How far is Bloomington, IL from Winchester, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Winchester, IL is about 118.9 miles (191.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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
118.84 mi
02h 15m
Flight
97.3 mi
156.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.3 mi
Kilometers
156.59 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.84 mi
Kilometers
191.26 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winchester
Tue, May 19, 11:25 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Tue, May 19, 1:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-05-19T09:09
Arrive Winchester
Tue, May 19, 11:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:58 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
Sherman
IL

Village in Illinois, USA

From Bloomington
59.3 mi
01h 07m
To Winchester
59.5 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 23 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2903 ft · 1 min · West Market Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Morris Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Morris Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Veterans Parkway

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · South Veterans Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville

    45.4 mi · 49 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 106: Winchester

    2127 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Old US Route 36

    2178 ft · 42 sec · Old US Route 36

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Old Route 36

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Old Route 36

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Illinois Route 106

    762 ft · 15 sec · Illinois Route 106

  14. 14

    Continue on West Cherry Street

    3273 ft · 1 min · West Cherry Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Cherry Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Veterans Parkway
65.7 mi · 55%
I 72 West
45.4 mi · 38%
Old Route 36
3.53 mi · 3%
North Morris Avenue
1.68 mi · 1%
West Cherry Street
0.62 mi · 1%
West Market Street
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

South Veterans Parkway

Turn right onto South Veterans Parkway

65.7 mi · 01h 12m

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
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
97.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sherman
01h 07m from Bloomington
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Winchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.9 miles (191.3 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Sherman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.3 miles from Bloomington and 59.5 miles from Winchester.

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

The direct path is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 1:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.80 one way or $31.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Winchester.

Stop Ideas Near Sherman

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sherman, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Springfield station

11 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Lincoln

35 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

73 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Uptown Station

86 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Winchester. Straight-line distance: 97.3 mi (156.59 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Winchester

#2 Winchester

County seat of Scott County, Illinois, USA

Population1,466
Coordinates39.6297700, -90.4562400
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Winchester (-90.45624, 39.62977)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.19 gal
15.87 L · about $15.80
Round trip
$31.60
8.38 gal · 31.74 L
Estimated CO2
37.2 kg one way
Round trip: 74.5 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.80 $31.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.82 $35.64
Premium $4.65 $19.50 $39.00
Diesel $5.30 $22.22 $44.45

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Winchester. The current time is 09:09:34.

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.