How far is Bloomington, IL from Washington, IL?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Washington, IL is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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 00h 50m.
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.
City in Woodford County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Washington.
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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
858 ft · 29 sec · North Madison Street
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Turn right onto West Market Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Market Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North, US 51 North, I 74 West: Joliet, Rockford, Peoria
2512 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
15.6 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 117: Goodfield
1470 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto South Eureka Street
1609 ft · 42 sec · South Eureka Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Martin Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · West Martin Drive
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Continue on County Road 1300 East
1108 ft · 19 sec · County Road 1300 East
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Turn right onto County Line Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · County Line Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Dee-Mac Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Dee-Mac Road
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Continue on Dee-Mack Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Dee-Mack Road
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Turn left onto Eureka Road
2 mi · 4 min · Eureka Road
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Continue on Walnut Street
1 mi · 2 min · Walnut Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Peoria Street
91 m · 16 sec · Peoria Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Peoria Street
47 m · 7 sec · Peoria Street
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Turn right
28 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Washington.
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.
I 74 West
Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
15.6 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Sunny leaving Bloomington and Sunny near Washington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Washington?
The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Congerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Bloomington and 17.3 miles from Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.60 one way or $9.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Sunny near Washington.
Stop Ideas Near Congerville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Allentown City Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Congerville.
Uptown Station
Peoria, Illinois
Lincoln
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Washington. Straight-line distance: 26.47 mi (42.6 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 Washington
City in Tazewell County, Illinois
| Population | 16,395 |
| Coordinates | 40.7036500, -89.4073100 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington (-89.40731, 40.70365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
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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