How far is Bloomington, IL from Tilton, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Tilton, IL is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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
82.82 mi
01h 37m
Flight
75.86 mi
122.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.86 mi
Kilometers
122.09 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.82 mi
Kilometers
133.28 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tilton
Wed, May 13, 12:23 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Wed, May 13, 2:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-05-12T22:45
Arrive Tilton
Wed, May 13, 12:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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
Lake of the Woods
IL

Census designated place in Illinois, United States

From Bloomington
41.3 mi
00h 48m
To Tilton
41.5 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 23 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: Champaign

    2075 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward G Street

    899 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West 2nd Street

    35 m · 5 sec · West 2nd Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North G Street

    2276 ft · 1 min · North G Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Glendale Avenue

    1230 ft · 56 sec · Glendale Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Morrison Street

    98 m · 20 sec · Morrison Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    26 m · 4 sec · Central Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
78.3 mi · 94%
South Main Street
1.81 mi · 2%
South Center Street
1.13 mi · 1%
North Madison Street
0.46 mi · 1%
North G Street
0.43 mi · 1%
Glendale Avenue
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

I 74 East

Merge slight left

77.9 mi · 01h 24m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
75.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake of the Woods
00h 48m from Bloomington
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Lake of the Woods is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.3 miles from Bloomington and 41.5 miles from Tilton.

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

The direct path is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 3:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.01 one way or $22.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake of the Woods

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake of the Woods, 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 Lake of the Woods.

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

15 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

21 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Uptown Station

62 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

63 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Tilton. Straight-line distance: 75.86 mi (122.09 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

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

#2 Tilton

Human settlement in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America

Population2,655
Coordinates40.0953100, -87.6475200
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Tilton (-87.64752, 40.09531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.06 L · about $11.01
Round trip
$22.02
5.84 gal · 22.12 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.01 $22.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.42 $24.84
Premium $4.65 $13.59 $27.18
Diesel $5.30 $15.49 $30.98

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Tilton. The current time is 22:45:35.

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.