How far is Breese, IL from Bloomington, IL?

The driving distance from Breese, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 166.7 miles (268.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
166.72 mi
02h 44m
Flight
132.53 mi
213.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.53 mi
Kilometers
213.29 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.72 mi
Kilometers
268.31 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 30, 4:41 PM CDT
Return by in Breese
Thu, Apr 30, 7:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Breese
2026-04-30T13:57
Arrive Bloomington
Thu, Apr 30, 4:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Breese
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
Divernon
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Breese
83 mi
01h 22m
To Bloomington
83.8 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Route 50 West

    2361 ft · 49 sec · Old Route 50 West

  2. 2

    Continue on Old US Hwy 50

    1 mi · 2 min · Old US Hwy 50

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Saint Rose Road

    1924 ft · 43 sec · Saint Rose Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1076 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    13.8 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Madison Street

    22.6 mi · 34 min · North Madison Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1822 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

    29.4 mi · 31 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on South Veterans Parkway

    1680 ft · 21 sec · South Veterans Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on South Veterans Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Veterans Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 Business

    1386 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South East Street

    2717 ft · 1 min · South East Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North East Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Madison Street
116 mi · 70%
I 55 North
29.4 mi · 18%
South Veterans Parkway
2.47 mi · 1%
South Main Street
1.29 mi · 1%
Old US Hwy 50
1.01 mi · 1%
Saint Rose Road
0.57 mi
Longest Stretch

North Madison Street

Merge slight left

93.2 mi · 01h 41m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.2 mi
132.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Divernon
01h 22m from Breese
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Breese and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 166.7 miles (268.3 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Divernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from Breese and 83.8 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.17 one way or $44.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Breese and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Divernon

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

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

RAIL

Springfield station

26 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

38 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Lincoln

69 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Alton

84 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Breese and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 132.53 mi (213.29 km).

Breese

#1 Breese

City in Illinois, USA; suburb of Greater St.

Population4,538
Coordinates38.6106000, -89.5270300
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Route 50 West (-89.527015, 38.61077)
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.88 gal
22.27 L · about $22.17
Round trip
$44.35
11.76 gal · 44.54 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.5 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.17 $44.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.01 $50.02
Premium $4.65 $27.37 $54.73
Diesel $5.30 $31.19 $62.38

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Breese and Bloomington. The current time is 13:57:22.

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.