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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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 15m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
48.7 mi · 53 min · South Veterans Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 123: Williamsville
1678 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 123: Williamsville
111 m · 11 sec
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Turn slight left onto County Highway 2
2053 ft · 42 sec · County Highway 2
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Turn right onto Old Route 66
2527 ft · 1 min · Old Route 66
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Continue on Valor Parkway
2665 ft · 1 min · Valor Parkway
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Turn right onto South Williamsville Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · South Williamsville Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2160 ft · 56 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on County Highway 5A
1711 ft · 42 sec · County Highway 5A
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Continue on North 7th Street
1 mi · 3 min · North 7th Street
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Turn right onto East Lincoln Street
8 m · 1 sec · East Lincoln Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
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City of Lincoln
Transit and Meeting Points
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Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Riverton. Straight-line distance: 52.78 mi (84.94 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 Riverton
Village in Illinois
| Population | 3,430 |
| Coordinates | 39.8442200, -89.5395400 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverton (-89.53954, 39.84422)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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