How far is Clinton, IL from Bloomington, IL?
The driving distance from Clinton, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Bloomington.
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Start on West Washington Street
33 m · 10 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto North Grant Street
2394 ft · 1 min · North Grant Street
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Continue on West Woodlawn Street
854 ft · 32 sec · West Woodlawn Street
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Turn left onto North Center Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Center Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 51 North: Bloomington
21.3 mi · 29 min
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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 Clinton and Bloomington.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 51 North
Take the ramp slight right toward US 51 North: Bloomington
21.3 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Clinton and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Heyworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Clinton and 11.8 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clinton and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Heyworth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington Finance Department
Clinton City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Heyworth.
Uptown Station
Lincoln
Illinois Terminal
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 22.89 mi (36.84 km).
#1 Clinton
Largest city in DeWitt County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 6,733 |
| Coordinates | 40.1536500, -88.9645300 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
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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