How far is Bloomington, IL from South Roxana, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to South Roxana, IL is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
148.91 mi
02h 55m
Flight
127.69 mi
205.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.69 mi
Kilometers
205.5 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.91 mi
Kilometers
239.64 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Roxana
Sun, Apr 19, 7:33 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 10:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-19T04:37
Arrive South Roxana
Sun, Apr 19, 7:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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
Cotton Hill
IL

Township in Sangamon County, Illinois

From Bloomington
74.5 mi
01h 27m
To South Roxana
74.4 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph WNW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and South Roxana.

  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

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · South Veterans Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    69.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 143: Edwardsville, Marine

    1664 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    1926 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Edwardsville Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Edwardsville Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bender Road

    1117 ft · 23 sec · Bender Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Old Alton Edwardsville Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Old Alton Edwardsville Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    2670 ft · 1 min · Madison Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Madison Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Madison Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Sinclair Avenue

    1383 ft · 1 min · Sinclair Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sinclair Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
69.8 mi · 47%
South Veterans Parkway
65.7 mi · 44%
IL 143
3.58 mi · 2%
Edwardsville Road
2.48 mi · 2%
North Morris Avenue
1.68 mi · 1%
North Main Street
1.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

69.8 mi · 01h 15m

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
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
127.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cotton Hill
01h 27m from Bloomington
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington and Sunny near South Roxana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to South Roxana?

The road trip is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Cotton Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.5 miles from Bloomington and 74.4 miles from South Roxana.

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

The direct path is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.80 one way or $39.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Sunny near South Roxana.

Stop Ideas Near Cotton Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cotton Hill, 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 Cotton Hill.

RAIL

Springfield station

12 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

51 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Lincoln

55 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Alton

98 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and South Roxana. Straight-line distance: 127.69 mi (205.5 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
South Roxana

#2 South Roxana

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,986
Coordinates38.8294900, -90.0628800
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: South Roxana (-90.06288, 38.82949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.25 gal
19.89 L · about $19.80
Round trip
$39.60
10.5 gal · 39.78 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.3 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.80 $39.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.33 $44.66
Premium $4.65 $24.43 $48.87
Diesel $5.30 $27.85 $55.69

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and South Roxana. The current time is 04:37:47.

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.