How far is Lewistown, IL from Bloomington, IL?
The driving distance from Lewistown, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lewistown and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewistown and Bloomington.
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Start on East Avenue E
3.5 mi · 5 min · East Avenue E
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Continue straight
13.5 mi · 20 min
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Continue on West Valley View Drive
57 m · 7 sec · West Valley View Drive
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Turn right onto West Valleyview Drive
729 ft · 14 sec · West Valleyview Drive
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Continue on East Valley View Drive
17.7 mi · 22 min · East Valley View Drive
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Continue on McKinley Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · McKinley Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
2209 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 8 min
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Merge slight left
27 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis
3.8 mi · 4 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 Lewistown 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.
McKinley Avenue
Merge slight left
27 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lewistown and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lewistown to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Marquette Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Lewistown and 38.6 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lewistown and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Marquette Heights
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 Marquette Heights.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lewistown and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 61.39 mi (98.79 km).
#1 Lewistown
High school in Lewistown, Fulton County, Illinois
| Population | 2,096 |
| Coordinates | 40.3931000, -90.1548400 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| 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: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.26 | $20.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.57 | $23.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.66 | $25.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.43 | $28.85 |
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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