How far is Le Roy, IL from Bloomington, IL?

The driving distance from Le Roy, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
17.9 mi
00h 21m
Flight
15.14 mi
24.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.14 mi
Kilometers
24.36 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.9 mi
Kilometers
28.8 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 10:26 PM CDT
Return by in Le Roy
Wed, Apr 22, 10:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Le Roy
2026-04-22T22:04
Arrive Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 10:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Le Roy
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Downs
IL

Village in Illinois, USA

From Le Roy
9.1 mi
00h 10m
To Bloomington
8.8 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Le Roy and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on North West Street

    39 m · 9 sec · North West Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    54 m · 3 sec · West Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Washington Street

    125 m · 7 sec · West Washington Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Walnut Street

    2047 ft · 35 sec · North Walnut Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Cedar Street

    109 m · 6 sec · West Cedar Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Chestnut Street

    2135 ft · 45 sec · South Chestnut Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 74 West: Bloomington

    2066 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 South, US 51 Business North: Bloomington

    1673 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South East Street

    2717 ft · 1 min · South East Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North East Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
13.6 mi · 76%
South Main Street
2.75 mi · 15%
South East Street
0.51 mi · 3%
South Chestnut Street
0.4 mi · 2%
North Walnut Street
0.39 mi · 2%
US 51 South
0.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 74 West

Merge slight left

13.2 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
15.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Downs
00h 10m from Le Roy
Leave By
7:46 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Le Roy and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Le Roy to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Downs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Le Roy and 8.8 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Le Roy and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Downs

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Downs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.9 mi away

City Hall - Town of Normal

Normal , IL
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761
Parking lot
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Meeting point 7.4 mi away

City of Bloomington, Illinois

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Rating 3.6/5 8 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.4 mi away

Bloomington Finance Department

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Downs.

RAIL

Uptown Station

16 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Lincoln

50 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Pontiac station

57 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Rantoul

61 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Le Roy and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 15.14 mi (24.36 km).

Le Roy

#1 Le Roy

City in McLean County, Illinois, United States

Population3,498
Coordinates40.3519800, -88.7642400
Altitude241
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 West Street (-88.764163, 40.351981)
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.39 L · about $2.38
Round trip
$4.75
1.26 gal · 4.78 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.38 $4.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.68 $5.36
Premium $4.65 $2.93 $5.86
Diesel $5.30 $3.34 $6.68

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Le Roy and Bloomington. The current time is 22:04:15.

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.