How far is Lafayette, IL from Bloomington, IL?
The driving distance from Lafayette, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
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.
Township in Peoria County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Bloomington.
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Start on Madison Street
1964 ft · 33 sec · Madison Street
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Continue on 2100 E
2 mi · 3 min · 2100 E
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Continue straight
14.9 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 74 East
1446 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
14.8 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 474 East: Indianapolis
1.6 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.8 mi · 15 min
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Merge slight left
27 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 9: Pekin
1964 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto West Market Street
2 mi · 5 min · West Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North East Street
730 ft · 21 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 Lafayette and Bloomington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 474 East
Merge slight left
27 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Lafayette 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 Lafayette to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Kickapoo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Lafayette and 40.1 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 3:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.44 one way or $26.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Lafayette and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Kickapoo
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 Kickapoo.
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Uptown Station
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Galesburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 66.89 mi (107.65 km).
#1 Lafayette
Township in Ogle County, Illinois
| Population | 161 |
| Coordinates | 41.1080900, -89.9715000 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| 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: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $4.67 | $13.44 | $26.87 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $15.24 | $30.48 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $16.81 | $33.62 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $18.92 | $37.85 |
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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