How far is Bloomington, IL from Newport, IL?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Newport, IL is about 160.4 miles (258.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.6 miles (224.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 03h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Newport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Newport.
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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
2903 ft · 1 min · West Market Street
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Turn left onto North Morris Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Morris Avenue
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Turn right onto South Veterans Parkway
65.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · South Veterans Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
72.8 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West: Kansas City
2058 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 3: Alton, Granite City
1209 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 3 South: Granite City
129 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Lewis and Clark Boulevard
5.6 mi · 6 min · Lewis and Clark Boulevard
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Continue on Cedar Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cedar Street
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Turn right
819 ft · 25 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bissell Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Newport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
72.8 mi · 01h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomington and Sunny near Newport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Newport?
The road trip is about 160.4 miles (258.2 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Divernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.2 miles from Bloomington and 80.2 miles from Newport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.6 miles (224.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.34 one way or $42.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomington and Sunny near Newport.
Stop Ideas Near Divernon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Divernon.
Springfield station
Carlinville
Lincoln
Alton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Newport. Straight-line distance: 139.6 mi (224.66 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 Newport
Neighborhood in Madison, Illinois, USA
| Population | 6,630 |
| Coordinates | 38.6808800, -90.1759400 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newport (-90.17594, 38.68088)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $21.34 | $42.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.07 | $48.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.34 | $52.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.02 | $60.04 |
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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