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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Halfway Point
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Village in Illinois, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on North West Street
39 m · 9 sec · North West Street
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
54 m · 3 sec · West Washington Street
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Continue on West Washington Street
125 m · 7 sec · West Washington Street
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Continue on North Walnut Street
2047 ft · 35 sec · North Walnut Street
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Continue on West Cedar Street
109 m · 6 sec · West Cedar Street
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Turn right onto South Chestnut Street
2135 ft · 45 sec · South Chestnut Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 74 West: Bloomington
2066 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
13.2 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 South, US 51 Business North: Bloomington
1673 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South East Street
2717 ft · 1 min · South 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 Le Roy and Bloomington.
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.
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.
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.
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.
City Hall - Town of Normal
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Downs.
Uptown Station
Lincoln
Pontiac station
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Le Roy and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 15.14 mi (24.36 km).
#1 Le Roy
City in McLean County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 3,498 |
| Coordinates | 40.3519800, -88.7642400 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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