How far is Earlville, IL from Bloomington, IL?

The driving distance from Earlville, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.4 miles (123 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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
88.63 mi
01h 27m
Flight
76.46 mi
123.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.46 mi
Kilometers
123.05 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.63 mi
Kilometers
142.64 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sat, Apr 18, 3:58 AM CDT
Return by in Earlville
Sat, Apr 18, 5:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Earlville
2026-04-18T02:30
Arrive Bloomington
Sat, Apr 18, 3:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Earlville
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
Wenona
IL

City in Marshall County, Illinois, United States

From Earlville
44.2 mi
00h 43m
To Bloomington
44.4 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 21 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Winthrop Street

    41 m · 6 sec · West Winthrop Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Ottawa Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Ottawa Street

  3. 3

    Continue on County Highway 41

    584 ft · 17 sec · County Highway 41

  4. 4

    Turn right

    8.7 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 39 South, US 51 South: LaSalle, Peru

    1699 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    71.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  7. 7

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

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

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

    1964 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    2 mi · 5 min · West Market Street

  10. 10

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

    730 ft · 21 sec · North East Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North East Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Earlville 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 South
71.5 mi · 81%
I 55 South
4.84 mi · 5%
West Market Street
2.04 mi · 2%
South Ottawa Street
0.68 mi · 1%
US 150
0.37 mi
North East Street
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

I 39 South

Merge slight left

71.2 mi · 01h 16m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
76.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wenona
00h 43m from Earlville
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Earlville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Wenona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Earlville and 44.4 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 76.4 miles (123 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.80 one way or $23.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Earlville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Wenona

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac station

40 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Princeton

51 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Dwight station

52 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Mendota station

56 mi away
783 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Earlville and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 76.46 mi (123.05 km).

Earlville

#1 Earlville

City in Delaware County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,570
Coordinates41.5894800, -88.9220300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.922101, 41.589472)
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.84 L · about $11.80
Round trip
$23.61
6.26 gal · 23.68 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.80 $23.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.31 $26.62
Premium $4.65 $14.57 $29.13
Diesel $5.30 $16.60 $33.20

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Earlville and Bloomington. The current time is 02:30:37.

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.