How far is Logan, IL from Bloomington, IL?

The driving distance from Logan, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 219.7 miles (353.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.9 miles (281.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
219.65 mi
03h 25m
Flight
174.88 mi
281.45 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.88 mi
Kilometers
281.45 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.65 mi
Kilometers
353.49 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:21 AM CDT
Return by in Logan
Thu, Apr 23, 7:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Logan
2026-04-23T00:56
Arrive Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Logan
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Ramsey
IL

Village in Illinois, United States

From Logan
97.9 mi
01h 42m
To Bloomington
121.7 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 16 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 23 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Logan and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st East Street

    1 km · 2 min · 1st East Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Toms Road

    1330 ft · 37 sec · North Toms Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    5 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square

    124 m · 10 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto West Main Street

    3144 ft · 55 sec · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway

    24 mi · 26 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    20.5 mi · 22 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval

    2199 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto West Main Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East Poplar Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · East Poplar Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Poplar

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Poplar

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 150E

    10.4 mi · 12 min · 150E

  14. 14

    Continue on 300E

    13.5 mi · 15 min · 300E

  15. 15

    Turn left

    2405 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Kennedy Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Kennedy Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on County Road 875 East

    11.1 mi · 13 min · County Road 875 East

  18. 18

    Continue on South Superior Street

    15.1 mi · 17 min · South Superior Street

  19. 19

    Continue on County Road 2400 East

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 2400 East

  20. 20

    Continue on Fair Avenue

    3070 ft · 2 min · Fair Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on South Poplar Street

    2138 ft · 32 sec · South Poplar Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    2150 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Cedar Street

    116 m · 5 sec · Cedar Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    2709 ft · 2 min · Jackson Street

  25. 25

    Continue on North 2600 East Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · North 2600 East Road

  26. 26

    Turn left

    28.7 mi · 33 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Decatur

    2582 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Decatur

    44 m · 4 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto South Business Route 51

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Business Route 51

  30. 30

    Continue on South Main Street

    769 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street

  31. 31

    Continue on South Franklin Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Franklin Street

  32. 32

    Continue on North Water Street

    27.4 mi · 37 min · North Water Street

  33. 33

    Continue on North 1450 East Road

    17.6 mi · 24 min · North 1450 East Road

  34. 34

    Continue on South East Street

    2717 ft · 1 min · South East Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North East Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
35 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ken Gray Expressway
44.4 mi · 20%
North Water Street
27.4 mi · 12%
North 1450 East Road
17.6 mi · 8%
South Superior Street
15.1 mi · 7%
300E
13.5 mi · 6%
County Road 875 East
11.1 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

28.7 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.8 mi
174.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ramsey
01h 42m from Logan
Leave By
10:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Logan and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Logan to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 219.7 miles (353.5 km) and usually takes 03h 25m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ramsey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.9 miles from Logan and 121.7 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 174.9 miles (281.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.23 one way or $58.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Logan and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Ramsey

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

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

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Effingham

49 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Carlinville

69 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Centralia station

69 mi away
108 East Broadway
RAIL

Mattoon station

73 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Logan and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 174.88 mi (281.45 km).

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#1 Logan

Unincorporated community in Illinois

Population3,057
Coordinates37.9558800, -88.8403400
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st East Street (-88.840291, 37.955888)
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 353 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.75 gal
29.34 L · about $29.23
Round trip
$58.45
15.5 gal · 58.68 L
Estimated CO2
68.9 kg one way
Round trip: 137.7 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.23 $58.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.96 $65.92
Premium $4.65 $36.07 $72.14
Diesel $5.30 $41.11 $82.21

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 Logan and Bloomington. The current time is 00:56:55.

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.