How far is Bloomington, IL from Rossville, IL?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Rossville, IL is about 77 miles (123.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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 58m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Rossville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Rossville.
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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
21.6 mi · 32 min · East Pells Street
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Turn right onto County Road 2300 East
975 ft · 16 sec · County Road 2300 East
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Continue on 2300 East
5.4 mi · 8 min · 2300 East
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Turn left onto East Attica Street
29 m · 3 sec · East Attica Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Attica Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Rossville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rossville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Rossville?
The road trip is about 77 miles (123.9 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Elliott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.4 miles from Bloomington and 38.6 miles from Rossville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 2:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rossville.
Stop Ideas Near Elliott
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 Elliott.
Rantoul
Illinois Terminal
Gilman
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Rossville. Straight-line distance: 70.07 mi (112.76 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 Rossville
Village in Illinois
| Population | 1,202 |
| Coordinates | 40.3792000, -87.6686300 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rossville (-87.66863, 40.3792)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.26 | $20.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.57 | $23.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.66 | $25.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.43 | $28.85 |
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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