How far is Lansing, IL from Bloomington, IL?

The driving distance from Lansing, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 130.7 miles (210.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.4 miles (171.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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
130.71 mi
02h 08m
Flight
106.41 mi
171.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.41 mi
Kilometers
171.25 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.71 mi
Kilometers
210.35 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, May 2, 1:37 PM CDT
Return by in Lansing
Sat, May 2, 3:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lansing
2026-05-02T11:29
Arrive Bloomington
Sat, May 2, 1:37 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
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lansing
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
Gardner
IL

Village in Illinois, United States

From Lansing
63.4 mi
01h 04m
To Bloomington
67.4 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lansing and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Torrence Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Torrence Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West, I 294 North

    1703 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Iowa

    29.8 mi · 37 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

    1900 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    82.3 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 Business South: Veterans Parkway, Central Illinois Regional Airport

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Continue on North Veterans Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Veterans Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 9 West: Pekin

    731 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East Empire Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Empire Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Clinton Street

    1625 ft · 50 sec · North Clinton Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Mulberry Street

    1757 ft · 59 sec · East Mulberry Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Prairie Street

    84 m · 14 sec · North Prairie Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Douglas Street

    154 m · 24 sec · East Douglas Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North East Street

    552 ft · 16 sec · North East Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North East Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansing and Bloomington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
82.7 mi · 63%
I 80 West
30.1 mi · 23%
Tri-State Tollway
4.82 mi · 4%
I 55 Business South
3.14 mi · 2%
East Empire Street
1.59 mi · 1%
Torrence Avenue
1.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Merge slight left

82.3 mi · 01h 29m

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 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
106.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardner
01h 04m from Lansing
Leave By
2:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Lansing and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lansing to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 130.7 miles (210.3 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?

Gardner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.4 miles from Lansing and 67.4 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 106.4 miles (171.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 2:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.38 one way or $34.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Lansing and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Gardner

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

14 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Kankakee

38 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

42 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Pontiac station

44 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 106.41 mi (171.25 km).

Lansing

#1 Lansing

Village in Illinois, USA

Population27,059
Coordinates41.5647600, -87.5389300
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Ridge Road (-87.538921, 41.564825)
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.61 gal
17.46 L · about $17.38
Round trip
$34.77
9.22 gal · 34.92 L
Estimated CO2
41 kg one way
Round trip: 81.9 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.38 $34.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.61 $39.21
Premium $4.65 $21.45 $42.91
Diesel $5.30 $24.45 $48.90

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Lansing and Bloomington. The current time is 11:29:15.

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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.