How far is Fisher, IL from Bloomington, IL?

The driving distance from Fisher, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.07 mi
00h 44m
Flight
35.83 mi
57.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.83 mi
Kilometers
57.67 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.07 mi
Kilometers
64.48 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 10:13 PM CDT
Return by in Fisher
Wed, Apr 22, 10:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fisher
2026-04-22T21:29
Arrive Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 10:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fisher
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Empire
IL

Township in McLean County, Illinois

From Fisher
20 mi
00h 22m
To Bloomington
20.1 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph WSW
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 Fisher and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Park Street

    33 m · 7 sec · West Park Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    1340 ft · 40 sec · South 3rd Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Division Street

    2261 ft · 55 sec · West Division Street

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 3000 North

    5.4 mi · 7 min · County Road 3000 North

  5. 5

    Continue on East 200 North Road

    13.9 mi · 19 min · East 200 North Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 74 West: Bloomington

    2041 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    16.1 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 South, US 51 Business North: Bloomington

    1673 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South East Street

    2717 ft · 1 min · South 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 Fisher 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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
16.5 mi · 41%
East 200 North Road
13.9 mi · 35%
County Road 3000 North
5.41 mi · 14%
South Main Street
2.75 mi · 7%
South East Street
0.51 mi · 1%
West Division Street
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 74 West

Merge slight left

16.1 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
35.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Empire
00h 22m from Fisher
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Fisher 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 Fisher to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Empire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Fisher and 20.1 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.32 one way or $10.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Empire

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

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

RAIL

Uptown Station

33 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

45 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

46 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Lincoln

58 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fisher and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 35.83 mi (57.67 km).

Fisher

#1 Fisher

Village in Champaign County, Illinois, United States

Population1,911
Coordinates40.3147600, -88.3500500
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: West Park Street (-88.350053, 40.314479)
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.35 L · about $5.32
Round trip
$10.63
2.82 gal · 10.7 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.32 $10.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.00 $11.99
Premium $4.65 $6.56 $13.12
Diesel $5.30 $7.48 $14.96

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 Fisher and Bloomington. The current time is 21:29:08.

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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.