How far is Bloomington, IL from Warrensburg, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Warrensburg, IL is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
45.33 mi
01h 01m
Flight
38.26 mi
61.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.26 mi
Kilometers
61.58 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.33 mi
Kilometers
72.95 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warrensburg
Sun, May 31, 5:54 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Sun, May 31, 6:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-05-31T04:52
Arrive Warrensburg
Sun, May 31, 5:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
Clinton
IL

Largest city in DeWitt County, Illinois, United States

From Bloomington
22.7 mi
00h 30m
To Warrensburg
22.7 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.3 mi · 27 min · North Walnut Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Forsyth Road

    2806 ft · 47 sec · West Forsyth Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West Illiniwick Road

    1.1 km · 60 sec · West Illiniwick Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Forsyth Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · West Forsyth Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North North Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North North Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    39 m · 4 sec · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Walnut Street
21.3 mi · 47%
South Main Street
16.5 mi · 36%
West Forsyth Road
4.24 mi · 9%
South Center Street
1.13 mi · 2%
North North Street
0.75 mi · 2%
West Illiniwick Road
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Walnut Street

Continue on North Walnut Street

21.3 mi · 00h 27m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
38.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
00h 30m from Bloomington
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Partly Sunny near Warrensburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Bloomington and 22.7 miles from Warrensburg.

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

The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.03 one way or $12.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bloomington and Partly Sunny near Warrensburg.

Stop Ideas Near Clinton

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 Clinton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 1.3 mi away

Clinton City Hall

Clinton , IL
118 W Washington St, Clinton, IL 61727
Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.8 mi away

Kenney City Hall

Kenney , IL
112 Johnston St, Kenney, IL 61749
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.3 mi away

Maroa Police Department

Maroa , IL
120 S Locust St, Maroa, IL 61756
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lincoln

34 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

39 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

62 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Springfield station

70 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Warrensburg. Straight-line distance: 38.26 mi (61.58 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
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#2 Warrensburg

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,112
Coordinates39.9328200, -89.0620300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Warrensburg (-89.06203, 39.93282)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.05 L · about $6.03
Round trip
$12.07
3.2 gal · 12.1 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.03 $12.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.80 $13.61
Premium $4.65 $7.45 $14.89
Diesel $5.30 $8.49 $16.97

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Warrensburg. The current time is 04:52:22.

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.