How far is Bloomington, IL from Paxton, IL?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Paxton, IL is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (76 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
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.
Human settlement 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 Paxton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Paxton.
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Start on North East Street
3 m · 1 sec · North East Street
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Turn slight right onto US 150, IL 9
44 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto East Locust Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Locust Street
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Continue on Towanda Avenue
1105 ft · 27 sec · Towanda Avenue
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Turn straight onto IL 9
23.3 mi · 36 min
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Turn straight onto North 3850 East Road
1.6 km · 1 min · North 3850 East Road
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Keep slight left
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn straight
4.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
2994 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 1st Street
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Continue on E 400N Road
1275 ft · 22 sec · E 400N Road
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Continue on East 1st Street
13.8 mi · 21 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on South Market Street
985 ft · 18 sec · South Market Street
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Turn right onto East Patton Street
133 m · 13 sec · East Patton Street
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Turn left onto South Railroad Avenue
1304 ft · 24 sec · South Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto East Pells Street
53 m · 5 sec · East Pells Street
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Turn right
5 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Paxton.
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.
IL 9
Turn straight onto IL 9
23.3 mi · 00h 36m
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 Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Paxton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Paxton?
The road trip is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Saybrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.8 miles from Bloomington and 24.9 miles from Paxton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.2 miles (76 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.64 one way or $13.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomington and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Paxton.
Stop Ideas Near Saybrook
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 Saybrook.
Rantoul
Uptown Station
Illinois Terminal
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Paxton. Straight-line distance: 47.25 mi (76.04 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 Paxton
City in Ford County, Illinois
| Population | 4,117 |
| Coordinates | 40.4603100, -88.0953200 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paxton (-88.09532, 40.46031)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.64 | $13.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.49 | $14.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.34 | $18.67 |
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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