How far is Macomb, IL from Bloomington, IL?

The driving distance from Macomb, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.2 miles (142 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
103.51 mi
02h 02m
Flight
88.22 mi
141.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.22 mi
Kilometers
141.97 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.51 mi
Kilometers
166.58 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 AM CDT
Return by in Macomb
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macomb
2026-04-23T01:19
Arrive Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Macomb
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
Glasford
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Macomb
56 mi
01h 01m
To Bloomington
47.5 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 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 Macomb and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Lafayette Street

    12 m · 1 sec · North Lafayette Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Side Square

    848 ft · 26 sec · West Side Square

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Jackson Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Jackson Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North 1200th Road

    6 mi · 8 min · North 1200th Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East 2100th Street

    21.4 mi · 32 min · East 2100th Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Avenue E

    3.6 mi · 5 min · East Avenue E

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    13.5 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Continue on West Valley View Drive

    57 m · 7 sec · West Valley View Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Valleyview Drive

    729 ft · 14 sec · West Valleyview Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on East Valley View Drive

    17.7 mi · 22 min · East Valley View Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on McKinley Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · McKinley Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    2209 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    27 mi · 29 min

  16. 16

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

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

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

    1964 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    2 mi · 5 min · West Market Street

  19. 19

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

    730 ft · 21 sec · North East Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North East Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Macomb 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McKinley Avenue
35.9 mi · 35%
East 2100th Street
21.4 mi · 21%
East Valley View Drive
17.7 mi · 17%
East Avenue E
17.1 mi · 17%
North 1200th Road
5.96 mi · 6%
I 55 South
3.79 mi · 4%
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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
88.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glasford
01h 01m from Macomb
Leave By
2:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Macomb 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 Macomb to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Glasford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56 miles from Macomb and 47.5 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 88.2 miles (142 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 2:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.76 one way or $27.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Glasford

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

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

BUS

Peoria, Illinois

15 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Lincoln

61 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Galesburg station

62 mi away
225 South Seminary Street
RAIL

Uptown Station

70 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macomb and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 88.22 mi (141.97 km).

Macomb

#1 Macomb

City in and the county seat of McDonough County, Illinois, United States

Population17,206
Coordinates40.4592100, -90.6718000
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: North Lafayette Street (-90.671724, 40.459209)
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.65 gal
13.83 L · about $13.76
Round trip
$27.53
7.3 gal · 27.66 L
Estimated CO2
32.4 kg one way
Round trip: 64.9 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.76 $27.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.52 $31.05
Premium $4.65 $16.99 $33.97
Diesel $5.30 $19.36 $38.72

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 Macomb and Bloomington. The current time is 01:19:31.

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.