How far is Bloomington, IL from Riverton, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Riverton, IL is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
60.17 mi
01h 15m
Flight
52.78 mi
84.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.78 mi
Kilometers
84.94 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.17 mi
Kilometers
96.84 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverton
Tue, May 19, 4:03 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Tue, May 19, 5:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-05-19T02:47
Arrive Riverton
Tue, May 19, 4:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
Lincoln
IL

City in Illinois, United States

From Bloomington
30.1 mi
00h 37m
To Riverton
30.1 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 23 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Riverton.

  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

    2903 ft · 1 min · West Market Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Morris Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Morris Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Veterans Parkway

    48.7 mi · 53 min · South Veterans Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 123: Williamsville

    1678 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 123: Williamsville

    111 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto County Highway 2

    2053 ft · 42 sec · County Highway 2

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Old Route 66

    2527 ft · 1 min · Old Route 66

  13. 13

    Continue on Valor Parkway

    2665 ft · 1 min · Valor Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Williamsville Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · South Williamsville Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Street

    2160 ft · 56 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on County Highway 5A

    1711 ft · 42 sec · County Highway 5A

  17. 17

    Continue on North 7th Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North 7th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Lincoln Street

    8 m · 1 sec · East Lincoln Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Lincoln Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Veterans Parkway
48.7 mi · 81%
South Williamsville Road
5.35 mi · 9%
North Morris Avenue
1.68 mi · 3%
North 7th Street
1.03 mi · 2%
West Market Street
0.55 mi · 1%
Valor Parkway
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Veterans Parkway

Turn right onto South Veterans Parkway

48.7 mi · 00h 53m

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
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
52.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincoln
00h 37m from Bloomington
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Riverton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Riverton?

The road trip is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Lincoln is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Bloomington and 30.1 miles from Riverton.

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

The direct path is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.99 one way or $15.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Riverton.

Stop Ideas Near Lincoln

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 Lincoln and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
Scenic stop 8.8 mi away

Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!

Atlanta , IL
865 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL 61723, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction
City of Lincoln
Meeting point 2.6 mi away

City of Lincoln

Lincoln , IL
700 Broadway St, Lincoln, IL 62656
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lincoln

Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Springfield station

46 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

51 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

64 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Riverton. Straight-line distance: 52.78 mi (84.94 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Riverton

#2 Riverton

Village in Illinois

Population3,430
Coordinates39.8442200, -89.5395400
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Riverton (-89.53954, 39.84422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.04 L · about $7.99
Round trip
$15.99
4.24 gal · 16.08 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.99 $15.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.02 $18.03
Premium $4.65 $9.87 $19.73
Diesel $5.30 $11.24 $22.49

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 · May 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Riverton. The current time is 02:47:30.

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.