How far is Lanark, IL from Bloomington, IL?
The driving distance from Lanark, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 142 miles (228.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120 miles (193.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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 02h 37m.
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You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Township in LaSalle County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lanark and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lanark and Bloomington.
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Start on the route
21 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto West Locust Street
53 m · 10 sec · West Locust Street
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Turn right onto South Broad Street
2318 ft · 44 sec · South Broad Street
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Turn left onto Chambers Road
6.5 mi · 10 min · Chambers Road
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Continue on Chambers Road
10.6 mi · 16 min · Chambers Road
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Continue straight
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Continue on South Il Route 26
107 m · 6 sec · South Il Route 26
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Continue straight
8.1 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto East 7th Street
1048 ft · 30 sec · East 7th Street
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Continue on Chicago Avenue
844 ft · 14 sec · Chicago Avenue
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Continue on Chicago Avenue
8.9 mi · 13 min · Chicago Avenue
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Turn right
18.7 mi · 28 min
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Turn right
2324 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Meriden Street
2622 ft · 57 sec · Meriden Street
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Continue on 12th Street
1265 ft · 37 sec · 12th Street
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
114 m · 20 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto 12th Street
1 mi · 2 min · 12th Street
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Continue on North 43rd Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · North 43rd Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 39 South, US 51 South: LaSalle, Peru
1699 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
71.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, US 51 South: Peoria, Champaign, Saint Louis, Decatur
4.8 mi · 5 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 Lanark 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 39 South
Merge slight left
71.2 mi · 01h 16m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lanark to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 142 miles (228.6 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Troy Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71 miles from Lanark and 71 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120 miles (193.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 1:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.89 one way or $37.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Troy Grove
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 Troy Grove.
Mendota station
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Dwight station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lanark and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 119.99 mi (193.11 km).
#1 Lanark
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,321 |
| Coordinates | 42.1022500, -89.8334500 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| 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: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $18.89 | $37.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.31 | $42.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.32 | $46.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.57 | $53.15 |
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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