How far is East Dubuque, IL from Bloomington, IL?
The driving distance from East Dubuque, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 207.3 miles (333.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.9 miles (262.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Dubuque and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Dubuque and Bloomington.
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Start on Sinsinawa Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · Sinsinawa Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
84 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sinsinawa Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Sinsinawa Avenue
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Turn left onto South Locust Street
2105 ft · 36 sec · South Locust Street
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Continue on US 61 South, US 151 South
1916 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
64.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right
1611 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
21.5 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
72.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 474 East: Indianapolis
1.6 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.8 mi · 15 min
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Merge slight left
27 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 9: Pekin
1964 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto West Market Street
2 mi · 5 min · West Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North East Street
730 ft · 21 sec · North 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 East Dubuque 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.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
72.3 mi · 01h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving East Dubuque and Sunny near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Dubuque to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 207.3 miles (333.6 km) and usually takes 03h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Woodhull is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.4 miles from East Dubuque and 103 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.9 miles (262.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.57 one way or $55.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Dubuque and Sunny near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Woodhull
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodhull.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Dubuque and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 162.89 mi (262.14 km).
#1 East Dubuque
City in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,565 |
| Coordinates | 42.4922300, -90.6429100 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| 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: 334 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $3.77 | $27.57 | $55.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.09 | $62.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.02 | $68.04 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.77 | $77.54 |
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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