How far is Bloomington, IL from West Peoria, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to West Peoria, IL is about 42.3 miles (68 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
42.25 mi
00h 53m
Flight
36.26 mi
58.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.26 mi
Kilometers
58.35 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.25 mi
Kilometers
67.99 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Peoria
Tue, May 26, 10:41 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Tue, May 26, 11:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-05-26T09:48
Arrive West Peoria
Tue, May 26, 10:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Goodfield
IL

Village mostly in Woodford County, Illinois, USA

From Bloomington
21.1 mi
00h 26m
To West Peoria
21.1 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph ESE
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and West Peoria.

  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

    858 ft · 29 sec · North Madison Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Market Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North, US 51 North, I 74 West: Joliet, Rockford, Peoria

    2512 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    28.4 mi · 31 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150 West, US 24, IL 29 South, IL 116: North Main Street

    1288 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Southwest Jefferson Avenue

    91 m · 6 sec · Southwest Jefferson Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto West Howett Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Howett Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Western Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Western Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Ayers Avenue

    1333 ft · 1 min · West Ayers Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Waverly Avenue

    25 m · 4 sec · North Waverly Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Waverly Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
32.6 mi · 77%
I 55 North
3.16 mi · 7%
North Main Street
2.56 mi · 6%
West Market Street
1.52 mi · 4%
West Howett Street
0.83 mi · 2%
South Western Avenue
0.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 74 West

Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

28.4 mi · 00h 31m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
36.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goodfield
00h 26m from Bloomington
Leave By
4:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to West Peoria?

The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Goodfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Bloomington and 21.1 miles from West Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.62 one way or $11.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 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 West Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Goodfield

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 Goodfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 7.8 mi away

Allentown City Hall

Tremont , IL
15881 Uhlman Rd, Tremont, IL 61568
Historical landmark
Village of Morton- Village Hall
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

Village of Morton- Village Hall

Morton , IL
120 N Main St, Morton, IL 61550
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office,Government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Uptown Station

28 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

35 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Lincoln

54 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Pontiac station

61 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and West Peoria. Straight-line distance: 36.26 mi (58.35 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
West Peoria

#2 West Peoria

City in Peoria County, Illinois

Population4,409
Coordinates40.6925400, -89.6278800
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: West Peoria (-89.62788, 40.69254)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.64 L · about $5.62
Round trip
$11.24
2.98 gal · 11.28 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.62 $11.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.34 $12.67
Premium $4.65 $6.93 $13.87
Diesel $5.30 $7.90 $15.81

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and West Peoria. The current time is 09:48:18.

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.