How far is Bloomington, IL from Morton, IL?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Morton, IL is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Woodford County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Morton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Morton.
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Start on North East Street
42 m · 6 sec · North East Street
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Continue on North Main Street
121 m · 17 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Chestnut Street
83 m · 19 sec · West Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto North Center Street
120 m · 13 sec · North Center Street
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Continue on North Madison Street
858 ft · 29 sec · North Madison Street
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Turn right onto West Market Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Market Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North, US 51 North, I 74 West: Joliet, Rockford, Peoria
2512 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
25.4 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Morton
2235 ft · 57 sec
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Turn straight onto North Morton Avenue
2673 ft · 1 min · North Morton Avenue
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Turn left onto West Jackson Street
1863 ft · 49 sec · West Jackson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Jackson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Morton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 74 West
Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
25.4 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Morton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Morton?
The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Congerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Bloomington and 15.9 miles from Morton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Morton.
Stop Ideas Near Congerville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Congerville.
Uptown Station
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Lincoln
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Morton. Straight-line distance: 26.01 mi (41.86 km).
#1 Bloomington
The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.
| Population | 77,132 |
| Coordinates | 40.4842000, -88.9936900 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Morton
Village in Tazewell County, Illinois
| Population | 16,232 |
| Coordinates | 40.6128200, -89.4592600 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morton (-89.45926, 40.61282)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.22 | $8.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.76 | $9.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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