How far is Cherry Valley, IL from Bloomington, IL?

The driving distance from Cherry Valley, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 130.7 miles (210.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121 miles (194.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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
130.64 mi
02h 03m
Flight
120.97 mi
194.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.97 mi
Kilometers
194.69 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.64 mi
Kilometers
210.25 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 4:14 PM CDT
Return by in Cherry Valley
Wed, Apr 22, 6:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cherry Valley
2026-04-22T14:10
Arrive Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 4:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cherry Valley
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
La Salle
IL

City in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States

From Cherry Valley
65.1 mi
01h 01m
To Bloomington
65.6 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cherry Valley and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on East State Street

    1890 ft · 38 sec · East State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mill Road

    1008 ft · 27 sec · Mill Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    2138 ft · 43 sec · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    569 ft · 10 sec · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Harrison Avenue

    126 m · 7 sec · Harrison Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    1764 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    119.5 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, US 51 South: Peoria, Champaign, Saint Louis, Decatur

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 9: Pekin

    1964 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    2 mi · 5 min · West Market Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North East Street

    730 ft · 21 sec · North East Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North East Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cherry Valley 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harrison Avenue
122 mi · 93%
I 55 South
4.84 mi · 4%
West Market Street
2.04 mi · 2%
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
0.51 mi
US 150
0.37 mi
East State Street
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

Harrison Avenue

Keep slight right

119 mi · 02h 08m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
121 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Salle
01h 01m from Cherry Valley
Leave By
2:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cherry Valley and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cherry Valley to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 130.7 miles (210.3 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

La Salle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Cherry Valley and 65.6 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 121 miles (194.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 2:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.38 one way or $34.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cherry Valley and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near La Salle

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

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

RAIL

Mendota station

24 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Princeton

31 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Plano

59 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Dwight station

62 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cherry Valley and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 120.97 mi (194.69 km).

Cherry Valley

#1 Cherry Valley

Township in Winnebago County, Illinois

Population2,853
Coordinates42.2347434, -88.9489912
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: East State Street (-88.948992, 42.23479)
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.61 gal
17.45 L · about $17.38
Round trip
$34.77
9.22 gal · 34.9 L
Estimated CO2
41 kg one way
Round trip: 81.9 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.38 $34.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.61 $39.21
Premium $4.65 $21.45 $42.91
Diesel $5.30 $24.45 $48.90

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Cherry Valley and Bloomington. The current time is 14:10:21.

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.