How far is Bloomington, IL from Sherman, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Sherman, IL is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52 miles (83.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
57.28 mi
01h 07m
Flight
52.01 mi
83.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.01 mi
Kilometers
83.71 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.28 mi
Kilometers
92.18 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sherman
Wed, Apr 29, 11:45 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Wed, Apr 29, 12:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-29T10:37
Arrive Sherman
Wed, Apr 29, 11:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Lawndale
IL

Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States

From Bloomington
28.6 mi
00h 33m
To Sherman
28.6 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph NNW
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    53.2 mi · 58 min · South Veterans Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Sherman

    2842 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Sherman

    97 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto South Sherman Boulevard

    2738 ft · 54 sec · South Sherman Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Andrew Road

    740 ft · 23 sec · East Andrew Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Parkway Drive

    853 ft · 24 sec · Parkway Drive

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parkway Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Veterans Parkway
53.8 mi · 94%
North Morris Avenue
1.68 mi · 3%
West Market Street
0.55 mi · 1%
South Sherman Boulevard
0.52 mi · 1%
North Madison Street
0.16 mi
Parkway Drive
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

South Veterans Parkway

Turn right onto South Veterans Parkway

53.2 mi · 00h 58m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
52 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawndale
00h 33m from Bloomington
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers leaving Bloomington and Isolated Rain Showers near Sherman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Lawndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Bloomington and 28.6 miles from Sherman.

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

The direct path is about 52 miles (83.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.62 one way or $15.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers around Bloomington and Isolated Rain Showers near Sherman.

Stop Ideas Near Lawndale

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 Lawndale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
Scenic stop 7.6 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 3.4 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 Lawndale.

RAIL

Lincoln

10 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

41 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Springfield station

56 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

61 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Sherman. Straight-line distance: 52.01 mi (83.71 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

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

#2 Sherman

Village in Illinois, USA

Population4,660
Coordinates39.8936600, -89.6048200
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Sherman (-89.60482, 39.89366)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.65 L · about $7.62
Round trip
$15.23
4.04 gal · 15.3 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.62 $15.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.59 $17.18
Premium $4.65 $9.40 $18.80
Diesel $5.30 $10.71 $21.43

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Sherman. The current time is 10:37:38.

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.