How far is Greenville, IL from Bloomington, IL?

The driving distance from Greenville, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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
131.46 mi
02h 49m
Flight
112.23 mi
180.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.23 mi
Kilometers
180.62 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.46 mi
Kilometers
211.56 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sat, Apr 18, 11:24 PM CDT
Return by in Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-04-18T20:35
Arrive Bloomington
Sat, Apr 18, 11:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
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
Moweaqua
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Greenville
65.8 mi
01h 24m
To Bloomington
65.7 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SW
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 Greenville and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd Street

    1883 ft · 1 min · North 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Harris Ave

    565 ft · 14 sec · West Harris Ave

  3. 3

    Continue on East Harris Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Harris Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I-70 East: Effingham

    2003 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    17 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 (Kennedy Boulevard): Vandalia, Pana

    2135 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto US 51 (Kennedy Boulevard): Vandalia, Pana

    24 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto North Kennedy Boulevard

    2146 ft · 28 sec · North Kennedy Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on County Road 875 East

    11.1 mi · 13 min · County Road 875 East

  10. 10

    Continue on South Superior Street

    15.1 mi · 17 min · South Superior Street

  11. 11

    Continue on County Road 2400 East

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 2400 East

  12. 12

    Continue on Fair Avenue

    3070 ft · 2 min · Fair Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on South Poplar Street

    2138 ft · 32 sec · South Poplar Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    2150 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cedar Street

    116 m · 5 sec · Cedar Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    2709 ft · 2 min · Jackson Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North 2600 East Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · North 2600 East Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    28.7 mi · 33 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Decatur

    2582 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Decatur

    44 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto South Business Route 51

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Business Route 51

  22. 22

    Continue on South Main Street

    769 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on South Franklin Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Franklin Street

  24. 24

    Continue on North Water Street

    27.4 mi · 37 min · North Water Street

  25. 25

    Continue on North 1450 East Road

    17.6 mi · 24 min · North 1450 East Road

  26. 26

    Continue on South East Street

    2717 ft · 1 min · South East Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North East Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville 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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Water Street
27.4 mi · 21%
North 1450 East Road
17.6 mi · 13%
I-70 East
17.4 mi · 13%
South Superior Street
15.1 mi · 12%
County Road 875 East
11.1 mi · 8%
South Business Route 51
2.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

28.7 mi · 00h 33m

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
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
112.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moweaqua
01h 24m from Greenville
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Greenville 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 Greenville to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Moweaqua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.8 miles from Greenville and 65.7 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.50 one way or $34.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Moweaqua

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

57 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Springfield station

58 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Lincoln

65 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Effingham

69 mi away
401 West National Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 112.23 mi (180.62 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

City in Bond County, Illinois, United States

Population6,365
Coordinates38.8922700, -89.4131400
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenville (-89.41314, 38.89227)
End: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.64 gal
17.56 L · about $17.50
Round trip
$34.99
9.28 gal · 35.12 L
Estimated CO2
41.2 kg one way
Round trip: 82.5 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.50 $34.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.73 $39.47
Premium $4.65 $21.59 $43.19
Diesel $5.30 $24.61 $49.22

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Bloomington. The current time is 20:35:20.

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.