How far is Grayville, IL from Bloomington, IL?

The driving distance from Grayville, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 192.9 miles (310.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.9 miles (262.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
192.89 mi
03h 21m
Flight
162.86 mi
262.09 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.86 mi
Kilometers
262.09 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.89 mi
Kilometers
310.42 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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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 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sat, May 30, 4:09 AM CDT
Return by in Grayville
Sat, May 30, 7:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grayville
2026-05-30T00:48
Arrive Bloomington
Sat, May 30, 4:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grayville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lerna
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Grayville
97 mi
01h 40m
To Bloomington
95.9 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph ENE
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    16 m · 8 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East North Street

    768 ft · 36 sec · East North Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Court Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Court Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hagedorn Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Hagedorn Road

  5. 5

    Continue on 700E

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 700E

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto 575E

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 575E

  7. 7

    Continue on South 1st Street

    2614 ft · 50 sec · South 1st Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    1742 ft · 32 sec · East Walnut Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 500E

    24.3 mi · 33 min · 500E

  10. 10

    Continue on South West Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · South West Street

  11. 11

    Continue on County Road 1100 East

    6.7 mi · 9 min · County Road 1100 East

  12. 12

    Continue on South Van Buren Street

    11 mi · 15 min · South Van Buren Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    36.3 mi · 54 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Illinois Route 16

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Illinois Route 16

  16. 16

    Continue on Charleston Avenue East

    2035 ft · 39 sec · Charleston Avenue East

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-57 North: Champaign

    2575 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    47.4 mi · 51 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    2688 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    43.3 mi · 46 min

  21. 21

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

    1673 ft · 41 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on South East Street

    2717 ft · 1 min · South East Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North East Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grayville and Bloomington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
47.9 mi · 25%
I 74 West
43.8 mi · 23%
500E
24.3 mi · 13%
South Van Buren Street
11 mi · 6%
County Road 1100 East
6.73 mi · 3%
Illinois Route 16
5.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-57 North

Merge slight left

47.4 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
162.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lerna
01h 40m from Grayville
Leave By
10:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Grayville and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 192.9 miles (310.4 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Lerna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97 miles from Grayville and 95.9 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 30 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 10:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.68 one way or $51.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Grayville and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Lerna

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

10 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

40 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

78 mi away
45 East University Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

96 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grayville and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 162.86 mi (262.09 km).

Grayville

#1 Grayville

City in White County, Illinois, United States

Population1,543
Coordinates38.2575500, -87.9936400
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-87.99361, 38.25755)
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.81 gal
25.76 L · about $25.68
Round trip
$51.36
13.62 gal · 51.52 L
Estimated CO2
60.5 kg one way
Round trip: 121 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.68 $51.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.96 $57.93
Premium $4.65 $31.69 $63.39
Diesel $5.30 $36.12 $72.24

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Grayville and Bloomington. The current time is 00:48:01.

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.