How far is Kincaid, IL from Bloomington, IL?

The driving distance from Kincaid, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 85.7 miles (138 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
85.73 mi
01h 28m
Flight
65.76 mi
105.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.76 mi
Kilometers
105.83 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.73 mi
Kilometers
137.97 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sat, Apr 18, 11:25 AM CDT
Return by in Kincaid
Sat, Apr 18, 12:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kincaid
2026-04-18T09:56
Arrive Bloomington
Sat, Apr 18, 11:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kincaid
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Forsyth
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Kincaid
42.1 mi
00h 44m
To Bloomington
43.7 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph WNW
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 Kincaid and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · North Avenue

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Dial Street

    92 m · 14 sec · Dial Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Market Street

    159 m · 24 sec · Market Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Springfield Street

    6 mi · 11 min · Springfield Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Springfield Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Springfield Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Webster Street

    2218 ft · 35 sec · North Webster Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Park Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · West Park Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Water Street

    983 ft · 23 sec · Water Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    22.5 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    1529 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 North: Bloomington

    1395 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    40.7 mi · 54 min

  14. 14

    Continue on South East Street

    2717 ft · 1 min · South East Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North East Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kincaid 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 51 North
41 mi · 48%
Water Street
11.6 mi · 14%
Springfield Street
5.99 mi · 7%
West Park Street
1.08 mi · 1%
West Springfield Road
0.89 mi · 1%
South East Street
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 51 North

Continue straight

40.7 mi · 00h 54m

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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
65.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
00h 44m from Kincaid
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Kincaid 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 Kincaid to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 85.7 miles (138 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Kincaid and 43.7 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.39 one way or $22.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

42 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Springfield station

62 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

64 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

64 mi away
45 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kincaid and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 65.76 mi (105.83 km).

Kincaid

#1 Kincaid

City in Anderson County, Kansas, United States of America

Population1,362
Coordinates39.5886600, -89.4145400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: North Avenue (-89.414003, 39.588659)
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.45 L · about $11.39
Round trip
$22.78
6.04 gal · 22.9 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.39 $22.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.84 $25.69
Premium $4.65 $14.06 $28.11
Diesel $5.30 $16.02 $32.04

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Kincaid and Bloomington. The current time is 09:56:13.

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.