How far is Gifford, IL from Bloomington, IL?
The driving distance from Gifford, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in McLean County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gifford and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gifford and Bloomington.
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Start on South Main Street
2531 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto County Road 3000 North
5.1 mi · 7 min · County Road 3000 North
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Continue on Grove Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue
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Continue on Klein Avenue
1821 ft · 31 sec · Klein Avenue
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Continue on East Champaign Avenue
4.7 mi · 8 min · East Champaign Avenue
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Continue on County Road 3000 North
5.5 mi · 8 min · County Road 3000 North
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Continue on East Division Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Division Street
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Continue on County Road 3000 North
5.4 mi · 7 min · County Road 3000 North
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Continue on East 200 North Road
13.9 mi · 19 min · East 200 North Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 74 West: Bloomington
2041 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
16.1 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 South, US 51 Business North: Bloomington
1673 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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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 Gifford and Bloomington.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gifford 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 Gifford to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Bellflower is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Gifford and 28.9 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.69 one way or $15.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Gifford and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Bellflower
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 Bellflower.
Rantoul
Illinois Terminal
Uptown Station
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gifford and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 52.64 mi (84.71 km).
#1 Gifford
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,035 |
| Coordinates | 40.3058700, -88.0211500 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| 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: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $7.69 | $15.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.68 | $17.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.82 | $21.64 |
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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