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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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 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village mostly in Woodford County, Illinois, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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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
28.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 150 West, US 24, IL 29 South, IL 116: North Main Street
1288 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Southwest Jefferson Avenue
91 m · 6 sec · Southwest Jefferson Avenue
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Turn slight right onto West Howett Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Howett Street
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Turn right onto South Western Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · South Western Avenue
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Turn left onto West Ayers Avenue
1333 ft · 1 min · West Ayers Avenue
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Turn right onto North Waverly Avenue
25 m · 4 sec · North Waverly Avenue
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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.
Allentown City Hall
Village of Morton- Village Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Goodfield.
Uptown Station
Peoria, Illinois
Lincoln
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and West Peoria. Straight-line distance: 36.26 mi (58.35 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 West Peoria
City in Peoria County, Illinois
| Population | 4,409 |
| Coordinates | 40.6925400, -89.6278800 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Peoria (-89.62788, 40.69254)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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