How far is Lena, IL from Bloomington, IL?
Fastest route
The route from Lena, Illinois 61048 to Bloomington, Illinois is approximately 2 hours and 33 minutes long, covering a distance of 174 miles via US-20 E and I-39 S.
Directions
- Head southeast on W Lena St toward N Schuyler St.
- Continue onto W Galena Rd.
- Take I-39 S/US-51 S to IL-9 E/US-150 E/W Market St in Bloomington. Take exit 160 from I-55 S.
- Keep right to stay on US-20 E.
- Take the US-51 S/I-39 exit toward Bloomington Normal.
- Continue onto I-39 S/US-51 S.
- Keep right at the fork and merge onto I-55 S. Take exit 160 for US-150/IL-9/Market Street toward Pekin.
- Follow W Market St to N East St.
- Turn left onto IL-9 E/US-150 E/W Market St.
- Continue to follow W Market St. Pass by Taco Bell (on the right in 0.7 mi).
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚗 Make sure to start on W Lena St and head southeast on the correct route.
- 🛣️ Follow the signs to stay on US-20 E and later merge onto I-39 S/US-51 S.
- ⚠️ Pay attention to the exit numbers and take exit 160 for US-150/IL-9/Market Street.
- 🚦 When reaching Bloomington, follow W Market St and keep an eye out for N East St.
- 📱 Consider using a navigation app or GPS device for real-time traffic updates and to ensure accuracy.
- ⛽ It's always a good idea to have enough fuel for the journey, so consider refueling before setting off.
- 🕑 Allow extra time for possible delays or heavy traffic, especially during peak hours.
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lena and Bloomington is 137.8 miles (221.77 km).
Flight distance from Lena, IL to Bloomington, IL is 137.8 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Lena to Bloomington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lena, Illinois to Bloomington, Illinois is: 173.86 miles (279.8 km) by car.
Driving from Lena to Bloomington will take approximately 02 hours 47 minutes.
#1 Lena
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 2680 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°22'46"N 89°49'20"W |
| Latitude | 42.3794600 |
| Longitude | -89.8223400 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bloomington
The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois. It is located on the east bank of the Illinois River in central Illinois. Bloomington is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the McLean County Museum of History and the Illinois Wesleyan University campus.
| Population | 77132 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°29'3"N 88°59'37"W |
| Latitude | 40.4842000 |
| Longitude | -88.9936900 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Bloomington: North East Street (-88.993738,40.484193)
Estimated Travel Time Between Lena and Bloomington
The distance between Lena and Bloomington is 280 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 06 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Lena and Bloomington. The current time is 20:47:58.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 47 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 20 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 28 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 53 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 29 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 19 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 10 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.22 liters (6.14 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lena and Bloomington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lena to Bloomington is $22.13 (diesel $26.38).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $22.13 | $25.23 | $27.92 | $26.38 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 28, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lena and Bloomington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
