How far is Bloomington, IL from Mount Pleasant, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Mount Pleasant, IL is about 235.1 miles (378.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 209.5 miles (337.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
235.06 mi
04h 45m
Flight
209.55 mi
337.24 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
209.55 mi
Kilometers
337.24 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.06 mi
Kilometers
378.29 km
Drive Time
04h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pleasant
Thu, Apr 16, 1:39 PM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 16, 6:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-16T08:54
Arrive Mount Pleasant
Thu, Apr 16, 1:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Vandalia
IL

Township in Fayette County, Illinois

From Bloomington
117.6 mi
02h 22m
To Mount Pleasant
117.4 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph WSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Mount Pleasant.

  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

    16.5 mi · 21 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Walnut Street

    23.2 mi · 30 min · North Walnut Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    9.9 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward South Business Route 51

    19.6 mi · 24 min · South Business Route 51

  11. 11

    Continue on North 2600 East Rd

    7.9 mi · 9 min · North 2600 East Rd

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North 2600 East Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · North 2600 East Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Jackson Street

    2668 ft · 2 min · Jackson Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cedar Street

    142 m · 8 sec · Cedar Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    2150 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Poplar Street

    2138 ft · 30 sec · South Poplar Street

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Fair Avenue

    3070 ft · 2 min · Fair Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on County Road 2400 E

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 2400 E

  19. 19

    Continue on 300 East Road

    15.1 mi · 17 min · 300 East Road

  20. 20

    Continue on County Road 875 East

    11.1 mi · 13 min · County Road 875 East

  21. 21

    Continue on North Kennedy Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Kennedy Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Gallatin Street

    2405 ft · 34 sec · West Gallatin Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    554 ft · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on United States Highway 51

    13.4 mi · 15 min · United States Highway 51

  25. 25

    Continue on 250E

    10.4 mi · 12 min · 250E

  26. 26

    Turn left

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit left

    1847 ft · 45 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    24.5 mi · 27 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    61.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 146: Anna, Vienna

    1311 ft · 38 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto 770N

    1241 ft · 21 sec · 770N

  32. 32

    Continue on 765N

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 765N

  33. 33

    Continue on 750N

    1350 ft · 23 sec · 750N

  34. 34

    Continue on 745N

    1.6 km · 1 min · 745N

  35. 35

    Continue on 740N

    1.3 km · 1 min · 740N

  36. 36

    Continue on 750N

    1.2 km · 1 min · 750N

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Mt Pleasant Road

    3262 ft · 2 min · Mt Pleasant Road

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mt Pleasant Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
38 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ken Gray Expressway
61.7 mi · 26%
250E
35.2 mi · 15%
North Walnut Street
23.2 mi · 10%
South Business Route 51
19.6 mi · 8%
South Main Street
16.5 mi · 7%
300 East Road
15.1 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Ken Gray Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

61.7 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
209.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vandalia
02h 22m from Bloomington
Leave By
7:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bloomington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Pleasant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Mount Pleasant?

The road trip is about 235.1 miles (378.3 km) and usually takes 04h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vandalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.6 miles from Bloomington and 117.4 miles from Mount Pleasant.

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

The direct path is about 209.5 miles (337.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.30 one way or $62.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bloomington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Pleasant.

Stop Ideas Near Vandalia

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

48 mi away
108 East Broadway
RAIL

Effingham

51 mi away
401 West National Ave.
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

73 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard
RAIL

Carlinville

77 mi away
128 Alton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 209.55 mi (337.24 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Mount Pleasant

#2 Mount Pleasant

Township of Illinois

Population4,670
Coordinates37.4520000, -89.0736900
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Mount Pleasant (-89.07369, 37.452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 378 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.3 gal
31.4 L · about $31.30
Round trip
$62.60
16.6 gal · 62.8 L
Estimated CO2
73.8 kg one way
Round trip: 147.5 kg / 325 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.30 $62.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.30 $70.60
Premium $4.65 $38.63 $77.26
Diesel $5.30 $44.02 $88.05

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Mount Pleasant. The current time is 08:54:01.

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.