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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
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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.
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Start on North East Street
42 m · 6 sec · North East Street
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Continue on North Main Street
121 m · 17 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Chestnut Street
83 m · 19 sec · West Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto North Center Street
120 m · 13 sec · North Center Street
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Continue on North Madison Street
2444 ft · 1 min · North Madison Street
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Continue on South Center Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Center Street
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Continue on South Main Street
16.5 mi · 21 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Walnut Street
22.8 mi · 29 min · North Walnut Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 72 West: Springfield, Pana
2502 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 36 East, US 51 South: Decatur, Pana
2607 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 51 South: Pana
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
2218 ft · 54 sec
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Merge left
22.2 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto Water Street
845 ft · 11 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto East Park Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Park Street
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Turn left onto North Walnut Street
1418 ft · 1 min · North Walnut Street
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Turn right onto East Market Street
108 m · 18 sec · East Market Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
63 m · 9 sec · South Main Street
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Clinton City Hall
Warrensburg Village Hall
City of Decatur
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forsyth.
Lincoln
Springfield station
Uptown Station
Illinois Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Taylorville. Straight-line distance: 66.56 mi (107.11 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 Taylorville
City in Christian County, Illinois
| Population | 10,280 |
| Coordinates | 39.5489400, -89.2945300 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Taylorville (-89.29453, 39.54894)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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