How far is Indian Creek, IL from Bloomington, IL?
The driving distance from Indian Creek, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 135.7 miles (218.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
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 02h 16m.
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.
Village in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indian Creek and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indian Creek and Bloomington.
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Start on Cochise Drive
1051 ft · 50 sec · Cochise Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cochise Drive
141 m · 22 sec · Cochise Drive
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Turn right onto I C Trail
1340 ft · 1 min · I C Trail
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Turn right
7.9 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2700 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Route 47
1.5 km · 1 min · Route 47
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Continue on Illinois Route 47
3.3 mi · 5 min · Illinois Route 47
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Continue on United States Route 30
2.8 mi · 3 min · United States Route 30
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Continue on North Bridge Street
8.2 mi · 14 min · North Bridge Street
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Continue straight
10.4 mi · 16 min
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Continue on North Bridge Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Bridge Street
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Continue straight
22.1 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit right toward I 55 South: Bloomington
1864 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
51.7 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 Business South: Veterans Parkway, Central Illinois Regional Airport
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Continue on North Veterans Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · North Veterans Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 9 West: Pekin
731 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto East Empire Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · East Empire Street
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Turn left onto North Clinton Street
1625 ft · 50 sec · North Clinton Street
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Turn right onto East Mulberry Street
1757 ft · 59 sec · East Mulberry Street
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Turn left onto North Prairie Street
84 m · 14 sec · North Prairie Street
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Turn right onto East Douglas Street
154 m · 24 sec · East Douglas Street
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Turn right onto North East Street
552 ft · 16 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 Indian Creek 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 55 South
Merge slight left
51.7 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Indian Creek and Cloudy near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indian Creek to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 135.7 miles (218.4 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Dwight is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.9 miles from Indian Creek and 76.8 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.24 one way or $44.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Indian Creek and Cloudy near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Dwight
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 Dwight.
Dwight station
Pontiac station
Kankakee
Gilman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indian Creek and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 104.45 mi (168.1 km).
#1 Indian Creek
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 538 |
| Coordinates | 41.9466900, -88.4845300 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| 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: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $4.64 | $22.24 | $44.48 |
| Mid-grade | $5.28 | $25.28 | $50.55 |
| Premium | $5.83 | $27.91 | $55.81 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $31.66 | $63.32 |
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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