How far is Bloomington, IL from North Pekin, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to North Pekin, IL is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.27 mi
00h 48m
Flight
34.22 mi
55.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.22 mi
Kilometers
55.07 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.27 mi
Kilometers
64.81 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Pekin
Sun, Apr 19, 8:05 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 8:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-19T07:17
Arrive North Pekin
Sun, Apr 19, 8:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Goodfield
IL

Village mostly in Woodford County, Illinois, USA

From Bloomington
20.1 mi
00h 24m
To North Pekin
20.2 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph WNW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and North Pekin.

  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

    858 ft · 29 sec · North Madison Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Market Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North, US 51 North, I 74 West: Joliet, Rockford, Peoria

    2512 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    28.4 mi · 31 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island

    5.1 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 29: Pekin, East Peoria

    1906 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    766 ft · 13 sec · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Radio City Drive

    2338 ft · 45 sec · Radio City Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
28.4 mi · 71%
I 474 West
5.05 mi · 13%
I 55 North
3.16 mi · 8%
West Market Street
1.52 mi · 4%
North Main Street
0.83 mi · 2%
Radio City Drive
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 74 West

Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

28.4 mi · 00h 31m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
34.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goodfield
00h 24m from Bloomington
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near North Pekin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to North Pekin?

The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km) and usually takes 00h 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?

Goodfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Bloomington and 20.2 miles from North Pekin.

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

The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near North Pekin.

Stop Ideas Near Goodfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Goodfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

Allentown City Hall

Tremont , IL
15881 Uhlman Rd, Tremont, IL 61568
Historical landmark
Village of Morton- Village Hall
Meeting point 10.5 mi away

Village of Morton- Village Hall

Morton , IL
120 N Main St, Morton, IL 61550
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office,Government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Goodfield.

RAIL

Uptown Station

28 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

35 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Lincoln

54 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Pontiac station

61 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and North Pekin. Straight-line distance: 34.22 mi (55.07 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
North Pekin

#2 North Pekin

Village in Illinois, USA

Population1,530
Coordinates40.6150400, -89.6223200
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: North Pekin (-89.62232, 40.61504)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.38 L · about $5.35
Round trip
$10.71
2.84 gal · 10.76 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.35 $10.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.04 $12.08
Premium $4.65 $6.61 $13.22
Diesel $5.30 $7.53 $15.06

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and North Pekin. The current time is 07:17:15.

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.