thu, Apr 23, 12:26 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-22T21:37
Arrive Morrison
Thu, Apr 23, 12:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:52 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
Waltham
IL

Human settlement in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States of America

From Bloomington
66.7 mi
01h 24m
To Morrison
66.7 mi
01h 24m

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

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North East Street

    42 m · 6 sec · North East Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.8 mi · 9 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

    2316 ft · 59 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford

    2374 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    71.4 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 34: Mendota, Earlville

    1790 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North 43rd Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North 43rd Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East 12th Street

    2607 ft · 52 sec · East 12th Street

  9. 9

    Turn sharp right onto 4th Avenue

    114 m · 16 sec · 4th Avenue

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    76 m · 7 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on 12th Street

    1016 ft · 28 sec · 12th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Meriden Street

    2622 ft · 59 sec · Meriden Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 13th Avenue

    2324 ft · 41 sec · 13th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left

    17.9 mi · 27 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    16.1 mi · 22 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    10 m · 1 sec

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    3224 ft · 39 sec · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Clinton, Rock Falls, Sterling

    1 mi · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Lincoln Road

    9 mi · 12 min · Lincoln Road

  22. 22

    Continue on East Lincoln Way

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Lincoln Way

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Cherry Street

    41 m · 6 sec · North Cherry Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Cherry Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
71.9 mi · 54%
Lincoln Road
9.02 mi · 7%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
7.29 mi · 5%
North Main Street
3.84 mi · 3%
North 43rd Road
2.35 mi · 2%
East Lincoln Way
1.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 39 North

Continue straight

71.4 mi · 01h 17m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
104.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waltham
01h 24m from Bloomington
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133.5 miles (214.8 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Waltham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.7 miles from Bloomington and 66.7 miles from Morrison.

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

The direct path is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.76 one way or $35.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Waltham

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

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

RAIL

Mendota station

16 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Princeton

38 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Plano

47 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Dwight station

62 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Morrison. Straight-line distance: 104.61 mi (168.35 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

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

#2 Morrison

City in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States of America

Population3,950
Coordinates41.8097500, -89.9651200
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Morrison (-89.96512, 41.80975)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.71 gal
17.83 L · about $17.76
Round trip
$35.52
9.42 gal · 35.66 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.7 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.76 $35.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.03 $40.06
Premium $4.65 $21.92 $43.84
Diesel $5.30 $24.98 $49.96

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 Morrison. The current time is 21:37:50.

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.