How far is Dwight, IL from Bloomington, IL?

The driving distance from Dwight, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
57.25 mi
01h 09m
Flight
51.6 mi
83.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.6 mi
Kilometers
83.05 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.25 mi
Kilometers
92.14 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 10:38 PM CDT
Return by in Dwight
Wed, Apr 22, 11:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dwight
2026-04-22T21:28
Arrive Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 10:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dwight
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
Chenoa
IL

City in Illinois

From Dwight
28.6 mi
00h 34m
To Bloomington
28.6 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW
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 Dwight and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    40 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Mazon Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Mazon Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on East 3200 North Road

    2059 ft · 40 sec · East 3200 North Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 55 South: Bloomington

    1980 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    48.7 mi · 52 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 Business South: Veterans Parkway, Central Illinois Regional Airport

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Continue on North Veterans Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Veterans Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 9 West: Pekin

    731 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto East Empire Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Empire Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Clinton Street

    1625 ft · 50 sec · North Clinton Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Mulberry Street

    1757 ft · 59 sec · East Mulberry Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Prairie Street

    84 m · 14 sec · North Prairie Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Douglas Street

    154 m · 24 sec · East Douglas Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North East Street

    552 ft · 16 sec · North 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 Dwight and Bloomington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
49.1 mi · 86%
I 55 Business South
3.14 mi · 5%
East Empire Street
1.59 mi · 3%
East Mazon Avenue
1.09 mi · 2%
North Veterans Parkway
0.9 mi · 2%
East 3200 North Road
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Merge slight left

48.7 mi · 00h 52m

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
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
51.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chenoa
00h 34m from Dwight
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dwight 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 Dwight to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Chenoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Dwight and 28.6 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.62 one way or $15.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chenoa

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac station

17 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Uptown Station

34 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Dwight station

46 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Gilman

61 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dwight and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 51.6 mi (83.05 km).

Dwight

#1 Dwight

Village in Illinois

Population3,984
Coordinates41.0944800, -88.4250600
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Dwight (-88.42506, 41.09448)
End: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.65 L · about $7.62
Round trip
$15.23
4.04 gal · 15.3 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.62 $15.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.59 $17.18
Premium $4.65 $9.40 $18.80
Diesel $5.30 $10.71 $21.43

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dwight and Bloomington. The current time is 21:28:33.

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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.