How far is Broadwell, IL from Bloomington, IL?
The driving distance from Broadwell, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Logan County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Broadwell and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broadwell and Bloomington.
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Start on Old Route 66
1028 ft · 18 sec · Old Route 66
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Turn straight onto 800th Avenue
688 ft · 21 sec · 800th Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 55 North: Bloomington
1914 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
29.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight right to continue on South Veterans Parkway
1680 ft · 21 sec · South Veterans Parkway
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Continue on South Veterans Parkway
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Veterans Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 Business
1386 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South East Street
2717 ft · 1 min · South East Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North East Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Broadwell and Bloomington.
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 55 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
29.4 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Broadwell and Slight Chance Light Rain near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Broadwell to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Broadwell and 20.8 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.88 one way or $13.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Broadwell and Slight Chance Light Rain near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Atlanta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
City of Lincoln
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atlanta.
Lincoln
Uptown Station
Peoria, Illinois
Springfield station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Broadwell and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 37.26 mi (59.96 km).
#1 Broadwell
Township in Logan County, Illinois
| Population | 135 |
| Coordinates | 40.0681000, -89.4431600 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bloomington
The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.
| Population | 77,132 |
| Coordinates | 40.4842000, -88.9936900 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 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 | $4.68 | $6.88 | $13.76 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $7.78 | $15.55 |
| Premium | $5.85 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $9.74 | $19.47 |
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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