How far is Jacksonville, IL from Bloomington, IL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Bloomington.
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Start on South Central Park Plaza
48 m · 9 sec · South Central Park Plaza
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Turn left onto South Mauvaisterre Street
115 m · 13 sec · South Mauvaisterre Street
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Turn left onto North Central Park Plaza
117 m · 13 sec · North Central Park Plaza
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Turn left onto North Sandy Street
115 m · 13 sec · North Sandy Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Central Park Plaza
58 m · 6 sec · South Central Park Plaza
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Morton Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Morton Avenue
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Continue on Old Route 36
1.5 km · 1 min · Old Route 36
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Turn left
1635 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
42.5 mi · 46 min
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Continue straight
20.5 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
29.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight right to continue on South Veterans Parkway
1680 ft · 21 sec · South Veterans Parkway
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Continue on South Veterans Parkway
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Veterans Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 Business
1386 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 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 Jacksonville 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.
Old Route 36
Merge slight left
42.5 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Sunny near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Williamsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Jacksonville and 50.6 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 3:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.50 one way or $27.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jacksonville and Sunny near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Williamsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 83.36 mi (134.15 km).
#1 Jacksonville
City in Morgan County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 18,488 |
| Coordinates | 39.7339400, -90.2290100 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| 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: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $13.50 | $27.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.23 | $30.45 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.66 | $33.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.99 | $37.98 |
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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