How far is Lakewood, IL from Bloomington, IL?

The driving distance from Lakewood, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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
92.51 mi
02h 08m
Flight
80.24 mi
129.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.24 mi
Kilometers
129.14 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.51 mi
Kilometers
148.88 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sat, Apr 18, 10:58 PM CDT
Return by in Lakewood
Sun, Apr 19, 1:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-04-18T20:49
Arrive Bloomington
Sat, Apr 18, 10:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakewood
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
Decatur
IL

The most populous city in Macon County, Illinois.

From Lakewood
46.3 mi
01h 04m
To Bloomington
46.2 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph WSW
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 Lakewood and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 750 North

    3.9 mi · 10 min · 750 North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Road 900 East

    1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 900 East

  3. 3

    Continue on 950 East

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 950 East

  4. 4

    Continue on Herric Road

    2818 ft · 56 sec · Herric Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Logan Street

    983 ft · 20 sec · Logan Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Michigan Street

    2587 ft · 58 sec · Michigan Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    28.7 mi · 33 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Decatur

    2582 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Decatur

    44 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South Business Route 51

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Business Route 51

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    769 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Franklin Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Franklin Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Water Street

    27.4 mi · 37 min · North Water Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North 1450 East Road

    17.6 mi · 24 min · North 1450 East Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South East Street

    2717 ft · 1 min · South East Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North East Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood 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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Water Street
27.4 mi · 30%
North 1450 East Road
17.6 mi · 19%
750 North
3.94 mi · 4%
South Business Route 51
2.61 mi · 3%
950 East
1.84 mi · 2%
County Road 900 East
1.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
80.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Decatur
01h 04m from Lakewood
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakewood 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 Lakewood to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Decatur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.3 miles from Lakewood and 46.2 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.33 one way or $24.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakewood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Decatur

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

49 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Springfield station

60 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Mattoon station

64 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

68 mi away
45 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 80.24 mi (129.14 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population3,967
Coordinates39.3250400, -88.8995200
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-88.89952, 39.32504)
End: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.36 L · about $12.33
Round trip
$24.66
6.54 gal · 24.72 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.33 $24.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.91 $27.81
Premium $4.65 $15.22 $30.44
Diesel $5.30 $17.34 $34.69

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 Lakewood and Bloomington. The current time is 20:49:49.

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.