How far is Bloomington, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to York, IL is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
151.18 mi
02h 43m
Flight
115.72 mi
186.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.72 mi
Kilometers
186.24 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.18 mi
Kilometers
243.3 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Thu, Oct 15, 9:24 PM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Fri, Oct 16, 12:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-10-15T18:40
Arrive York
Thu, Oct 15, 9:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:02 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
Oakwood
IL

Village in Oakwood Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States

From Bloomington
75.4 mi
01h 21m
To York
75.8 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
13 mph S
Destination
80°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: Champaign

    2075 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 1

    1001 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road

    1245 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Georgetown Road

    13.5 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road

  15. 15

    Continue on 1575 E US 36

    1700 ft · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36

  16. 16

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    10 mi · 15 min · Georgetown Road

  17. 17

    Continue on IL Route 1

    1.4 mi · 4 min · IL Route 1

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Elliot Street

    156 m · 9 sec · West Elliot Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Central Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Vandalia Way

    666 ft · 11 sec · Vandalia Way

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    30.4 mi · 45 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  23. 23

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North York Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
78.8 mi · 52%
South Main Street
32.2 mi · 21%
Georgetown Road
29.6 mi · 20%
East 150th Road
1.95 mi · 1%
North State Street
1.95 mi · 1%
North Central Avenue
1.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 74 East

Merge slight left

78.4 mi · 01h 25m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.5 mi
115.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakwood
01h 21m from Bloomington
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Oakwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.4 miles from Bloomington and 75.8 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 1:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.86 one way or $49.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oakwood

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oakwood, 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 Oakwood.

BUS

Danville, Illinois

12 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

39 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

39 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

74 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and York. Straight-line distance: 115.72 mi (186.24 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

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

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.33 gal
20.19 L · about $24.86
Round trip
$49.73
10.66 gal · 40.38 L
Estimated CO2
47.4 kg one way
Round trip: 94.7 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $24.86 $49.73
Mid-grade $5.29 $28.21 $56.41
Premium $5.84 $31.11 $62.22
Diesel $6.57 $35.02 $70.05

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and York. The current time is 18:40:11.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.