How far is Bloomington, IL from Steeleville, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Steeleville, IL is about 199.1 miles (320.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.8 miles (281.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
199.13 mi
04h 16m
Flight
174.8 mi
281.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.8 mi
Kilometers
281.31 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.13 mi
Kilometers
320.47 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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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 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Steeleville
Wed, Jun 10, 8:03 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Wed, Jun 10, 12:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-06-10T03:47
Arrive Steeleville
Wed, Jun 10, 8:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 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
8:28 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
Zanesville
IL

Township in Montgomery County, Illinois

From Bloomington
99.7 mi
02h 08m
To Steeleville
99.5 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
92°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    59 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 4: Staunton, Lebanon

    1411 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    38.9 mi · 1 hr

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Avenue

    12.9 mi · 22 min · Main Avenue

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.7 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Jackson Street

    643 ft · 18 sec · West Jackson Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Saint Louis Street

    7.5 mi · 13 min · South Saint Louis Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Shawneetown

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Shawneetown

  17. 17

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Broadway Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    15 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    31 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Veterans Parkway
65.7 mi · 33%
I 55 South
59 mi · 30%
Main Avenue
12.9 mi · 6%
South Saint Louis Street
7.5 mi · 4%
North Morris Avenue
1.68 mi · 1%
Shawneetown
1.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Veterans Parkway

Turn right onto South Veterans Parkway

65.7 mi · 01h 12m

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
04h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
174.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zanesville
02h 08m from Bloomington
Leave By
8:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny leaving Bloomington and Sunny near Steeleville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 199.1 miles (320.5 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?

Zanesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.7 miles from Bloomington and 99.5 miles from Steeleville.

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

The direct path is about 174.8 miles (281.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 8:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.51 one way or $53.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Zanesville

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

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

RAIL

Carlinville

21 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Springfield station

53 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Alton

62 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

91 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Steeleville. Straight-line distance: 174.8 mi (281.31 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

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

#2 Steeleville

Village in Illinois, United States

Population1,890
Coordinates38.0072700, -89.6584300
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Steeleville (-89.65843, 38.00727)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 320 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.03 gal
26.6 L · about $26.51
Round trip
$53.02
14.06 gal · 53.2 L
Estimated CO2
62.5 kg one way
Round trip: 125 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.51 $53.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.90 $59.80
Premium $4.65 $32.72 $65.44
Diesel $5.30 $37.29 $74.57

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Steeleville. The current time is 03:47:50.

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.