How far is Bloomington, IL from Taylorville, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Taylorville, IL is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
76.6 mi
01h 38m
Flight
66.56 mi
107.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.56 mi
Kilometers
107.11 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.6 mi
Kilometers
123.28 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylorville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-22T23:43
Arrive Taylorville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Forsyth
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Bloomington
38.3 mi
00h 49m
To Taylorville
38.3 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.8 mi · 29 min · North Walnut Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 72 West: Springfield, Pana

    2502 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    7 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward US 36 East, US 51 South: Decatur, Pana

    2607 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 51 South: Pana

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    2218 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Merge left

    22.2 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Water Street

    845 ft · 11 sec · Water Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Park Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Park Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Walnut Street

    1418 ft · 1 min · North Walnut Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    108 m · 18 sec · East Market Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    63 m · 9 sec · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 51 South
26 mi · 34%
North Walnut Street
23.1 mi · 30%
South Main Street
16.6 mi · 22%
I 72 West
7.5 mi · 10%
South Center Street
1.13 mi · 1%
East Park Street
0.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Walnut Street

Continue on North Walnut Street

22.8 mi · 00h 29m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
66.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
00h 49m from Bloomington
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Taylorville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Bloomington and 38.3 miles from Taylorville.

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

The direct path is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 3:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

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 Forsyth and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

Clinton City Hall

Clinton , IL
118 W Washington St, Clinton, IL 61727
Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 5.8 mi away

Warrensburg Village Hall

Warrensburg , IL
155 Main St, Warrensburg, IL 62573
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.8 mi away

City of Decatur

Decatur , IL
2850 N Jasper St, Decatur, IL 62526
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lincoln

42 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Springfield station

62 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

64 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

64 mi away
45 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Taylorville. Straight-line distance: 66.56 mi (107.11 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

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

#2 Taylorville

City in Christian County, Illinois

Population10,280
Coordinates39.5489400, -89.2945300
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Taylorville (-89.29453, 39.54894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
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.

One-way fuel
2.7 gal
10.23 L · about $10.18
Round trip
$20.36
5.4 gal · 20.46 L
Estimated CO2
24 kg one way
Round trip: 48 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.18 $20.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.48 $22.97
Premium $4.65 $12.57 $25.13
Diesel $5.30 $14.32 $28.64

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Taylorville. The current time is 23:43:36.

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.