How far is Bloomington, IL from Rosiclare, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Rosiclare, IL is about 251.6 miles (404.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.3 miles (344.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
251.61 mi
05h 27m
Flight
214.3 mi
344.89 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.3 mi
Kilometers
344.89 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.61 mi
Kilometers
404.93 km
Drive Time
05h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rosiclare
Wed, Apr 15, 3:20 PM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Wed, Apr 15, 8:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-15T09:53
Arrive Rosiclare
Wed, Apr 15, 3:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:27 AM to 1:27 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Patoka
IL

Township in Marion County, Illinois

From Bloomington
125.9 mi
02h 43m
To Rosiclare
125.7 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2444 ft · 1 min · North Madison Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Center Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Center Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Main Street

    16.5 mi · 21 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Walnut Street

    23.2 mi · 30 min · North Walnut Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    9.9 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward South Business Route 51

    19.6 mi · 24 min · South Business Route 51

  11. 11

    Continue on North 2600 East Rd

    7.9 mi · 9 min · North 2600 East Rd

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North 2600 East Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · North 2600 East Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Jackson Street

    2668 ft · 2 min · Jackson Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cedar Street

    142 m · 8 sec · Cedar Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    2150 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Poplar Street

    2138 ft · 30 sec · South Poplar Street

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Fair Avenue

    3070 ft · 2 min · Fair Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on County Road 2400 E

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 2400 E

  19. 19

    Continue on 300 East Road

    15.1 mi · 17 min · 300 East Road

  20. 20

    Continue on County Road 875 East

    11.1 mi · 13 min · County Road 875 East

  21. 21

    Continue on North Kennedy Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Kennedy Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Gallatin Street

    2405 ft · 34 sec · West Gallatin Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    554 ft · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on United States Highway 51

    13.4 mi · 15 min · United States Highway 51

  25. 25

    Continue on 250E

    10.4 mi · 12 min · 250E

  26. 26

    Turn left

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit left

    1847 ft · 45 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    24.5 mi · 27 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    20 mi · 22 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 14: Christopher, Benton

    1972 ft · 50 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square

    115 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  33. 33

    Exit the rotary onto East Main Street

    31.6 mi · 48 min · East Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn left

    1 km · 51 sec

  35. 35

    Turn right onto North Commercial Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Commercial Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Highway 145

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Highway 145

  37. 37

    Turn left

    16.8 mi · 24 min

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Il 146

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Il 146

  39. 39

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Hopkinton Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Hopkinton Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hopkinton Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
41 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
250E
35.2 mi · 14%
East Main Street
31.7 mi · 13%
North Walnut Street
23.2 mi · 9%
Ken Gray Expressway
20 mi · 8%
South Business Route 51
19.6 mi · 8%
South Main Street
16.5 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Exit the rotary onto East Main Street

31.6 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
214.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Patoka
02h 43m from Bloomington
Leave By
6:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Rosiclare.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 251.6 miles (404.9 km) and usually takes 05h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Patoka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.9 miles from Bloomington and 125.7 miles from Rosiclare.

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

The direct path is about 214.3 miles (344.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.49 one way or $66.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Rosiclare.

Stop Ideas Near Patoka

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Patoka, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Centralia station

26 mi away
108 East Broadway
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

51 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard
RAIL

Effingham

62 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Du Quoin

84 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Rosiclare. Straight-line distance: 214.3 mi (344.89 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

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

#2 Rosiclare

City in Hardin County, Illinois, United States

Population1,008
Coordinates37.4236600, -88.3461500
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Rosiclare (-88.34615, 37.42366)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 405 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.88 gal
33.61 L · about $33.49
Round trip
$66.97
17.76 gal · 67.22 L
Estimated CO2
78.9 kg one way
Round trip: 157.8 kg / 348 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.49 $66.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.77 $75.53
Premium $4.65 $41.33 $82.66
Diesel $5.30 $47.10 $94.20

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Rosiclare. The current time is 09:53:26.

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.