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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.1 mi
01h 36m
Flight
61.39 mi
98.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.39 mi
Kilometers
98.79 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.1 mi
Kilometers
124.08 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sun, Jul 26, 8:26 PM CDT
Return by in Lewistown
Sun, Jul 26, 10:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewistown
2026-07-26T18:49
Arrive Bloomington
Sun, Jul 26, 8:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewistown
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
Marquette Heights
IL

City in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States

From Lewistown
38.5 mi
00h 48m
To Bloomington
38.6 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Jul 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SSW
Destination
89°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Jul 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Avenue E

    3.5 mi · 5 min · East Avenue E

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    13.5 mi · 20 min

  3. 3

    Continue on West Valley View Drive

    57 m · 7 sec · West Valley View Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Valleyview Drive

    729 ft · 14 sec · West Valleyview Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on East Valley View Drive

    17.7 mi · 22 min · East Valley View Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on McKinley Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · McKinley Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    2209 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    27 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 9: Pekin

    1964 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    2 mi · 5 min · West Market Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North East Street

    730 ft · 21 sec · North East Street

  14. 14

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McKinley Avenue
35.9 mi · 47%
East Valley View Drive
17.7 mi · 23%
East Avenue E
17.1 mi · 22%
I 55 South
3.79 mi · 5%
West Market Street
2.04 mi · 3%
US 150
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
61.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marquette Heights
00h 48m from Lewistown
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Peoria, Illinois

9 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Uptown Station

53 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Lincoln

56 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Galesburg station

74 mi away
225 South Seminary Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewistown and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 61.39 mi (98.79 km).

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#1 Lewistown

High school in Lewistown, Fulton County, Illinois

Population2,096
Coordinates40.3931000, -90.1548400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewistown (-90.15484, 40.3931)
End: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.3 L · about $10.26
Round trip
$20.51
5.44 gal · 20.6 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · Jul 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewistown and Bloomington. The current time is 18:49:34.

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.