How far is Bloomington, IL from Vandalia, IL?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Vandalia, IL is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Vandalia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Vandalia.
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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
23.2 mi · 30 min · North Walnut Street
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Turn straight
9.9 mi · 15 min
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Take the ramp straight toward South Business Route 51
19.6 mi · 24 min · South Business Route 51
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Continue on North 2600 East Rd
7.9 mi · 9 min · North 2600 East Rd
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Turn right onto North 2600 East Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North 2600 East Road
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Continue on Jackson Street
2668 ft · 2 min · Jackson Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
142 m · 8 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
2150 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street
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Turn left onto South Poplar Street
2138 ft · 30 sec · South Poplar Street
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Turn straight onto Fair Avenue
3070 ft · 2 min · Fair Avenue
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Continue on County Road 2400 E
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 2400 E
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Continue on 300 East Road
15.1 mi · 17 min · 300 East Road
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Continue on County Road 875 East
11.1 mi · 13 min · County Road 875 East
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Continue on North Kennedy Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Gallatin Street
34 m · 2 sec · West Gallatin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Gallatin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Vandalia.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Walnut Street
Continue on North Walnut Street
23.2 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Vandalia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Vandalia?
The road trip is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.9 miles from Bloomington and 55.8 miles from Vandalia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.86 one way or $29.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bloomington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Vandalia.
Stop Ideas Near Macon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Macon.
Springfield station
Lincoln
Mattoon station
Effingham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Vandalia. Straight-line distance: 105.4 mi (169.63 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 Vandalia
Township in Fayette County, Illinois
| Population | 6,662 |
| Coordinates | 38.9606000, -89.0936800 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vandalia (-89.09368, 38.9606)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 180 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $14.86 | $29.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.76 | $33.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.34 | $36.67 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.90 | $41.80 |
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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